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We explore a revolutionary IVF technique, aimed at preventing mitochondrial diseases, that has resulted in the birth of eight healthy babies in the UK. Sir Professor Doug Turnbull, an expert in neurology, explains how their innovative method works. Plus, Donald Trump changes key Coca-Cola ingredient, and the new dialogue enhancement feature from Sonos.Also in this episode:Meta's ambitious AI data centresThe Major Oak tree, once linked to Robin Hood, is now at the centre of a national care campaign.Ai-Da, the humanoid robot, returns to the spotlight with a royal portrait of King Charles III. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iconic Grade I listed greenhouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew will experience a major renovation.The world-famous Palm House and Waterlily House date back to around 1848, and haven't been touched for over forty years.To hear more about the reasons behind the £60 million renovation project, and the innovative approaches to make these iconic greenhouses net zero, we spoke to Reuben Briggs, Head of Estate Projects at Kew.‘It's a really aggressive environment. The iron is starting to corrode. Some of the glass is coming loose, and we're getting lots of heat escaping.'Virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times, as well as support government policies ‘for a future ready NHS'.That's according to Siyabonga Ndwandwe from UCL's Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, who joined us to discuss their latest study in more detail.According to the Association of Optometrists, during the pandemic, waits for NHS eye appointments rose sharply, resulting in a backlog.Also in this episode:-Cyberpunk 2077 is launching for Mac on July 17th-Yoga, tai chi, walking and jogging could be some of the best ways to tackle insomnia-Why the influencer behind Sylvanian Drama TikTok is getting sued Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A once-a-day pill health experts are calling 'life-changing' will be offered to hundreds of people living with cystic fibrosis.The drug, called Alyftrek, is a type of modular therapy which works to tackle the underlying cause of the rare condition.NHS England has announced that the treatment will be available for children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis.A new £650 million Electric Car Grant announced by the government is set to reduce the cost of some new electric cars.We speak with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson about the technology behind their new EV bundle, which includes free charging.Plus, Nvidia are getting the ball rolling again for sales of their famous chips in China.Also in this episode:-Blue Sharks have a unique structure on their skin which allows them to change colour-Elon Musk's Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl - are they romantic interests or just skins?-Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik's Cube the top three toys of all time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation.To hear the full interview with Jim Kwik, and to learn his top tips to boost your brain power, search Brave New World or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University College London neuroscientist and dancer, Guido Orgs, says the magic of live performance art may be reflected in our brains.Their results suggest that sharing the moment with others may be as important as the performance itself.Tech & Science Daily spoke to the first author of the study, Dr. Laura Rai, a research fellow from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL.Alex Rawle, YouTube's head of UK public policy, joins us to discuss why they're calling for greater government support for the creator economy.“​They're ​the ​modern-day ​media ​powerhouses. ​15,000 ​creators ​employ ​other ​people, ​which ​supports ​an ​ecosystem ​in ​the ​UK ​of ​about ​45,000 ​jobs”.And, why Lord Professor Robert Winston, known for his pioneering work towards IVF treatment, has stepped down from the British Medical Association.Also in this episode:-Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S-Humans have dammed so much water that it has moved Earth's poles-The cedar tree made famous by The Beatles has been shortlisted for an award Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Heatwaves are silent killers', according to Dr Gary Konstantinoudis, lecturer at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, at Imperial College London.Summer heatwaves caused 263 deaths in London. This data comes as a week-long heat health alert for the capital kicks in.A new generation of foldable phones has been unveiled by Samsung.The CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, has resigned.And chimpanzees have been observed copying quirky social behaviours from one another, even though they offer no apparent practical benefit.For more, we spoke to senior author Dr. Jake Brooker from the Department of Psychology at the University of Durham. Also in this episode: -Microsoft Outlook users have reported issues using the platform-AI surgery could be trialled on humans within a decade-Why cats prefer predictable outcomes instead of surprising events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

O2, with backing from The British Skin Foundation, have created a first-of-its-kind phone 'Skincase', designed to highlight the sun's harmful UV rays on human skin.We join researcher and creative technologist Marc Teyssier, who has previously designed artificial skin for robots.The eruption of an Indonesian volcano has left locals finding ‘breathing painful'.Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday, sending extremely hot ash and rock debris up into the air, around 11 miles high.LOTR's Peter Jackson is resurrecting a giant extinct bird from 600 years ago.He's teamed up with Colossal Biosciences, which worked on the genetic rebuilding of species such as the woolly mammoth and dire wolf.Also in this episode:-Barbie has launched its first doll with type 1 diabetes.-Live facial recognition technology could be used to catch London Underground fare dodgers.-And finally, Sid the sloth's Ice Age migration was actually unusual… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A malaria treatment has been approved for use on babies and young children for the first time.Has our understanding of “Space Ice" been wrong this entire time?Tech & Science Daily spoke to lead author, Dr Michael B. Davies, from UCL and the University of Cambridge, who says their discovery could also conflict with a speculative theory about how life on Earth began.Plus, the UK Government will test its emergency alert system on September 7th, in its second ever nationwide drill.Also in this episode:-Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey unveils a new Bluetooth app called Bitchat.-The first-ever guide to better support and protect patients across the world who are considering potentially pioneering, risky, surgery, has now been published.-YouTuber ‘Angryginge' arrested for 'thousands of pounds worth of criminal damage caused to F1 car'.-“The science is clear”: McVities pull Jaffa Cakes from a biscuit museum exhibit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this excerpt from the Brave New World podcast, Evgeny Lebedev talks with Mark Hyman about the rise of longevity medicine, and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our health span.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, we speak to Dr Beth Mortimer, from the University of Oxford, who is measuring seismic vibrations to track African elephants' communication.Elephants can feel vibrations through the ground from enormous distances, which can dictate their travelling routes through the savannah.Beth and her team buried 1,200 seismic ​nodes underground to measure the ground vibrations, which are ​more ​commonly ​used ​to ​study ​things ​like ​earthquakes ​and ​volcanoes.Archaeologists working on an excavation site in the UK's Cotswolds have discovered evidence of an Iron Age-Roman settlement.This comes after the find of two iron Roman cavalry swords.Plus, researchers in Spain say that even the softest of veg can damage our teeth, too.Also in this episode:-Jarvis Cocker marks the 100-year anniversary of the Shipping Forecast.-Why you may want to send a few more emojis to your loved ones... -The lost voices of monks to be heard again after 500 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge wildfire is spreading through the Greek island of Crete, fuelled by strong winds.The blaze began on Wednesday afternoon near Lerapetra, and so far, at least 1,500 people from villages, tourist resorts and coastal hotels have been evacuated.It comes as a scorching heatwave grips the European continent, with temperatures reaching over 40C degrees.The Royal Society's free Summer Science Exhibition is back for another year.One particular entry to this year's exhibit is London-based Drake Music, and their technology, titled PhotoSynth, which, powered by machine learning, allows users to create music from facial expressions.We hear from the CEO of Drake Music, Sally Currie.Plus, vanilla, the universally popular flavour which is used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, could be under threat due to climate change.Also in this episode:-Microsoft: layoffs across gaming division.-Japanese island experiences 900 earthquakes in two weeks.-A new interstellar object is moving through our solar system.-And finally, Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music.If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fire that caused the chaotic shutdown of Heathrow airport in March was likely caused by a “catastrophic” failure of a crucial component at an electricity substation that should have been prevented, Britain's National Energy System Operator (NESO) said in a report on the incident on Wednesday.Also in this episode:Composer and violinist Ellie Wilson on her immersive melody to highlight the fragility of ecosystems under threat from climate change and habitat loss. The 12-minute track is titled Moth X Human and has been made in collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.The FBI have warned that cyber gang, Scattered Spider, are now thought to be targeting the airline industry.E1 Series powerboats make London debut with spectacular display on the Thames.England's warmest June on record and the UK's second warmest temperatures since 1884.Europe's heatwave: the Eiffel Tower shuts its top level, forest fires, and soaring 45+ degree temperatures are recorded in parts of the continent.UK watchmaker gives back time to those who need mental health support.Superman soars 1,000ft over The Shard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The common beetle could soon be our new superhero.Dubbed ‘Cyborg' beetles, these insects will be equipped with microchip backpacks, designed to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days after a disaster.Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that some species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals', otherwise known as PFAS.Tech & Science Daily joins lead author, Anna Lindell, VP of Technology at Cambiotics. Anna told us about their plans for a new probiotic which could help protect the gut from the effects of PFAS.Plus, Mark Zuckerberg announces the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, as he continues to compete against Google and OpenAI.Also in this episode:-Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok-Why Glastonbury won't return to Worthy Farm in 2026-How deep sleep can boost 'eureka moments-Instagram now lets you share Spotify songs with sound to Stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does AEON compare to Elon Musk's Tesla humanoid, Optimus?We're joined by the President of Hexagon's Robotics division, Arnaud Robert, who is behind AEON, a humanoid robot capable of autonomously completing various tasks.Hexagon recently revealed AEON at the Hexagon LIVE Global event.They say their robot is designed to support the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and warehousing industries, safely and without direct supervision.The robot has been designed to 'meet real-world customer needs' and 'address labour shortages'.They're rolling out their humanoids in early 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health officials have launched a new study into the side effects of weight loss and diabetes jabs, after hundreds of people have experienced problems with their pancreas.The head of LinkedIn UK, Janine Chamberlin, has been speaking to Tech & Science Daily about their new AI coach tool and the use of artificial intelligence on CVs.NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured the image of an exoplanet for the first time.Also in this episode:-NHS cyber attack contributed to London hospital patient's death, trust reveals.-Work has begun to create artificial human DNA from scratch.-Snails and slugs ‘could now be considered venomous'.-Giant WaterAid boombox toilet co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart unveiled at Glastonbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘It ​could ​probably ​curl ​up ​quite ​comfortably ​in ​your ​lap'A rare and dog-sized dinosaur, the size of “a collie”, from America's Morrison Formation, is on display at the Natural History Museum in London. After being wrongly categorised when it was found, it has now been revealed as a new species.This ​tiny ​dinosaur would have roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period, around 145-150 million years ago, beneath the feet of some ​of ​the ​​largest ​and ​most ​famous ​dinosaurs.But what makes this discovery significant? We're joined by Natural History Museum palaeontologists Professor Paul Barrett and Professor Susannah Maidmen.Also in this episode:-UK to buy F-35 stealth jets that can carry US nuclear warheads-Exmoor estate sees resurgence of rare butterfly once on brink of extinction-Emotional attachment to music helps us remember better-Briton becomes first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific-The mystery of dead eyeless wasps discovered in Southern Australia's Nullarbor Caves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orcas in North America have been found to make tools out of seaweed to scratch each other's backs, according to a study by the Centre for Whale Research and the University of Exeter.Rachel John, co-author of the study, tells us more.The NHS will offer at-home cervical cancer screening test kits to boost participation in this life-saving programme.Google may have to make changes in the UK to give consumers more choice over who they use for online search services.And Microsoft is adding Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows.Also in this episode:-A lethal fungus associated with the ‘pharaoh's curse' could help fight blood cancer.-The music industry is developing technology to hunt down AI-generated songs, according to The Verge.-Tesla Robotaxis have finally been rolled out in Texas, but they could be breaking traffic rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard's Bill Bowett on the bunker-busting bombs which US President Donald Trump unleashed on Iran.As part of this weekend's offensive, twelve of the bunker buster bombs were used to target three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.We meet American zoologist Dr Laurie Marker, who has made it her life mission to save the cheetah from extinction.Plus, GPs can prescribe the weight loss jab Mounjaro from today.Also in this episode:Why are activists protesting against Jeff Bezos's Venice wedding festivities?Lightweight material to extract clean drinking water from air.Millions of galaxies shine in first images from the largest camera ever built. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's according to neuroscientists at UCL, UCLH and King's College London, who investigated how different types of pain processing develop very early on, by scanning the brains of premature babies two weeks after birth.Tech & Science Daily spoke to the lead author of the breakthrough study, Lorenzo Fabrizi, professor in developmental system neuroscience at UCL.We were told their research can help support vulnerable babies with paediatric care, tailored pain management, and contribute to the planning of medical interventions.US President Donald Trump has extended the impending US TikTok ban for a third time.The new deadline is September 17th, pushing the decision back another 90 days.Plus, in a world-first discovery, researchers say that Australia's nocturnal Bogong Moth - whose population is in decline - uses constellations of stars and the Milky Way to navigate hundreds of kilometres across the country during its annual migration.Also in this episode:-Be careful with heading your football; it can subtly alter the brain, regardless of whether there is a concussion or not.-The UK's amber heat health warning, as London experiences its first "tropical night" forecast of the year.-ESA's driverless spacecraft creates 'fake' solar eclipse in space.-Ozzy Osbourne's iced tea cans, which include his DNA, for a price of £365 a piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A SpaceX rocket exploded into a huge fireball when getting ready for a flight test. The disastrous explosion of Elon Musk's Starship 36 happened on Wednesday evening at Starbase in Texas; thankfully, no one was hurt. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has raised concerns about the ‘Wild West' of fat injections, Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs), botox and fillers, which they say are being offered by untrained people in places such as public toilets.Kerry Nicol from the CTSI joins us to explain more.Plus, Iran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex has been hacked.Also in this episode:-Doctors warn that patients who film their treatment for TikTok or Instagram are endangering themselves and others.-Toxic air will claim 30,000 lives this year due to pollution.-Apple has a new short film - Big Man - which was shot on an iPhone 16 Pro and features Stormzy.-Captain Cook's ship HMS Endeavour, has been discovered off the US coast, 250 years after the vessel sank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the help of Nvidia, Hexagon, a leading global robotics, AI, automation and measurement technology company, has revealed its humanoid robot, AEON.The humanoid has been designed to support the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and warehousing industries, safely without direct supervision.The Tower of London and Central Park are part of five sites from across the globe to join a Cultivating Resilience programme.Tech & Science Daily spoke to Meredith Wiggins, senior director of Climate Adaptation at the World Monuments Fund.As part of the programme, the sites will receive climate modelling, planning resources and technical support to tackle climate-related threats, such as flooding, drought, biodiversity loss, and extreme weather.The Natural History Museum's first immersive exhibition, Our Story with David Attenborough, opens on June 19Also in this episode:-Moon dust is significantly less toxic than city pollution, research suggests-Pamela Anderson says AI and photo filters lead to people becoming ‘boring-looking'-A young tarantula can run just as fast after losing two of its legs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Air India flight to London Gatwick carrying 242 people, which crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, marked the latest aviation disaster of 2025.We're still waiting for the investigation into the cause, which is expected to take some time.With aviation disasters seemingly on the rise this year, the safety of air travel has come under increasing scrutiny, alongside questions around climate change and its relationship with air travel safety.Joining us to explain how safe air travel currently is and the future of aerodynamics in the face of rising global temperatures is Dr Guy Gratton, associate ​professor ​of ​Aviation ​and ​the ​Environment ​at ​Cranfield ​University.Dr Gratton has nearly 40 years of aviation experience, including a PhD and three commercial pilot licenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blaise Metreweli will take over from Sir Richard Moore as “C”.To walk us through her role, why she got the job, and how important her job is in current times, we're joined by the Standard's political editor, Nicholas Cecil.The UK prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said Blaise joins at a time when Britain is facing “unprecedented threats”Also in this episode:Signing up for clinical trials to be a new feature on NHS AppBlood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctorsNew GPS tracking of Australian birds reveals a remarkable 38-hour journeyYoung homeowners turn to TikTok for design inspo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Tech Week has wrapped for 2025.For a look at this year's highlights, we're joined by The Standard's technology editor, Alex Pell, who not only attended the event but also joined multiple panels across the week.Alex told us about why he thinks ​we ​need ​to ​use AI ​to ​become ​more ​than ​human (​"​bionic ​if ​you ​will”), plus, he explains the rise of the artificial intelligence super agents.UK officials are being deployed to India to support the investigation into the Air India Crash, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said.The Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck a medical college moments after takeoff on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board.Blood cancer patients in England and Wales will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment.Blenrep has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for NHS use.Also in this episode:-Tesla sues former Optimus humanoid robotics engineer over alleged trade secret theft-A 'Google Maps for the sea' that's aiming to help cut the shipping industry's CO2 emissions-Flo Health respond to claims that women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps-US caregivers are dressing up as bears to care for a bear cub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Air India plane bound for London Gatwick has crashed, with 53 Britons on board.UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe' American sweets amid cancer concerns.And from London Tech Week the COO of Altilium, Dr Christian Marstona, explains the critical role minerals play in the clean energy transition.Altilium is recycling EV batteries and creating a circular economy for critical minerals in the UK.Also in this episode:-ESA release world-first views of the Sun's poles-Fan of a T.Rex? Well... a new species of dinosaur could rewrite its history-World-famous movie props are going up for auction in July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Stefanie Felsberger from Cambridge's Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, alongside her team at the University of Cambridge, are calling for better regulation in FemTech.They believe women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps.Flo Health respond to their claims on this episode of Tech & Science Daily.Humpback whales could be secretly trying to talk to humans by creating circular bubbles in water during friendly interactions.And why a TV ad for the chocolate bar Twix has been banned.Also in this episode:-History-making week for Nintendo: More than 3.5 million of the Switch 2 consoles have been sold so far.-Robotic surgeries are set to soar under NHS plans.-Tesla boss Elon Musk says he ‘went too far' in posts against Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GadgetsBoy aka Tomi Adebayo, joins us from Apple Park in California to run us through Apple's exciting updates announced in their WWDC 2025 opening keynote, such as a new software design crafted with ‘liquid glass', iOS operating system name changes, and new Apple Intelligence features.Rachel Reeves has committed £16.7 billion to nuclear power projects as the country shifts away from fossil fuels.The government have signed off £14.2 billion of investment towards the build of the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk.Doctors in the UK are warning of the symptoms of a newly reported Covid strain - the Nimbus variant.Also in this episode:-Wildlife declining in UK woods despite more tree cover, report finds-Eurostar announces trains from London to Germany and Switzerland dubbed 'golden age for international sustainable travel'-TikTok grandmother Norma, 91, dies as legion of fans pay tribute to 'nation's Nana' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has opened London Tech Week, announcing a new artificial intelligence skills programme, which will allow pupils to get the skills and tools needed to get AI-powered jobs.They're partnering with tech giant Nvidia, which is well-known for AI chip development, in a deal to power the ‘AI talent pipeline'.Also in this episode:-What to expect at Apple's WWDC 2025-The NHS is calling for a million blood donors as stocks run low..-Mysterious tracks on Mars, once believed to be water tracks, may actually be dust and wind activity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cypress Hill's new album ‘Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall' is out today.B-Real reveals his thoughts on artificial intelligence and how he recently heard his voice in a track he didn't contribute to.And, Duncan Clark, Head of EMEA for the graphic design platform Canva, joins us to discuss his top takeaways from SXSW London.Duncan also explains how their platform supports creators with artificial intelligence, but also how it protects them.Plus, Elon Musk says Donald Trump appears in Epstein files as huge row explodes in public view.Also in this episode:-Did our favourite little red house successfully land on the moon?-Alzheimer's blood test ‘can accurately pick up early symptoms'-Chimpanzees can 'catch' yawns from humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been alleged that Meta and the search engine company Yandex have been secretly tracking Android users in the background of their devices.A trio of brothers from Edinburgh, Scotland, called Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean, are currently attempting a world-record-breaking unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean.Marking the halfway point, Ewan MacLean joined us from their boat, ​Rose Emily.They aim to become the fastest team to row the Pacific and raise £1 million for clean water projects.Also in this episode:-Gamers are in for a treat, as the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has been released worldwide.-There are calls for the government to ban damaging activities such as bottom trawling in England's protected waters-PlayStation has unveiled its James Bond action-adventure game, 007 First Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence foot scanner which spots the early warning signs of heart disease - and could keep people with the condition out of hospital.Also, we join Postdoctoral Researcher Anže Zupanc, who explains how a portion of fish and chips, cans solve one of modern technology's most pressing sustainability problems.Plus, after thirty years of research, scientists say drinking coffee could help women age more healthily.Also in this episode:-Epic Games and CD Projekt Red's tech demo of The Witcher 4-Reddit to allow users privacy control over the content they engage with-The discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking gold braided arm ring on the Isle of Man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mount Etna has erupted, sending huge plumes of ash into the air and leaving tourists running for their lives.And we're joined by health campaigner and NHS GP Dr Sonia Adesara, for more on the recent disposable vapes ban - and the alleged loopholes which some retailers are exploiting.Plus, there's a new drug called camizestrant which, according to experts, can help stop certain breast cancer tumours before they grow.Also in this episode:The Stranger Things series finale trailer is hereThere are new bees, wasps and butterflies in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkAnd a new snow leopard cub has been born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gayanne Potter told us that ScotRail are using her voice for their new AI train announcements without her permission.ScotRail unveiled their new AI announcer ‘Iona' earlier this month, and Gayanne is urging them to change it.Gayanne explained that her voice was taken from a previous employer, Swedish company ReadSpeaker, and claims it was not made clear in her contract that they could use her voice again in the future.This episode includes responses from both ScotRail and ReadSpeaker.Also in this episode:-Disposable vapes are officially banned from Sunday, June 1st-New AI test could end ‘postcode lottery' for ‘game changer' prostate cancer drug-Drought declared in North West England-Japanese researchers say cats can indeed smell the difference between a stranger and their owner… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After just over four months at the White House, Elon Musk has stepped down from his role in the U.S. government.Musk announced he'll now focus on his other business projects.A group of mysterious and unknown 85 million-year-old elasmosaur fossils– some of the most famous in North America – have finally been identified, and drumroll, they're even a new species.We join lead author Professor Robin O'Keefe, from ​the ​Department ​of ​Biological ​Sciences ​at ​Marshall ​University ​in ​the US.Plus, Google has been given a £25 billion legal claim over abuse of the search advertising market.Also in this episode:-OpenAI may soon allow users to sign in to third-party apps using ChatGPT logins-‘Shocking' figures reveal the world's growing temperatures-Why female frogs are being drowned out by male frogs-Tourists damage World Heritage site slotting coins in its stones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's Foreign Secretary David Lammy is visiting Norway and Iceland this week, specifically the Arctic Circle, to look at the measures being taken to counter Russia's actions in the region. The government is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence to detect hostile state activity, in a joint scheme with Iceland and the Alan Turing Institute. A new diagnostic blood test has been presented at the World Congress on Endometriosis. Diagnosis typically takes seven years for the disease, and there is currently no readily available, accurate, non-invasive test.They hope their new tool is one step closer to commercial rollout. Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh joins us from Martha's Vineyard. He's just completed a 60-mile swim to spotlight the drastic decline of shark populations worldwide. Also in this episode:-Scientific tip to avoid seagulls stealing your fish & chips this summer-Scientists strike gold in Hawaiian volcanic rocks-The Wurzels release new AI single called Wurzel Me Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

…Fans of Elden Ring… The game is getting a film adaptation.The movie was first reported by InSneider, and will be released by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment.To tell us everything, we're joined by The Standard's culture writer and commissioning editor, Vicky Jessop.Also in this episode:-Scientists in China create night vision contact lenses.-A UK woman is preparing to sail a 10,000-mile loop of the Arctic Circle - which allegedly is only possible due to melting sea ice.-Verification for 'notable' users on Bluesky is here.-Netflix releases its first trailer for the documentary Titan: The OceanGate Disaster...This comes as the BBC released footage from their documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, showing the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush unknowingly reacting to the implosion back above water.-Could penguin poo save Antarctica from climate change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you look up at the sky tonight, cast a good luck wish to a tiny red 3D-printed Swedish house travelling through space.The house is preparing to become the first house ever to land on the Moon.We caught up with creator of The Moonhouse, Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, and Emil Vinterhav, CEO of The Moonhouse AB and the technical leader for the Moonhouse mission.Also in this episode:-Google I/O 2025… and they're doubling down on artificial intelligence -Sex offenders could face mandatory chemical castration as blueprint to ease jails crisis unveiled-New species of octopus discovered in a deep-sea canyon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At this year's annual World Health Assembly, World Health Organisation member countries have voted in favour of a global pandemic agreement. The US were not present at the assembly, as President Donald Trump intends to withdraw from WHO membership.To walk us through the treaty, its impact and if it'll make a difference, we're joined by Clinical Assistant Professor Daniela Manno, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.Also in this episode:-Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users -Millions of revolutionary bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification - interview with co-founder, Dr Sam Chapman from Herriot-Watt University-Rare hazel dormice given clean bill of health before wild release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cyber criminals have seized a “significant amount of personal data” of people who applied online to the Legal Aid Agency in the last 15 years, in a major attack on the UK's justice system.Speaking from London's Old Bailey, we're joined by The London Standard's courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk.To hear more, Tristan features more on this episode of The Standard.Also in this episode:Sir Elton John calls ministers' AI copyright plans ‘thievery' Habitat in many estuaries at high risk of being ‘squeezed' outDoctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorderBungie confirms Marathon uses "unauthorised" artwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dangerous cancer-causing nasal tanning sprays are taking over TikTok.Richard Knight, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute's Lead Officer for Cosmetics and Beauty, joins us to explain everything you need to know.The active ingredient, Melanotan2, originally developed as a drug for erectile dysfunction, is neither an authorised medicine in the UK nor regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and it does not fall under the definition of a cosmetic product.Also in this episode:Usutu virus: keep a lookout for UK blackbirdsScientists crack the code behind the mystery of why we have ginger catsTo mark the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws', why is Lewis Pugh swimming the 60-mile circumference of Martha's Vineyard?8-year-old boy discovers a nearly 200-year-old ship with his metal detector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London neuroscientists have discovered a second learning system in the brain, which could help explain how our habits are formed.Tech & Science Daily join Dr Marcus Stephenson-Jones, Group Leader at SWC and lead author of the study at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, who explains how this understanding could revolutionise strategies for addressing addictions and compulsions, as well as for those living with Parkinson's disease.Plus, why the Institute for Public Policy Research think the UK should act now and rein in Big Tech.And, have we just found out the title for the Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel?Also in this episode:-Trees in London are already showing signs of climate change impact, such as decline and disease.-Does the moon actually have a ‘hot side'?-Boki the brown bear reunites with his pals after life-saving brain surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts from the University of Dundee say that people at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified through a simple MRI scan a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke.We're joined by lead author Jill Belch, ​professor ​of ​Vascular ​Medicine ​at ​the ​University ​of ​Dundee.A government-built AI tool has been used for the first time to summarise public responses to a consultation, and is now set to be rolled out more widely.Greek authorities issued a temporary tsunami warning on Wednesday, following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake close to Crete.Also in this episode:-Engineers create a new tiny device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like the human brain.-Belle and Sebastian frontman joins campaigners to call for urgent action on ME-The UK amphibians making ‘remarkable comeback' in South Downs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dream inspired by a book he received aged 7 has been completed: the longest climb of Mount Everest, following a record-breaking triathlon from the shores of the UK.Mitch Hutchcraft, from Cambridgeshire, joins us down the line from base camp while he makes his recovery.Also in this episode:-The M&S cyber crisis deepens as it admits hackers stole customer data.To read the full report from our business editor Jonathan Prynn, click here.-Wegovy slashes the risk of heart disease ‘even before people shed weight'-For the first time in 3,000 years, European Elk could be reintroduced to the UK-Why a new snail species has been named after Pablo Picasso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in front of a packed St Peter's Square on Thursday evening. But since he became pontiff, the revelation of his online footprint has captured the imagination of Gen Z. For more, we hear from The London Standard's features writer and columnist, Maddy Mussen.A new environmentally friendly technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade material has been developed by a team of UK researchers.You can find cellulose in everything from cling film to surgical masks.To tell us about their new ‘pressurised spinning' technique, we caught up with the senior author of the study, UCL Professor Mohan Edirisinghe.Plus, two friends are found guilty of cutting down world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'mindless thuggery'Also in this episode:How a ‘simple selfie' through AI tool can help predict patients' cancer survivalCould this psoriasis treatment free patients from having to use multiple products?An “accordion worm” which contracts, like the instrument, is discovered off the Northwest coast of Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A powerful rallying cry to protect the world's oceans has been issued from Sir David Attenborough.His message features in a new film, Ocean with David Attenborough, which opens in cinemas across the world today.Plus, Owkin has launched K Navigator, an AI-powered research co-pilot designed to revolutionise biomedical science.They say the technology is an “agentic playground” where researchers can explore, refine, and validate a theory, therefore accelerating the quality and pace of their discoveries.According to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, it takes around 12 years for a laboratory discovery to become an approved medicine. There is also a high failure rate.Tech and Science Daily spoke to Dr Ingo Ringshausen, a consultant at University College London Hospital who runs a research group for the Cancer Institute and—importantly—was also one of the first to test the technology.Also in this episode:Could Nasa switch up and launch to Mars as early as 2026?London NHS worker awarded £29,000 after being likened to Darth VaderIs Scotland home to the world's oldest football pitch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI could be “disrupting” students' views on their skills and the ability of employers to accurately assess them, according to the Institute of Student Employers. Their recent study shows that around half of employers polled are concerned that graduates might be using artificial intelligence to misrepresent their abilities. Steve Isherwood, Joint Chief Executive of the Institute of Student Employers, joins us to discuss the impact of AI on the recruitment process for graduates and school leavers. Meanwhile, after years of fierce debate paleontologists say they've tracked down where the T.Rex dinosaur originates from. Tech & Science Daily speaks to lead author of the international study, Cassius Morrison, a PhD student at UCL Earth Sciences. Also in this episode:The second GTA 6 trailer dropped racking up over 50 million views, but what has it revealed? Amazon reveals their new ‘sense of touch' robot Thousands of students will receive their GSCE results via an app this summerFancy copying Mark Zuckerberg and purchasing a nuclear bunker? A UK Cold War era bunker is going under the hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a new Quantum Optical Ground Station is hoping to prevent cyber attacks. Dr Ross Donaldson from Heriot-Watt University tells Tech & Science Daily how their new £2.5 million facility will help secure next-generation communications against cyber threats.TikTok has been fined 530 million euros by the Irish data protection watchdog for breaching EU privacy rules around transferring user data to China.And a ‘shark skin' coating for planes, which could save the airline industry $34 billion in fuel costs.Also in this episode:British public says AI should not fully replace NHS doctorsScientists warn of the threat of a bubbling underwater volcanoThe sea lion who has better rhythm than humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Eisert, from Humboldt University in Germany, told us how pulse rates in super-realistic deepfakes are hard to detect and could escape traditional detector technology.A new AI tool to spot suspected skin cancer has been approved for NHS use.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that the technology has the potential to reduce waiting times.Plus, a soviet rocket entry capsule, which was headed for Venus, is expected to come crashing back to Earth in the coming days.Also in this episode:One in three report the ability ‘to sing better than speak' after a strokeThe UK could experience the warmest start to May ever recordedArchaeologists discover ancient penis shaped pendant near Hadrian's Wall - and it's believed to have been a good luck charm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major fire at a London electrical substation this week, along with a power blackout in Spain and Portugal, has raised fresh questions about the stability of the UK's power network?We spoke to John Loughhead, Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Birmingham and Fellow and Former President at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Click here to hear the full interview.A doctor contemplating eye removal surgery has her sight restored thanks to a first-of-its-kind genomics lab… just in time for her wedding… Plus, is your energy meter among 300,000 set to be switched off on June 30? Also in this episode:Which London airport has installed a bird hide to resemble an air traffic control tower?Has the recorder finally lost popularity in music class?‘Fart walking can help long term health', say physicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said a "strong oscillation" in the European grid was behind the unprecedented power outage across Spain and Portugal on Monday.Both countries saw train stations, phone lines, traffic lights, and ATM machines knocked out.A large fire has broken out at an electrical substation in West London. This comes a month after a substation fire shut down Heathrow airport.Plus, ZSL hope to unravel the mystery of 230 film reels found hidden in their archive - some with cryptic titles, some with no title at all.Tech & Science Daily spoke to Tina Campanella, ZSL's Bicentenary Project Manager, to find out what help they need from historians and film buffs.Also in this episode:Hugging Face release their latest 3D printed arm for $100World-first clinical trial for fridge-free vaccine launches in the UK15% rise in applications to study artificial intelligence at UK universitiesWhy 15 avatar dogs interrupted a live football match on Twitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.