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10:46

Teenagers arrested after nursery cyber attack

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/10/08

Two teenagers have been arrested after a ransomware attack stole data from a nursery chain in London.The Met Police say the pair, aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail.Cyberhackers were said to be using the pictures and names of about 8,000 children, to demand ransom money.Women who have a caesarean birth at an advanced stage of labour are about eight times more likely to devolop scars in the womb, which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in

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13:32

Clean energy hits historic milestone as renewables...

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2025/10/07

The world may be at a crucial turning point in the transition to clean power.A new analysis by energy think tank Ember shows renewable energy generation has overtaken coal globally for the first time on record.We’re joined by Robert Palmer, deputy director at Uplift, to unpack what this milestone means for the future of energy — from falling costs and growing solar capacity to the political will needed to phase out oil and gas.Also in this episode:Spotify users can now use ChatGPT to find music and

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10:38

What is motor neurone disease? Former England captain...

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2025/10/06

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).What is motor neurone disease, what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and can sport cause the condition?We join UCL’s professor of clinical neurology, Andrea Malaspina.Professor Malaspina is also clinical and academic lead of the Queen Square Motor Neuron Disease Centre.Also in this episode:The world’s leading AI event, HumanX, is officially coming to Europe in

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9:01

Breakthrough eczema technology 'could end misery for...

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2025/10/03

The device called Tissue Metrics could transform the way eczema is diagnosed and treated.In the UK, there are 1.5 million adults who suffer from the condition.Their tech aims to provide objective data for faster and more accurate eczema diagnosis and treatment - even within a week.To find how the technology works and why this will “end misery for millions”, we speak to lead researcher, Professor Michael Crichton from Herriot-Watt University.Clip courtesy of STV news. Hosted on Acast. See

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11:30

Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91: "A great loss to the...

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2025/10/02

The world’s leading primatologist, Dame Jane Goodall, has died aged 91.Jane dedicated more than sixty years of her life to studying chimpanzees and conservation.We hear from Dan Simmonds, London Zoo’s Animal Operations Manager, and Dr Jake Brooker, a postdoctoral researcher in primatology at the University of Durham.Also in this episode:The Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin on Storm Amy, as weather warnings are upgraded to amberInstagram’s boss says the app does not listen to our

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13:31

NHS virtual hospital to deliver 'millions of...

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2025/10/01

Sir Keir Starmer revealed a new NHS virtual hospital at the Labour conference. Available via the NHS app from 2027, the government says it will deliver “millions of appointments” between patients and consultants across the country, as well as help manage tests, scans and prescriptions.From today, every GP practice in England will have to let patients book online appointments throughout the day.Also in this episode, 2.8 billion-year-old lunar rock samples suggest that the interior of the mysterious

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12:04

UK cyber attacks: “Bluntly, we’re very at risk”

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2025/09/30

The ninth annual Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report has landed.It reveals 80% of companies report paying a ransom to recover or protect critical data, and 59% of SMEs experienced a cyberattack in the last 12 months. In light of cyber attacks on firms such as Jaguar and Marks & Spencer, we spoke to Danny Jenkins, CEO and co-founder of IT security service ThreatLocker. Danny told us the UK is "very at risk" from cyber attacks, and explains what the government need to do to protect businesses.YouTube to

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11:38

GPS train ticket trial kicks off in England

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/29

Rail minister Lord Hendy has said the government are bringing train tickets “into the 21st century”.From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and Leeds will be able to pay for their journey using an app on their phone - while on the move.Jaguar Land Rover will restart some production in "the coming days".Trees in the Amazon are growingdespite threats from man-made climate change.Plus, Dr Simon Erridge on why expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could add

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15:47

What is a digital government ID in the UK?

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2025/09/26

The Prime Minister has confirmed controversial plans to roll out digital IDs, which will be available on people’s phones by the end of this Parliament.We speak to cybersecurity expert Alex Laurie, SVP at Ping Identity, about what the scheme means for personal data and online safety.Meanwhile, conservationists warn Britain is “shockingly underprepared” for climate change as extreme weather devastates habitats and species across the country.Also in this episode:Xiaomi unveils a $630 smartphone to

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10:48

UK government weighs Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/25

Rachelle speaks to YouTuber Brandon B on the importance of the creator economy to the UK.A new cross-party forum to support the creator economy has been unveiled at the YouTube festival.This will act as a bridge between creators and Westminster.According to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics, YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs.Plus, following the major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, the Government is now considering

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11:50

Scientists confirm asteroid strike caused North Sea...

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2025/09/24

An AI tool that’s already helped the UK government claw back almost half a billion pounds in fraud is set to be rolled out worldwide.The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator identifies loopholes in policy to prevent them being exploited by fraudsters.Meanwhile, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater off the coast of Yorkshire was formed by an asteroid. We speak to associate professor at Heriot Watt University Uisdean Nicholson about the findings.Also in this episode:More than 200 leading

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9:14

Doctors dismiss Trump’s paracetamol in pregnancy claim

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2025/09/23

Health secretary Wes Streeting is urging pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump’s claims about a link between paracetamol and autism, calling them ‘dangerous’ and 'without evidence'.The comments have sparked outrage among scientists and campaigners on both sides of the Atlantic.To explain why paracetamol remains the NHS’s first-line choice for pain management in pregnancy, Suze Cooper is joined by Professor Dimitris Siassakos, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at University College London and

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10:55

Who is behind Heathrow cyber attack? Plus, Trump's...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/22

Flights at Heathrow have been disrupted by a major cyber attack.We speak to ESET’s Global Cybersecurity Advisor Jake Moore about the issues that took the boarding tech offline, throwing the airport into chaos.Also in this episode:Donald Trump says the Murdochs could be part of US team to stop TikTok being banned in the US.A Lib Dem proposal to boost online safety could lead to social media health warnings every time you open your favourite app.More people see AI as a risk than an opportunity

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10:06

F1’s George Russell on how data is used for...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/19

We caught up with George before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to find out how data and technology shape his preparation and his split-second decisions on the track.Microsoft have revealed their newest AI datacentre in the US and say it’s the world’s most powerful.MI6 is launching a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract new recruits.Also in this episode:-Most Caribbean corals will be eroding in 15 years’ time-Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack-The Royal Mint on

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12:33

Google’s Robby Stein on AI and the Future of Search |...

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2025/09/18

Google’s VP of Search, Robby Stein, joins us for an in-depth look at the future of search.Having first joined Google in 2007, Stein has since led teams at Instagram and Artifact, co-founded Yahoo-acquired startup Stamped, and returned last year to oversee Google Search. He’s now driving the company’s generative AI products, designed to help people “search effortlessly.”This week, Google expanded its AI-powered search tools into more languages — including Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and

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10:46

UK-US tech deal: Microsoft, Google investing £31bn...

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2025/09/17

Britain and the US have struck a tech deal that could bring billions of pounds of investment to the UK.The “tech prosperity deal”, announced as Mr Trump arrived in the UK on Tuesday night, will see the UK and US cooperate in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear power.It comes alongside £31 billion of investment in Britain from America’s top technology companies, including Microsoft and Google.Plus, we're joined by Professor John Morton, co-founder and CTO of Quantum

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13:10

REPLAY: Anxiety & why the brain ‘knows how to heal’...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/16

This is a cut-down preview of Brave New World, hosted Evgeny Lebedev. Evgeny is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences. They explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’. 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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11:47

Musk responds to sanctions call over Tommy Robinson...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/15

In a post on X, Elon Musk has branded Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey a “craven coward”.Sir Ed accused the American billionaire of “inciting violence” with his appearance at the Unite the Kingdom protest on Saturday.And he called for the Tesla owner to be sanctioned over the remarks he made.The UK and the US have agreed a deal to boost the building of nuclear plants in both countries.The Atlantic Partnership for Advanced Nuclear Energy is expected to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this

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11:45

Mice with mini steering wheels reveal more about how...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/12

Mice using mini steering wheels are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain makes decisions.Research from the International Brain Laboratory shows decision-making isn’t confined to just a handful of brain regions as once thought, it’s actually distributed much more widely.Suze Cooper spoke to Professor Alexandre Puget from the University of Geneva’s basic neuroscience department about the findings and what they might mean for people with brain conditions.Watch the brain map videohere.Also in

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12:56

Hawking’s Black Hole theory proven right after 50 years

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2025/09/11

After fifty years of debate, Dr Geraint Pratten from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham tells us how their research on recorded gravitational waves has confirmed Stephen Hawking’s most famous black hole theory.A drug for a rare disease that causes sudden vision loss is now available on the NHS.Jaguar Land Rover confirms data was compromised in last week’s cyberattack.Also in this episode:-Have NASA found evidence of life on Mars?-London’s "Wet Wipe Island" has

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