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Sleep experts are urging the Government to stop the UK’s biannual clock changes because they say it’s damaging the nation’s sleep.Malcolm von Schantz, Professor of Chronobiology at Northumbria University and part of the British Sleep Society, says that sticking with BST would be best for our well being - especially school children and teenagers. We hear from the astrophysicist whose 20-year-old ‘controversial’ galaxy model has finally been proven right - with thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. Findings from Professor Claudia Maraston from the University of Portsmouth, resolve a long-standing debate about the contribution of specific types of stars to distant galaxies' emissions, providing insight into galaxy formation and evolution.Also in this episode: World-first vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus trialled in the UKBoeing-made satellite breaks up in spaceStar Citizen game release date delayed again — this time until 2026

Dr Grace Carroll, lecturer in the school of psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, whose area of research is animal behaviour and welfare, discusses the new trend of ‘bullycats’.Breeders in the US have created the experimental breed by mixing the hairless gene from Sphynx cats with the short-legged gene from Munchkin cats.There are already reports that UK breeders have started offering them for sale, despite concerns over serious health defects.Also in this episode: Has the ultimate hangover finally been found? Our Health Reporter Dan Keane explains   Storm Ashley latest: 100 flood alerts remain in place in UK - after thousands were left without power on SundayMeet the gaming granny who says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’ Follow us on X or on Threads.

On this preview of Brave New World, host Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences.The neuroscience company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs. You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches.In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here.

Could ceiling-mounted ‘electric wallpaper’ smart technology help keep homes warmer for longer while cutting energy bills? Tech & Science Daily podcast speaks with Dr Ahmad Taha, a specialist in autonomous systems and connectivity at the University of Glasgow about assessing the invention’s effectiveness. In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, the team's evaluating the invention by NextGen Heating as it's tested in a dozen tenement flats run by West of Scotland Housing Association.Also in this episode:Sir Richard Branson unveils plans co-pilot Space Perspective hot air balloon tea into stratosphereNasa pauses Boeing space missions over stranded ISS astronauts sagaHow the biggest supermoon of 2024 illuminated LondonTube noise: drivers protest over Underground din‘Repurposing’ drugs hope to treat dementiaAncient DNA ‘link to love of carbs’

An artificial intelligence virtual companion and advisor for people living with dementia has been developed as part of a project by Innovations in Dementia, Lenovo and Exeter University digital health experts. EV charging: government urged to supercharge roll-out. World Menopause Day: menopause impact on women’s working lives ‘a critical issue’.Also in this episode:‘Air pollution link’ to cat & dog vet visitsMicroplastics ‘found in dolphin breath’Call of Duty Black Ops 6: every multiplayer mode & map revealed

An awe-inspiring image map of the universe has been snapped by Esa's Euclid space telescope as part of its mission to peer back to the dawn of time - interview with the Open University’s Dr Ben Dryer. British social media influencer dead in bridge climb named. For sale: Alan Turing portrait by ‘robot artist’ Ai-DaAlso in this episode:Cambridge University Museum of Zoology lets visitors ‘chat’ with extinct exhibits through AIHigh-tech new Piccadilly line train arrive in London...covered in graffitiDog-vision...army hounds fitted with CCTV, boots & combat vests

Nasa’s Europa Clipper blasts off on a nearly five-year flight bound for Jupiter to investigate whether the gas giant’s moon Europa could support life. Campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood’s Clare Fernyhough on MP’s bill aimed at protecting children from harm of doom-scrolling, phone addiction, dangerous content and Big Tech data harvesting. Also in this episode:TfL cyber attack: why are services still down?Briton dies falling off bridge ‘creating social media content’Private space station with big beds and luxury fittings

SpaceX mega-rocket booster lands ‘mid-air’ in test launchPlus! London’s £4.5 billion Thames super sewer opens A giant pair of robotic arms have been deployed to catch a SpaceX mega-rocket almost in mid-air - to rapturous scenes at the company’s HQ in Texas. The London Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall on London’s £4.5 billion ‘super sewer’ opening to stop waste outflows into Thames.Also in this episode:Treatment hope for children’s aggressive blood cancer Charity urges change to prostate cancer testing guidelinesComet ‘last seen by Neanderthals 80,000 years ago’ spotted over LondonInteractive map to stop pets being scared by fireworks.