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7:57

Blue Origin launch: What is Bezos' Blue Ring Vehicle?

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2025/01/16

New Glenn rocket carries first Blue Ring Vehicle prototype able to transform to perform multiple tasks in space, and deliver three-ton payloads.Will the CEO of TikTok attend Trump’s inauguration?Apprentice star Tim Campbell MBE on why, amid the rise of artificial intelligence, a technical education for young people is crucial.Also in this episode:Ten minutes of mindfulness meditation ‘can reduce work stress’‘Girl power’ in Iron Age BritainHow one man could tackle Mount Everest in a week... Hosted

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18:00

TikTok ban looms: Timeline, security, the US and...

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2025/01/15

Analysis of the US supreme court TikTok ban case over security concerns - with The London Standard’s science and technology editor, Will Hosie.Plus, online star Adam McIntyre, who has over one million followers across his social media platforms, on the loss of income and memories if the video app is forced to close down.It follows reports Tesla, X and SpaceX boss Elon Musk was in talks to buy TikTok’s US operations - something the Chinese ByteDance-owned firm denies.Also a thanks to Dr Mark Kennedy,

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11:10

Sir Keir Starmer unveils UK's ‘AI revolution’

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2025/01/13

Sir Keir Starmer has set out the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, with aims to boost the UK economy. Tech & Science Daily is joined by Dr Mark Kennedy, associate professor of strategy and organisational behaviour at Imperial College Business School.New technology for Parkinson’s patients approved for use in the UK and EU, with neurologist Dr Martijn Beudel from the Department of Neurology in Amsterdam University Medical Centre.Blue Origin postpones launching New Glenn rocket from

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11:27

‘Punk’ & ‘Emo’ Fossils: An Evolution Breakthrough?

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2025/01/10

Dr Mark Sutton tells Tech & Science Daily that a recent discovery of two rare ancient fossils has unlocked an understanding of life on Earth before dinosaurs existed. But why the rock star names?TikTok Supreme Court hearing: what next for social media app in the US?Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises to 10.Click this link to hear our interview with a climate scientist who specialises on the mountain winds fanning the flames.Also in this episode:Defence committee: ‘MoD must learn from Ukraine

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9:19

California wildfires: climate scientist on hurricane...

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2025/01/09

More than 130,000 people in California were ordered to evacuate as dry, hurricane-force winds hindered firefighters and spread the blazes. We hear from Dr Ella Gilbert, climate scientist of the British Antarctic Survey, who specialises in the impact of mountain winds.Reactions to Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to end Facebook fact-checkingHow long do people live after dementia diagnosis?Also in this episode:E-cigarettes ‘are four times more profitable for convenience stores than tobacco’,

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8:49

California wildfires: state of emergency declared in...

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2025/01/08

The fire has forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents of Pacific Palisades, home to stars including Ben Affleck, and Tom Hanks. Why HMPV is not another Covid-19 pandemic with Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists (which grew in popularity during the pandemic) and a medical consultant specialising in clinical microbiology and virology at Cambridge University.David L. Shrier, Professor of Practice in AI and Innovation with Imperial College London business school, joins us from CES 2025

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10:50

Nvidia’s newest AI offerings unwrapped at CES 2025

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2025/01/07

...Includingmost powerful processor, the GeForce RTX 5090, plus new AI gaming chips. EU leaders react to Elon Musk’s outbursts over UK child grooming gangs ahead of elections. Scientists unlock secrets of Earth’s climate past, with lead researcher Dr Hanna Jurikova, senior research fellow at St Andrews’ School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.Also in this episode:Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 95 in western ChinaGMB’s Dr Hilary Jones on dangers of ultra processed

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10:22

UK PM responds to Elon Musk’s X outburst

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2025/01/06

Chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford, on Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Elon Musk - and why the Tesla boss has targeted Britain.CES 2025: Nvidia, Samsung AI assistants - if you fancy a real-time recipe on a cooking show - and the robot cat that can cool down your coffee.British woman receives first liver transplant for stage four bowel cancerAlso in this episode:Is a common virus behind Alzheimer’s in some patients?Korean scientists believe small satellites could capture better

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10:01

Met Office: UK snow & ‘freezing rain’ weather warnings

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2025/01/03

The Met Office’s Alex Deakin on the latest weather warning news, UK snow warning and the impact of rare freezing rain.Former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg steps down as Meta’s chief global affairs officer.Are nanoplastics impairing the effect of antibiotics? Tech & Science Daily is joined by Professor Lukas Kenner and PhD student Nikola Zlatkov to discuss the study.Also in this episode:Has Nintendo’s Switch 2 core hardware been leaked?UK low-cost airline cuts paint coats to save weight & fuel

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8:43

FBI probes New Orleans terror attack & Vegas...

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2025/01/02

What we know about the potential link between the Tesla Cybertruck explosion and the New Orleans terror attack.How a groundbreaking DNA test could redefine our understanding of ancient history, with Professor Peter Heather of King’s College London.Meet Hilda, the first IVF calf, who could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming.Also in this episode:Early cancer diagnosis in England hits its highest level yet.Why scientists have designed virtual reality goggles for mice and their

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18:28

AI Trends 2025: Futurist, Professor David L. Shrier...

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2024/12/31

How far has artificial intelligence evolved in 2024? What were the biggest breakthroughs and surprises? And most importantly, what’s next for AI in the coming year? In this episode, Rachelle Abbott sits down with futurist and AI expert David Shrier to explore these pressing questions. David is a Professor of Practice in AI and Innovation at Imperial College Business School, Co-Director of the Trusted AI Alliance, Academic Director at the Centre for Digital Transformation, and a Visiting Scholar at

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19:17

REPLAY: Wim Hof & Rita Ora: Braving the Ice (Brave...

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2024/12/30

In this replay: A preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines.To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on

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16:10

Tech & Science Daily’s 2024 health & medical news review

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2024/12/27

Welcome to Tech & Science Daily’s health and medical news review, where you’ll hear selected stories and interview highlights from 2024.In this episode: AI assistant for Alzheimer’s patients, world-first lung cancer vaccine given to UK patient, cancer breakthrough: glowing dye helps find invisible cells, Musk’s Neuralink brain chip fitted to paraplegic chess player - what happened?Also in this episode:Pioneering sleep apnoea nerve stimulator treatmentThe science of happiness revealedTiny robots

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12:53

From Post-War Toy to timeless Christmas Favourite:...

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2024/12/24

Founded in post-war Britain by Trevor Francis, Scalextric has entertained families worldwide for generations. But in an era of rapid technological advancements, digital gaming, and AI, can this iconic brand stay on track? Will Scalextric remain a festive favorite in the years to come?To explore these questions, we’re joined by Simon Owen, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies.In this episode:The evolution of Scalextric, from 1957 to 2025.What inspired the creationHow the company make the classic toyDoes

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13:20

Gaming 2024 in review: what’s coming in 2025? (special)

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2024/12/23

What are the gaming highlights of 2024 and what can we expect in 2025?From the big beasts such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EAFC 24, to indie gems Balatro and Animal Well, we look at the hits - and misses - of the year.In this special episode, we’re joined by the London Standard’s culture and gaming writer, Vicky Jessop. Vicky also discusses the surprises and flops, best sellers, and we get a sneak peek into the most anticipated games of 2025, including GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Hosted

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14:46

Preventing the sixth mass extinction (special)

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2024/12/20

On this special episode, we're joined by Alex Dehgan, CEO of Conservation X Labs.Alex explains their new technology, a handheld molecular lab that can fit in the palm of your hand, which they claim can help towards preventing the sixth mass extinction.In this episode:What is a sixth mass extinction?What is the Nabit technology, and how does it work?Developing their technology and using AICould this tech detect ‘mirror image bacteria’?What conversations are they having with governments?Are alarm

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9:11

Elon Musk disrupts US politics over government funding

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2024/12/19

Elon Musk has been fomenting a revolt over a bipartisan federal government funding bill opposed by incoming president Donald Trump, in a direct challenge to the authority of Republican house speaker Mike Johnson. Ghost palms and toothy toadstools are among new species that were named by Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024. We’re joined Kew mycologist and research leader Dr Anna Bazzicalupo.Also in this episode:US scientists say the moon may actually be older than previously thoughtStudy on employees

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10:00

Why ‘hiccuping star’ captured for first time is a...

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2024/12/18

Research lead author Dr Charlotte Angus, from the Astrophysical Research Centre at Queen’s University in Belfast, on the giant “hiccuping” star, which has been documented for the first time.Scientists research ADHD treatment to find out what actually works best - the London Standard’s health reporter Dan Keane explains all.Also in this episode‘12 days of OpenAI’ continues…What data is being shared by your ‘internet of things’ connected devices? With Stephen Almond, executive director for regulatory

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7:47

Ukraine kills Russian nuclear general with e-scooter...

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2024/12/17

A top Russian general was assassinated, in an attack claimed by Ukraine, using an e-scooter bomb in Moscow. Plus, what are mysterious ‘blimps’ spotted on Russia’s border with Estonia? We’re joined by The London Standard’s defence editor, Robert Fox.Also in this episode:More than 6m properties in England face flood riskDust levels on the Victoria line are ‘worst on Tube’, with The London Standard’s transport editor, Ross LydallHow Saturn’s rings might be keeping a youthful appearanceWaymo robo taxis

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9:30

Mayotte: Cyclone Chido devastates French island

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2024/12/16

Met Office operational meteorologist Nick Silkstone on Cyclone Chido, the worst extreme weather event to hit the French territory in 90 years. The prefect of Mayotte, Francois-Xavier Bieuville, said on Sunday that the death toll would “certainly be several hundreds, maybe we will reach a thousand, even several thousands.”A new class of magnetism called ‘altermagnetism’ has been imaged for the first time in a new study - Tech & Science Daily spoke to lead author, Professor Peter Wadley, from the

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