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Episode detailsWorld Service,09 Jun 2026,26 mins

Tackling lithium battery fires on planesTech Life

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When we fly we love to take our gadgets with us. But the lithium batteries that power them can catch fire. We find out about a new campaign urging us to pack with safety in mind. Also this week: the BBC’s Lily Jamali visits an international competition for new AI applications in San Francisco. And protecting Africa’s endangered wildlife is an increasingly high-tech business – a new scheme aims to give conservation workers the latest skills. Presenter: Chris Vallance Producer: Tom Quinn (Photo: A man is in an airport lounge. He is charging his smartphone with a portable charger, which is resting on a suitcase. Credit: Getty Images)

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