In the UK, elections are approaching, and security measures for voting infrastructure are under scrutiny. Professor Pippa Catterall, an expert in electoral systems, discusses the global influences on American voting technology reform, the challenges of online ballot systems in the UK, and the benefits of low-tech methods for polling station security.
Meanwhile, a rocket has crashed in central China after detaching from its launch pad. Beijing Tianbing Technology reported that their Tianlong-3 rocket was involved in the incident. In other news, Caribbean islands are preparing for a category 4 hurricane that could cause devastating damage during the 2024 Atlantic season according to the US National Hurricane Center.
Monzo has introduced a new feature to prevent criminals from accessing savings after stealing someone’s phone. Additionally, volcanoes have been found to generate renewable energy. A Barbie that spent time in space will be publicly displayed at London’s Design Museum as part of an exhibition celebrating Mattel’s 65th anniversary. You can listen to this podcast on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.