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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 epis...

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...

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 t...

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 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...

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...

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 in  The London Standard ,  "Why Donald Trum...

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 t...

Professor ​of ​neuroscience ​at ​University ​College ​London, Sonja Hofer, explains how researchers made the fascinating discovery, with hopes it can one day support PTSD and anxiety treatments. We head back to Paris for the AI Action Summit, with Andrew Strait, associate director at the Ada Lovelace Institute and former ethics researcher at Google’s DeepMind AI project. Why the moon has been plac...

Imperial College London’s Professor David Shrier on key discussion topics at France’s first global AI conference . Professor Shrier was ​among experts advising on ​the ​European’s Union’s ​AI ​act. Also in this episode: OpenAi’s $14m Super Bowl ad celebrating human invention Rare ‘Einstein ring’ captured in a galaxy far away. Sri Lankan government blames monkey for national power cut Bryan Adams A...

This is a replay of a preview of our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. They discuss: Trauma and resilience  Self-limiting beliefs and how to overcome them  Are Western children being raised in a ‘toxic culture’?  To hea...

Research by Oxford Economics and hardware-maker IBM claims quantum computing could boost economic productivity by over eight per cent in the coming decades - but concerns remain about the ultra-powerful tech’s environmental impact. Record hot January was 1.75C above pre-industrial era. Mummification of pharaohs unwrapped at London hologram show - we speak with Egyptologist Nacho Ares, who is curat...

Rachelle Abbott joins London GP Dr Sonia Adesara, who explains the ‘wild west’ culture of online weight-loss jab prescriptions. Plus Louise Edwards, chief strategy officer & deputy registrar at the General Pharmaceutical Council, on tougher new rules to combat unregistered online pharmacies. Endangered Darwin’s froglets , the size of a grain of rice, born at London Zoo - with Dr Ben Tapley, ZS...

Donald Trump says he “might” hit Britain with trade tariffs and warned of American levies on EU imports “pretty soon” - we discover how such restrictions might impact with UK tech and services, Dr Ashok Kumar, associate professor at Birkbeck University of London and supply chain expert. Health officials announce 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. Stranded Nasa astronaut Suni...

Questions continue to grow about air safety in the US capital. We hear from Graham Braithwaite, professor of safety and accident investigation, at Cranfield University. Crispr designed gene cutting therapy for some patients with severe sickle cell disease, approved for NHS use. The ‘godfather of artificial intelligence’ issues stark warning that the technology could one day replace humans. Also in...

We’re joined by tech entrepreneur Ahti Heinla, the Skype co-founder who went on to run AI-powered robot delivery firm Starship Technologies. Heinla is calling on the Starmer government to improve regulation for automated technology. Asteroid alert: football pitch-sized space rock under watch. Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg shrugs off DeepSeek fears. Also in this episode Jenny Halpern Prince, co-founder...

We explore the groundbreaking DeepSeek- R1 model with Dr Mark Kennedy, who leads Imperial College London’s Data Science Institute. What is DeepSeek, and how has this small team from China revolutionised AI technology? We also discuss any implications of this model for the future of AI, the potential “wake-up call” for existing tech giants, and the significance of having more players in the fi...

Surging popularity of Chinese discount AI software DeepSeek appears to have wobbled investors’ faith in the profitability of AI and the sector’s demand for expensive high-tech chips. How London’s black cabbies outsmart AI, with Professor of ​Cognitive ​Neuroscience Hugo Spiers, from University College London’s department of Psychology & Language Sciences. Also in this episode: From Storm Eowyn...

Storm Eowyn smashed into the British Isles bringing record gusts of over 110mph . But what is the cyclone, and how did it form? Met Office meteorologist Alex Deakin explains. Why Trump wants to evaluate US crypto stockpile in ‘digital assets’ appraisal. New twist in mystery of dinosaurs’ origins, with PhD student Joel Heath of UCL Earth Sciences and London’s Natural History Museum. Also in this ep...

Samsung's Annika Bizon on their latest Galaxy S25 AI smartphones . Tornado warning for London as Storm Eowyn is predicted to batter the UK with 100mph winds amid ‘danger to life warning’. Royal Shakespeare Company debuts first video game called ‘Lili’. Also in this episode: Is Meta trying to poach US TikTok influencers with bonuses? What is cushing syndrome? Actress Amy Schumer reveals diagnosis a...

Scientists discover giant mounds dating back billions of years. Why is this significant? We ask lead researcher Dr Joe McNeil from London’s Natural History Museum.  Samsung prepares for Unpacked event . Apple CEO Tim Cook reacts on X about OK Go’s latest iPhone music video, following in The Weeknd’s footsteps. Also in this episode: Brits to be infected with malaria in vaccines test Storm Eowy...

Just 24 hours before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration day, TikTok came back online after going dark amid a US ban over data security fears. To discuss Big Tech’s influence and direction of policy for Trump’s White House 2.0 , Tech & Science Daily is joined by Dr Thomas Gift, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre on US Politics, and The London Standard’s sc...

Why a frog from Columbia found in a bouquet of roses in England, sparked biosecurity research paper. Reptiles are reportedly travelling into Northern Europe inside potted plants. Tech & Science Daily speak to senior researcher Dr Silviu Petrovan, from the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, about the impacts this has. US President Joe Biden 'leaving TikTok ban decision to Pre...

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 redu...

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 Ti...