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Scientists are developing magnetised nanorobots that can be injected into the human body and perform complex tasks such as treating brain bleeds - Tech & Science Daily podcast hears about the pioneering study from Dr Qi Zhou, of the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering, who co-led the study. Lab-grown cocoa & future of chocolate. Doctor will scan you now...clinic’s high-tech check-ups.Also in this episode:Earth’s yearly 220 million tons of dumped plasticRare tree bugs that can ‘bite’ humans found in LondonPrison spends £22m to fight drone drug deliveriesDigital fingerprints for France-bound Brits

Using NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, scientists reveal that space may not be as dark as we think. We speak to Jake Foster, astronomer from Royal Observatory Greenwich.British scientists who developed a skin cancer-treating drug to receive £30 million in funding to continue their research.Calling all Emos: a museum in London needs your help... We speak to culture journalist Elizabeth Gregory.Also in this episode:Four in ten cats choose to play fetch with their ownersAustralian scientists are using sound technology to test soil biodiversity healthThe A Minecraft Movie trailer is here… but it's left critics scratching their headsFor more news head to standard.co.uk

The World Health Organisation has revealed there is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer. The Standard's health reporter Dan Keane joins us.70,000 women analysed for menopausal symptoms in largest study of its kind. ZOE nutritionist Dr Federica Amati explains the research that was in collaboration with King's College London.Plus, ‘Gifted’ dogs can remember names of toys for at least two years, study shows.Also in this episode:Amazon launches AI-powered shopping assistant in the UKVillage for sale in Cornwall, England - but it’s smaller than you thinkCritics blindsided after realising CGI monkey plays Robbie Williams in new biopic

Nasa is investigating a strange sonar-like pulsing noise reported coming from the hobbled Boeing Starliner spacecraft that’s left two Nasa astronauts marooned on the International Space Station. Blood stem cell lab breakthrough hope for leukaemia treatment. Also in this episode:Helping grieving elephant pack his trunk to make new friends$50 million funding for AI startupsHow large sharks hunt & eat each otherWhat is ‘donut’ shape hidden in Earth’s core?

A “breakthrough” non-invasive dried blood sample test has been developed at Aston University to detect prostate cancer in 15 minutes. Nasa discovers new Earth electric field ‘countering gravity’. Secret of strongman Eddie Hall’s power revealed in Loughborough University tests.Also in this episode:Junk food risk to body ‘in just 3 weeks’Free blood pressure checks at dentists and opticiansDid online bot army snap up Oasis gig tickets?Titanic wreck: bronze statue discovered by robo-sub

On this preview of Brave New World….Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here.

A tiny laboratory built in the UK is headed to the moon on a Nasa/Esa mission to hunt for frozen water - Dr Simeon Barber, a lunar research scientist at the Open University, explains how the device, called ProSPA, works. NatWest apologises after banking app goes down. Breast cancer drug ‘may slow child brain tumour growth’Also in this episode:Over 1,700 mystery viruses found in melting iceShortfall in allergic Britons carrying adrenaline pensMega-diamond is world’s ‘second largest’

Scientists University of Southampton and Monash University in Australia are working on what’s described as a “breakthrough” cancer vaccine after discovering how the body’s immune system targets diseased cells. UN Secretary-General’s rising sea levels warning. ‘Son of Concorde’ supersonic jet’s happy landings milestone.Also in this episode:CoD Black Ops 6: release date and beta updateSpaceX’s Falcon 9 grounded after landing failVirtual research centre studies lab-grown meatHit weekend snooze button ‘to lower heart disease risk’

Dr Ross Donaldson, from Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, on £2.5 million quantum telescope to seek and help destroy space junk. Klarna workforce cut as AI replaces human jobs. AI trained to help teachers mark homework.Also in this episode:BMA demands actions to tackle child ‘vaping epidemic’.Retro Barbie Phone to ‘support digital detox’