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10:34

Rare new dog-sized dinosaur species to be displayed...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/25

‘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.And 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

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10:58

Killer whales groom each other using tools made from...

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2025/06/24

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

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10:53

The bunker-busting 'super bomb' Trump unleashed on Iran

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/23

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

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10:11

Babies can sense pain before they can understand it

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/20

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

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8:06

Elon Musk's Starship rocket erupts in a ball of flames

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/19

ASpaceX 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

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8:44

Hexagon's AEON humanoid robot for industry is here...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/18

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

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16:53

How safe is flying in 2025, and will climate change...

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2025/06/17

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

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8:04

Blaise Metreweli appointed first female MI6 chief

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/16

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

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10:26

LTW 2025: The rise of the AI super agent, with...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/12

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

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8:57

London Gatwick-bound flight crashes in India

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2025/06/12

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

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9:12

Women face ‘frightening privacy and safety risks’...

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2025/06/11

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.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

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10:25

WWDC 2025: Apple's latest iPhone offerings, with...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/10

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

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10:15

LTW 2025: UK turns to Nvidia to bolster AI talent of...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/09

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

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12:21

'The song was pulled immediately': Cypress Hill's...

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2025/06/06

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

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9:02

Meta found to be 'secretly tracking' Android users

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/05

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

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8:40

New AI foot scanner to spot early warning signs of...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/04

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

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10:25

Mount Etna erupts leaving tourists fleeing for their...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/06/02

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

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12:01

'I'm devastated that AI stole my voice'

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/05/30

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

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10:42

‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk leaves Trump’s White House

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/05/29

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,

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9:38

UK's Arctic mission to counter threat of Putin’s Russia

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/05/27

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

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