We join Professor Russell, a planetary scientist and the co-author of two new major studies on asteroid Bennu.

From studying its space dust, they believe they’ve unlocked clues to the origins of the solar system, as well as how the rock even helped Earth become habitable.

TikTok is putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the UK, a new species of iguanodontian dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight, and floating Blue Dragon sea slugs close off beaches across southern Spain.

Also in this episode:

-A humanoid takes an unfortunate tumble at the first World Humanoid Robotic Games in China

-Netflix and Ubisoft unveil teaser for anime series Splinter: Deathwatch

-Drinking less water increases the stress hormone cortisol

-Scientists discover the first known fossil evidence of fish testing life beyond water

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Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence said he’s being “kept awake at night” as more people report suffering from “AI psychosis”.

David Shrier, Professor of Practice, AI & Innovation at Imperial College London, told us "if someone is experiencing a psychotic episode, the AI might inadvertently reinforce the psychosis."

And, scientists have found our internal compass.

Russell Epstein, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, told us how they used neuroimaging and virtual reality to identify two brain regions that help humans maintain their sense of direction while moving around.

Also in this episode:

-We speak to Lynda Scammell, head of borderline at the MHRA, about the product warning relating to Nutrition Ignition Magnesium Glycinate Gummies

-US gamers will see a price hike for Sony’s PlayStation 5 console

-Google have unveiled their 10th generation of phone.

-A seabird that only poops while flying

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A new study shows that a protein found in hair, skin and wool is better at protecting teeth than fluoride. We speak to Dr Sherif Elsharkawy from King’s College London about how keratin toothpaste can stop tooth decay.

Children who vape are three times more likely to become smokers, that's according to an umbrella review published in Tobacco Control.

UK ‘agreed to drop’ Apple data demand in privacy row, US chief says. Read more here.

Plus, a new moon has been discovered orbiting Uranus

Also in this episode:

• Meta announces a restructure of its AI departments

• Thousands object to Tesla's bid to supply energy to UK homes

• Radio waves could improve sense of smell in humans

• Fireball lights up night skies across southern Japan

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Colorado has built the world's largest animal crossing. We speak to Kara Van Hoose from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about why Monument is building a bridge for animals.

And are zombie rabbits real? Kara explains the disease affecting cottontail bunnies that gives them a horned appearance.

Plus, the kids' magnesium supplement that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have advised customers to dispose of.

Also in this episode:

• Water tests reveal ‘really concerning’ pollution in Lake Windermere

• A new trial offers hope for patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

• Sir David Attenborough names a golden eagle chick

• 'Good Boy' trailer released, the horror film from a dog's perspective

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Wendalyn Nichols, Cambridge Dictionary Publishing Manager, joins us to explain why “Skibidi”, “tradwife”, and “delulu” have been added to their dictionary.

The UK government extends opening hours for 100 local health centres to speed up patient diagnosis.

AI chatbot plushies have been developed for children as young as three.

Rosie Weatherley from the mental health charity, Mind, speaks to us about the soothing benefits of crafting.

Also in this episode:

-Spain deploy an extra 500 troops to help battle ongoing wildfires.

-A new trial has offered hope for patients living with a rare genetic disorder.

-Stranger Things creators to leave Netflix for Paramount

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Sci-fi fans… FX’s Alien: Earth landed on August 13th. From Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott, the new series is available to stream on Disney+ UK.

To celebrate the launch, Disney+ delivered a Xenomorph egg to the Natural History Museum to be displayed within a new exhibit titled "Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?".

To find out more, we’re joined by the museum's head of collections and professor of planetary science, Caroline Smith.

Due to increased demand for the weight loss drug Mounjaro, US manufacturer Eli Lilly will increase prices from September

Read the full explainer by clicking here.

And, the UK government is teaming up with TikTok to highlight the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures.

Also in this episode:

-Nearly 100 data centres will be built in the UK in the next 5 years

-Norway accuse pro-Russian hackers of a cyberattack on a hydropower dam

-NBCUniversal and Saber Interactive reveal a featurette for the upcoming Jurassic Park: Survival game

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Career expert at LinkedIn, Charlotte Davies, tells us that A-level results day is no longer a life-defining “sliding doors moment”.

They say school leavers are rethinking their approach to their first career and are opting for apprenticeships instead.

She also told us the top five fastest-growing skills that are on the rise, which include AI literacy and large language models utilisation.

Frank Strang, who founded the UK’s first spaceport, SaxaVord, died on Tuesday at the age of 67.

In a statement, Deputy CEO Scott Hammond said they are determined to make the UK Europe’s leader in vertical launch spaceflight to honour Frank's legacy.

Pornhub lost more than one million visitors in the two weeks following the new Online Safety Act rules.

Chikungunya virus: the UK Health Security Agency is urging people to take precautions against mosquito bites while on holiday.

Also in this episode:

-Climate change made the ‘relentless’ Nordic heatwave in July hotter

-UK landmine charity wins global humanitarian prize

-Whales and dolphins regularly play with each other, a breakthrough study reveals

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On this replay 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.

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