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At least 10 people died after a volcano on the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia erupted spewing explosive plumes of lava and forcing authorities to evacuate nearby villages. Royal Navy missile shoots drone in first-of-kind operation. NHS test iPhone adapter to check patients for throat cancer.Also in this episode:Supermarket staff banned from wearing headphones Polestar boss requests more government support for electric vehiclesNHS call to speed up 999 stroke call timeNasa scientists await rebirth of ‘zombie’ star

On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.Now, this is a bit of a break from the usual guests on Tech & Science Daily, but in this wide ranging conversation Evgeny and Dame Helen discuss everything from the evolution of technology, ageing, to the contemporary media landscape and social media.“It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS”Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here.

Child protection charity the NSPCC is urging Snapchat to get tougher on predators targeting children amid an increase in police reports about grooming on social media messaging platforms. Tech & Science Daily speaks with Rani Govender, NSPCC policy manager specialising in online child safety. More than 200 people are confirmed dead in Valencia floods, as Spanish authorities fear further rainfall could hamper rescue efforts.Also in this episode:AI lorry tech hope to save lives of cyclists & pedestrians, The London Standard’s transport editor Ross Lydall reportsChildhood sugar rationing ‘could cut adult disease’Robots ‘with insect brains’ could have Mars missionRare glimpse inside China’s Tiangong space station

At least 95 people have died in Europe’s deadliest floods since 2021 - and possibly the worst to hit Spain in modern history. Michael Marks, professor of medicine at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and consultant in infectious diseases at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, talks to Tech & Science Daily about the first case of ‘a more spreadable strain of mpox’ which has been detected in London.Also in this episode: Have dating apps killed love at first sight? The London Standard investigates US election: Elon Musk summoned to court over $1m giveaways to registered votersRussia fines Google more than world's entire GDP for blocking YouTube accounts

At least 51 people have been killed after torrential rain caused flash floods in southern and eastern Spain, although the exact number remains unclear.London Korean Film Festival: Director of cult classic Save The Green Planet on AI of the future.Plus, China's youngest astronauts reach space...Also in this episode:Halloween: UK’s leading dentists urge parents to swap treats for stickersWoody the puffin saving dog on Rathlin IslandTikTok founder becomes China’s richest man

In a post on X Apple CEO Tim Cook announced “powerful new features” across iPhone, iPad and Mac.  Could AI smile-changing features influence romantic attraction? We speak to the lead author of the report. The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level since records began. The London Standard’s health reporter, Dan Keane, explains why.Also in this episode:Have scientists located ‘Noah’s Ark’?Scientists discover why we kiss - and it’s not as romantic as you might think

Apple is offering a ‘bug bounty’ of $1 million for anyone able to hack into the tech giant’s AI intelligence network. Over 120 dead in Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines as Vietnam braces. Nasa astronaut released from hospital after eight months in space.Also in this episode:New chronic pain treatments for childhood cancer patients investigatedGreenhouse gas levels surge to new record - UN‘Major success’ as endangered bongo calf born at UK safari parkLondon Zoo’s escaped parrots recaptured 60 miles away

Game reviewer and culture journalist, Ali Shutler, joins us to discuss whether the latest offering from the Call of Duty franchise lives up to all the hype. Ali says Black Ops 6 seems to mark a return to form with more intensity and urgency that fans expect from the game.Tech entrepreneur Dean Forbes named the most influential black person in Britain. Also in this episode: We speak to National Robotarium Project Manager, David Morrison, about the autonomous underwater robots they’re developing to perform offshore wind farm repairs Surgeon removes large brain tumours through patients' eyebrows in 'world first'The woman who was left red faced when she thought she captured the Northern Lights…

The Government has confirmed that the sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England from June next year.They say the move, which was first announced back in January by the previous government but not enacted, is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.Researchers have unveiled new music resources to help those with dementia awaken old memories - and they’re also able to help them learn new songs, skills and even communicate. Adam Ockelford, professor of music from the University of Roehampton and Director of the Take Note project, tells Tech & Science Daily how the tools work.Also in this episode: ‘Superhuman’ AI that predicts disease and early death risk to be trialled in NHSRSPCA’s interactive map highlights true impact fireworks have on pets Scientists say poor sleep may age the brain by nearly three yearsMysterious creature spotted at zoo and keepers have no idea what it is