Scientists have discovered 30 new deep-sea species, including a carnivorous “death ball” sponge unlike anything seen before.

The expedition explored volcanic craters and oceanic trenches near the South Sandwich Islands, revealing a hidden world of strange creatures.

Among the findings were iridescent scale worms, new species of sea stars, and the first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid.

To tell us about these fascinating discoveries, Dr Michelle Taylor from the Ocean Census project joins us on the line…

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This week saw two major events to promote the future of household robots; Neo, the 1X Technologies butler and Optimus, the much heralded robot from Tesla. But, will these robots actually be able to do any of the tasks that are promising to make our everyday lives easier?

Joining guest host Tom Dunne to discuss is Tech Journalist Emmet Ryan, who has been investigating…

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Much of the scandal surrounding the now former Prince Andrew has been seen as being unprecedented, but this is far from the first public scandal the British Royal family has faced.

Just over a century ago, Irish woman Nellie Clifden was a central character in a controversy that almost toppled the Monarchy…

Those events inspired Andrew O’Connor’s 2018 novel ‘By Royal Appointment’, and he joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.