FBI probes New Orleans terror attack & Vegas Cybertruck blast ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

Rachelle Abbott and Mark Blunden

2 January 2025 at 10:24 am

A law enforcement officer walks near the remains of a covered Tesla Cybertruck (REUTERS)

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What we know about the potential link between the Tesla Cybertruck explosion and the New Orleans terror attack.

How a groundbreaking DNA test could redefine our understanding of ancient history, with Professor Peter Heather of King’s College London.

Meet Hilda, the first IVF calf, who could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming.

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Early cancer diagnosis in England hits its highest level yet.
Why scientists have designed virtual reality goggles for mice and their potential role in studying brain function.
A man with a collection of 4.2 million butterflies seeks a new generation of “safe hands” to preserve his life's work.

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SpaceX Starship rocket 'lost' minutes after booster was caught on the ground
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CNN
Scientists say they found oxygen where it shouldn’t be. Now, the hunt is on for more answers
A project is underway to investigate the production of “dark” oxygen further. Understanding the phenomenon better could help space scientists find life beyond Earth
CNN
Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam
Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.
BBC
US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.
The Independent
Hidden mysteries underneath iconic Italian castle unravelled
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BBC
SpaceX Starship test fails after Texas launch
Officials at Elon Musk's company said the upper stage was lost, minutes after it launched.
CNN
The worst thing LA could do as it recovers from fire disaster
Despite the finger-pointing about who is to blame for the spread of the LA fires, veteran climate writer Jeff Goodell believes no level of preparation could have fundamentally changed the trajectory of this disaster. But there is a vital lesson to be learned.
BBC
Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.
CNN
SpaceX executes ‘chopsticks’ booster catch but Starship spacecraft explosion temporarily diverts flights
SpaceX pulled off its “chopsticks” catch of a Super Heavy rocket booster but lost the Starship spacecraft on Thursday during the vehicle’s seventh uncrewed test flight.
HuffPost
How To Be More ‘Time Affluent’ This Year (Even When It Feels Impossible)
Always feeling like you have no time? Here are 4 ways to change that.
PA Media: UK News
Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says
A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.
Yahoo News Australia
Kevin Rudd's major Donald Trump move, man's mistake lands him two $161 fines, China's brutal assessment of Australia
Follow along as we bring you the stories that really matter to the everyday Aussie.
Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
USA TODAY
Trump mints $31 billion with new official $TRUMP crypto meme coin
The new $TRUMP cryptocurrency meme coin launched Friday night and has generated billions of dollars.
Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans' surprising reaction to the latest contestant heading into the jungle
Channel Ten's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has revealed the latest star entering the jungle. Read more.
HuffPost
Greenland's Leader Whacks Trump's Threats With Blunt Message On Territory's Future
Múte Egede, the Danish territory's prime minister, reminded the U.S. president-elect of the Greenlandic people's interests.
Yahoo Lifestyle
Prince Harry turns down major offer from Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry has turned down a major offer from Buckingham Palace just days before he returns to the UK for his High Court trial. Read more.
The Daily Beast
Elon Musk Moves to Make His Own Mar-a-Lago Near BFF Trump in D.C
Billionaire CEO Elon Musk appears to be looking to create his very own Mar-a-Lago in the nation’s capital. Multiple anonymous sources told Eater that the world’s richest man is aiming to make the winning bid on the Line, a trendy D.C. hotel up for auction, and turn into a “private social club.” The once buzzy 220-room hotel, which launched just seven years ago, went to auction after it failed to meet its owners financial expectations, according to The Real Deal.
Yahoo News Australia
Driver captures predator's wild act on Aussie beach: 'Never seen this'
The Aussie was so stunned by the sight he 'spun around' in his car to get a closer look.

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