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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:52

London “Superflu” Warning, Tube Fare Hike, UK...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/10

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at NHS warnings over a record “superflu” wave hitting London and what it means for hospitals and daily life in the capital. We break down the 5.8% Tube fare rise coming next March and a new AI carers’ support trial in Richmond. After the break, we cover a fresh MIT study on how the brain and immune system team up to keep you in bed when you’re sick, PlayStation’s 2025 Wrap-Up gaming recap, and Samsung’s latest Android XR upgrade for its

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10:05

London innovation fund, Geminid meteor shower &...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/09

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we’re in London for the city’s share of a major innovation fund and a Royal Society summit on marine biodiversity, fishing and climate change, with a quick nod to the UK Biobank Scientific Conference in Westminster. We’re also joined by Andy Watson, co-founder and CEO of Claimit, to help us understand why lost parcels are costing businesses billions. After the interview, we chat the Geminid meteor shower over London and unpack a new study testing

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9:28

Cloudflare outage, UCL air pollution study & December...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/08

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down new TfL lift tech for step-free travel, explain a major UCL study on how air pollution can weaken the benefits of exercise, and look at Cloudflare’s latest outage hitting LinkedIn and Zoom. We also cover a huge neutrino collaboration that could explain why the universe exists, December’s PlayStation Plus free games and upcoming Game Awards 2025, and Amazon’s new Alexa Plus scene-skipping feature for Fire TV. Hosted on Acast. See

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14:00

Steven Bartlett on Brave New World (Preview)

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/06

A special preview from our sister podcast Brave New World, which has just launched Season 4.Host Evgeny Lebedev sits down with Steven Bartlett to talk ambition, mindset, burnout, and the lessons failure can teach us — including one learned on a padel court.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:46

AI in your GP, quantum brain scans for troops, and...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/05

In today’s episode of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at a West London GP surgery trialling Mirror, an AI “patient scribe” that helps NHS patients remember their appointments, and the UK’s world-first mobile quantum brain scanner designed to study blast effects on troops. We’re also joined by Samsung UK & Ireland Chief Customer Officer Deborah Honig to discuss new research on decision fatigue and how AI could ease everyday choices. Plus, we round up December’s Xbox Game Pass

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14:07

London council cyber attacks, NHS winter crisis...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/04

In today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the cyber attacks hitting multiple London councils, warnings of a “historic winter crisis” in the capital’s A&Es, and a major update to Ordnance Survey’s underground mapping project as Openreach joins the National Underground Asset Register.We also take a look at a new UK cyber tool blocking nearly a billion malicious web attempts, hydrogen tech cutting rail maintenance emissions, and a UK-led breakthrough in quantum

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13:31

Heathrow third runway explained, London drones row,...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/03

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the UK Government’s decision to back Heathrow’s third runway plans and speak to UN tourism adviser Anita Mendiratta about what the expansion means for London, the environment and rival European hubs. We also look at how power-hungry data centres are worsening the capital’s housing crisis, why Hammersmith & Fulham wants drones to tackle crime, and Uber’s new autonomous delivery robots launching in UK cities. Plus, we cover

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10:48

Travel Tuesday scams, Stansted goes contactless and...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/02

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at Puma’s massive new Oxford Street flagship store, Stansted and Southend finally joining London’s contactless rail network, and how wetter winters are forcing the UK transport system to adapt. We also speak to Tim Johnson from the Civil Aviation Authority about staying safe from Travel Tuesday holiday scams, break down HSBC’s new AI partnership with French startup Mistral AI, and run through December’s biggest game releases – plus the

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9:20

Digital phone switchover hits London, Budget backs UK...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/12/01

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard we explain what the digital phone switchover means for London landline and telecare users, break down how the latest UK Budget plans to keep high-growth tech firms and R&D jobs in Britain, and look at UCL’s role in uncovering a vast Bronze Age “mega city”. We also dive into a newly discovered deep-sea hotspot bursting with life, Nintendo’s acquisition of Bandai Namco’s Singapore studio, and a cosy sci-fi life-sim shadow-dropping into Xbox Game

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13:18

DLR strike, £82m Somerset House revamp, Cyberpunk...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/28

On today’sTech and Science Daily from The Standard, we cover DLR cleaners striking over sick pay on London’s driverless railway, the Courtauld’s £82m plan to transform Somerset House into a state-of-the-art campus, and new UK analysis warning that over-reliance on carbon removals could push up climate costs. In gaming, Cyberpunk 2077 passes 35 million sales and outpaces The Witcher 3, while in consumer tech Apple is tipped to overtake Samsung as the world’s top smartphone seller thanks to the iPhone

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11:35

City Hall questions skinny jabs as physicists spot a...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/27

City Hall is probing the surge in so-called “skinny jabs”, as London Assembly members warn of unlicensed sellers, counterfeit pens and off-label prescriptions. The hearing digs into how Londoners are accessing GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro — and whether people are being properly protected and informed.The Environment Agency has released new bathing-water rankings, showing a slight improvement across England’s coasts and lakes — but river sites are still performing badly, with only two out of

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12:47

NHS approves ‘living drug’, plus Apple TV’s latest...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/26

The NHS approves a groundbreaking new “living drug” for aggressive leukaemia, offering fresh hope for patients whose cancer has returned or resisted treatment — and marking a major win for London’s life sciences sector. Plus, UCL and Royal Free researchers push forward with greener, cheaper ways to manufacture next-gen cell therapies.We also look at how UK scientists are repurposing Covid-era mRNA tech to protect against snake venom, and why new climate data shows Europe’s winters — including

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13:22

The UK's science and innovation push, plus Grammys...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/25

The UK’s science and tech sector takes centre stage as leaders gather at the Science Museum for the Innovation for Growth summit, discussing how Britain can turn world-class research into real economic impact. Plus, London Global Cancer Week shines a spotlight on major new data revealing global differences in cancer survival.We also speak to Panos Panay, President of the Recording Academy, about how streaming and global connectivity are reshaping music tastes — and why artists performing in

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10:08

UK Navy takes aim at drones with £316m laser system

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/24

Britain’s defence tech gets a major boost as the Ministry of Defence signs a £316 million contract to equip Royal Navy ships with DragonFire laser weapon systems — capable of hitting a £1 coin from over a kilometre away. We break down what this leap in naval protection means for jobs, defence, and the UK’s future warfare capabilities.Plus, one of the UK’s largest prostate cancer studies gets underway, aiming to transform diagnosis and reduce harm for thousands of men.We also speak to Professor Mark

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11:59

AI given a London boost as fintechs raise enormous sums

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/21

London’s tech scene is awash with fresh investment as AI startups and fintech innovators pull in major funding rounds. We break down what this wave of cash means for the future of jobs and housing, amid London’s booming AI ecosystem.Plus, AI data scraping battles are intensifying. With lawsuits flying, we speak to Fastly co-founder Simon Wistow about the escalating fight over how AI companies use online content.Also in this episode:Google releases Gemini 3, rolling advanced AI tools directly into

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16:19

REPLAY: Ryan Holiday - What we can learn from Marcus...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/20

On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by bestselling author and modern Stoic thinker Ryan Holiday to unpack today’s media landscape, the rise of echo chambers, and what Stoic leadership looks like in a noisy world.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:34

Magnetic micro robots: revolutionising treatment for...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/19

Several major online platforms have been taken offline following a Cloudflare outage.Spotify, X, Facebook and Canva were all hit when the network broke down in what the company called an “internal service degradation”.A magnetic micro robot that can travel through tiny blood vessels to deliver medication right where it’s needed has been developed by scientists in Switzerland.We speak to professor of Robotics and Intelligence Systems at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich Brad Nelson

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12:42

Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/18

A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support.Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks.Plus, businesses are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, but new data shows much of that work never makes it into daily use.We speak to Valliance AI’s senior tech value partner Tarek Nseir about what’s holding businesses back

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6:57

Remote Touch: Scientists discover humans have...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/17

Scientists have found evidence that humans may have a previously unknown “remote touch” ability - sensing objects beneath surfaces or buried in sand without direct contact.We're joined by Dr Elisabetta Versace, the study’s lead author and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, who explains how humans can sense objects without touching them.Valve unveils new ‘Steam Machine’ games console to rival Xbox and PlayStation that plays PC games through your TV.Project Fetch:

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17:22

REPLAY: Dr. John Krystal - Why ketamine can solve a...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/11/14

On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr John Krystal — Professor of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine — to explore how ketamine could transform the treatment of mental health disorders.They discuss what ketamine is, how it works, and why it’s being hailed as a breakthrough in tackling the global mental health crisis.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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