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Giant icebergs that scientists believe drifted off the UK coast 18,000 years ago are now helping researchers at the British Antarctic Survey to understand the impact that climate change and global warming are having on the Antarctic. Dr James Kirkham joins us on the podcast to explain how.    Why ​Apple is reportedly planning to diversify its supply chain, moving its iPhone production aw...

China has released their lunar plans which could include a nuclear power plant.  They hope it can provide energy for the International Lunar Research Station - a project in conjunction with Russia. Ofcom says tech firms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content online . Failing to do so could mean big fines or even a ban from UK access. We hear from Molly Rose Fou...

Move over Reels, Instagram has now launched its new video creation app called Edits, which aims to enable users to create and edit videos directly on their phones before sharing them. But, is this another move from Meta to rival TikTok’s capcut?  Are we closer to understanding if animals grieve like humans do? We join MSc student Emily Johnson, at UCL Anthropology, who says their findings rep...

This is a replay of a preview episode of our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev meets with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California. Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing. To hear the fu...

Have scientists discovered aliens? Astronomers believe they have discovered the strongest signs of life on a distant ocean-covered planet far beyond our solar system. We hear from the co-author of the report, Dr Subhajit Sarkar, lecturer in Astrophysics at Cardiff University. Also in this episode: US stocks of Nvidia slump following new restrictions on China exports The UK government places a temp...

Scientists have identified the key brain regions essential for logical thinking and problem solving. The study involved a survey of patients who have suffered a brain injury from either a stroke or tumour. To explain the results, including the development of two new tests of reasoning, we’re joined by lead author, Dr Joseph Mole from UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Department of N...

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg could see the tech giant disconnect from Instagram and WhatsApp.    Well, that’s the possible outcome from an antitrust trial currently taking place and one that the tech boss is giving evidence to.  Scientists have developed AI fingerprint technology to accurately show how cancer cells respond to new drugs, by simply observing changes to their shape.&...

London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs. Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properly. To find out more, we’re joined by Professor Firat Guder from Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, one of the researchers behind Roliner. Also in this ep...

Fans of the 2015 Ridley Scott film The Martian might enjoy this one… In this episode, we’re joined by Sebastian Aristotelis, co-founder and lead architect of SAGA Space Architects. We discuss the unique challenges of designing habitats for the moon and Mars, including the importance of gravity, atmosphere, and isolation. Sebastian shares his experiences living in extreme environments on Earth to t...

This episode is a replay. In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book  Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences  is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition .   To listen to the whole interview, and hear previous episodes, search 'Brave New World' in your podcast pro...

Heathrow Airport closed after a fire broke out at a single substation in West London - causing a massive power outage. In today’s episode we hear about the critical role of electrical substations in our infrastructure from Head of Technical Regulations at the Institution of Engineering and Technology Mark Coles. We also find out about the global impact of the closure of one of London’s busiest air...

After nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have safely returned to Earth on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. We’re joined by Dr Keith Siew, Senior Research Fellow at University College London, to discuss the impact of their extended time in space and how their bodies will recover. Also in this episode: Why 79% of UK fintechs a...

Extremes of temperature are often talked about as part of the concern around climate change but there is a scenario which could see the capital faced with extremely cold weather as the norm and the threat comes in part from a giant, invisible ocean current in the Atlantic. In an interview taken from our sister podcast, The Standard, climate scientist James Stewart explains more about the possibili...

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 home Scientists hav...

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 Museum...

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 S...

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 r...

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 episo...

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 fear it 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. Plu...

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/privac...

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...

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 too...

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...

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 Evenin...

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 Barsakciog...