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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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8:55

Does the Online Safety Act protect you enough?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/17

The Online Safety Act has come into force today meaning social media platforms must now remove illegal content or face massive fines. But will it actually make the internet safer? Consumer law expert Lisa Webb from Which? joins us to discuss the new rules.Also in this episode:SpaceX capsule Dragon docks at the International Space Station to bring two astronauts stuck in space homeScientists have cracked a 20-year-old mystery that could help develop treatments for Parkinson’sIs the future of

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9:31

Science unlocks life and legacy of PG Tips chimpanzee

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/14

Scientists have used a pioneering technique to unlock hidden details about a famous chimpanzee’s life for the first time.Using osteobiography experts have analysed the bones and tissue of Choppers, a Western chimpanzee from the PG Tips tea adverts.The findings have revealed insights about the long-term effects of captivity which can be used to improve animal welfare.We hear from National Museums Scotland researcher and lead author of the study Dr David Cooper.Also in this episode:Apple’s appeal

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16:49

Tim Peake on the future of space – and Elon Musk

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/13

British astronaut Tim Peake joined global leaders from the space industry in London this week for the Space Comm Expo.In today’s special episode we hear from the 52-year-old, who was the first British astronaut to perform a spacewalk.Speaking to The London Standard’s Will Hosie, Tim gives his thoughts on space exploration, Elon Musk, British technology, the potential of private companies like SpaceX, and what's next for us to look forward to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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9:28

Fears for wildlife after North Sea oil spill

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/12

A Russian national has been identified as the captain of the Solong ship, which collided with a tanker carrying jet fuel earlier this week. Wildlife experts say the oil spill could have a devastating effect on wildlife. We speak to Chief Executive of the Marine Conservation Society Sandy Luk about the impact of the jet fuel spill off the Yorkshire coast.Also in this episode:London sees highest rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemicAre slushies dangerous for kids? Researchers warn parents about

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10:27

Is the UK’s Online Safety Act tough enough?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/10

The head of Ofcom has defended the UK’s new Online Safety Act, calling it “very ambitious” in tackling harmful content - but campaigners say it doesn’t go far enough.Plus - new data shows the expansion of ULEZ has improved London’s air quality, but it hasn’t reduced traffic levels. City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall spoke to Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan about the latest stats.Also in this episode:The UK government faces pressure to introduce stronger AI regulations, ensuring humans stay at the heart

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9:01

An explosive SpaceX launch, the lunar robot landing,...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/07

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight has ended in flames- marking the eighth failed attempt for Elon Musk’s deep-space rocket. Meanwhile, the Athena lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but engineers fearit may have tipped over. We hear from CMO of Castrol Nicola Buck about how the British oil company is helping to keep the AstroAnt micro robot going as part of the mission.Plus, scientists have created a woolly mouse - a small step towards reviving the woolly mammoth. We heard from

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18:51

REPLAY: The Human Guinea Pig, with Ben Greenfield...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/06

This is a replay preview of our sister podcast Brave New World. What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny Lebedev spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10:07

The mental toll of misdiagnosis

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/04

Hearing that an illness is ‘all in your head’ can have a damaging effect on self-worth and self-esteem.That’s according to new research from the University of Cambridge that has revealed the impact of chronic diseases being misdiagnosed as psychosomatic.The study showed that patients whose symptoms were dismissed were more likely to experience high levels of depression, anxiety and lower mental wellbeing.In this special episode, Rachelle Abbott talks to lead author of the study Dr Melanie Sloan

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7:51

UK to send 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/03/03

A Belfast factory is set to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine.TikTok is one of several social media platforms being investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office.Suze Cooper talks to the ICO’s deputy commissioner for regulatory policy Emily Keaney about the investigation.Also in this episode:Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft lands on the Moon.OpenAI’s Sora video tool is coming to ChatGPT, alongside the launch of GPT-4.5.Microsoft announces the end of Skype, as it shifts

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7:42

Apple on 'affordable' iPhone 16e & new features; Plus...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/28

Apple’s latest iPhone 16e hits UK shelves today, boasting high-end features for an affordable price.We asked Alice from Apple about all the new and important additions.South Korean officials are in California this week and signed a $35 billion agreement to fund the world’s largest AI data centre, 'to rival Microsoft and Google'. We’re joined by the co-founders of the new data centre, Stock Farm Road, Brian Koo and Dr. Amin Badr-El-Din, who explain why South Korea is investing so heavily in AI

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16:22

REPLAY: Turning Back Time with Bryan Johnson (Brave...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/27

This is a replay of a preview taken from our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:33

Apple rolls out Donald Trump bug fix

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/26

Apple’s rolling out a bug fix after an iPhone glitch where saying ‘racist’ briefly flashes an image of Donald Trump on screen.MPs warn Meta’s decision to scrap third-party fact-checkers could allow misinformation to spread unchecked.How are London scientists decoding brain signals to make robotic limbs feel more natural? We hear from Imperial College London Research Associate Dr Deren Barsakcioglu.Also in this episode:The UK government announces its Digital Inclusion Action Plan to close the digital

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8:01

Breast cancer deaths to ‘rise dramatically by 2050’

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/25

Breast cancer deaths and cases are set to rise dramatically by 2050, according to latest figures from the World Health Organisation. But what’s driving the increase?Why has Bitcoin dropped to its lowest price since November?How researchers are using X-Ray vision to improve Formula 1. We’re joined by Dr. Chu Lun Alex Leung an Associate Professor in Advanced Manufacturing at UCL.Also in this episode:Why have Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and Damon Albarn dropped a completely silent new album?Anthropic’s new

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9:19

Should more schools ban smartphones?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/21

More than 100 schools across Barnet will go ‘smartphone-free’ from September. This isn’t the first time smartphones have been banned in London and comes as the Safer Phones Bill continues to gain momentum. Joining us to explain is The London Standard's chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford. We're also joined by Clare Fernyhough, founding partner of Smartphone Free Childhood, who explains the negative impacts smartphones have on children.Get in touch with us at podcasts@standard.co.uk

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7:01

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing chip unveiled

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/20

After almost 20 years in development Microsoft’s Majorana 1 chip has been unveiled. Experts are seeing it as a leap towards quantum computing but what is that? And what does it mean?Elsewhere, researchers at Imperial College London and Google have been testing an AI co-scientist to see how it might contribute to advanced experiments.Dr Tiago Costa, who co-led the experimental work tells us how they challenged the tech and what they learnt from collaborating with AI.Also in this episode:Microsoft

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17:30

REPLAY: The Psychedelic Renaissance with David Nutt...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/18

This is a replay of a preview episode from our sister podcast Brave New World. Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression. To hear the whole interview, including additional interviews with pioneers Robin Carhart-Harris and Amanda

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8:22

Ancient Egyptian mummies smell 'sweet' and 'spicy'

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/17

The scent of ancient Egyptian mummies has been unlocked thanks to pioneering smell analysis. We hear from UCL’s Dr Cecilia Bembibre about the research conducted on nine mummified bodies that could allow museum visitors to experience the aromas of the past through "smellscapes."Also in this episode:South Korea halts downloads of DeepSeek over security fears.The Royal Society faces pressure over Elon Musk’s fellowship.Cambridge researchers develop a brain implant that could revolutionise Parkinson’s

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8:10

TikTok returns to US app stores - for now

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/14

Apple and Google have been assured there won’t be penalties for allowing TikTok downloads from their app stores - although the ban is still set to be enforced in April.Plus, scientists have discovered how cancer cells break away from tumours and spread through the body. We hear from Victoria Sanz Moreno, professor of cancer cell and metastasis at the Institute of Cancer Research about what the research means for future cancer diagnosis and treatment.Also in this episode:A cooling system inspired by

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12:28

Musk and Trump's battle for space dominance

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/13

Rachelle Abbott sits down with science and technology editor Will Hosie to explore US President Donald Trump’s vision for space exploration. They discuss his relationship with Elon Musk and SpaceX, the challenges of reaching Mars, and whether Trump can put humans on the Red Planet before anyone else. Will shares insights from his latest article inThe London Standard,"Why Donald Trump and Elon Musk Could Fall Out Over SpaceX." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:31

REPLAY: How Not To Die with David Sinclair and David...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/02/12

This is a replay of a preview taken from our sister podcast Brave New World. Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock.To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See

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