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In today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the cyber attacks hitting multiple London councils, warnings of a “historic winter crisis” in the capital’s A&Es, and a major update to Ordnance Survey’s underground mapping project as Openreach joins the National Underground Asset Register. We also take a look at a new UK cyber tool blocking nearly a billion malicious web atte...

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the UK Government’s decision to back Heathrow’s third runway plans and speak to UN tourism adviser Anita Mendiratta about what the expansion means for London, the environment and rival European hubs. We also look at how power-hungry data centres are worsening the capital’s housing crisis, why Hammersmith & Fulham wants drones t...

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at Puma’s massive new Oxford Street flagship store, Stansted and Southend finally joining London’s contactless rail network, and how wetter winters are forcing the UK transport system to adapt. We also speak to Tim Johnson from the Civil Aviation Authority about staying safe from Travel Tuesday holiday scams, break down HSBC’s new AI par...

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard we explain what the digital phone switchover means for London landline and telecare users, break down how the latest UK Budget plans to keep high-growth tech firms and R&D jobs in Britain, and look at UCL’s role in uncovering a vast Bronze Age “mega city”. We also dive into a newly discovered deep-sea hotspot bursting with life, Nintendo’s ac...

On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we cover DLR cleaners striking over sick pay on London’s driverless railway, the Courtauld’s £82m plan to transform Somerset House into a state-of-the-art campus, and new UK analysis warning that over-reliance on carbon removals could push up climate costs. In gaming, Cyberpunk 2077 passes 35 million sales and outpaces The Witcher 3, while...

City Hall is probing the surge in so-called “skinny jabs”, as London Assembly members warn of unlicensed sellers, counterfeit pens and off-label prescriptions. The hearing digs into how Londoners are accessing GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro — and whether people are being properly protected and informed. The Environment Agency has released new bathing-water rankings, showing a slight improvem...

The NHS approves a groundbreaking new “living drug” for aggressive leukaemia, offering fresh hope for patients whose cancer has returned or resisted treatment — and marking a major win for London’s life sciences sector. Plus, UCL and Royal Free researchers push forward with greener, cheaper ways to manufacture next-gen cell therapies. We also look at how UK scientists are repurposing Covid-era mRN...

The UK’s science and tech sector takes centre stage as leaders gather at the Science Museum for the Innovation for Growth summit, discussing how Britain can turn world-class research into real economic impact. Plus, London Global Cancer Week shines a spotlight on major new data revealing global differences in cancer survival. We also speak to Panos Panay, President of the Recording Academy, about...

Britain’s defence tech gets a major boost as the Ministry of Defence signs a £316 million contract to equip Royal Navy ships with DragonFire laser weapon systems — capable of hitting a £1 coin from over a kilometre away. We break down what this leap in naval protection means for jobs, defence, and the UK’s future warfare capabilities. Plus, one of the UK’s largest prostate cancer studies gets unde...

London’s tech scene is awash with fresh investment as AI startups and fintech innovators pull in major funding rounds. We break down what this wave of cash means for the future of jobs and housing, amid London’s booming AI ecosystem. Plus, AI data scraping battles are intensifying. With lawsuits flying, we speak to Fastly co-founder Simon Wistow about the escalating fight over how AI companies use...

On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by bestselling author and modern Stoic thinker Ryan Holiday to unpack today’s media landscape, the rise of echo chambers, and what Stoic leadership looks like in a noisy world. Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several major online platforms have been taken offline following a Cloudflare outage. Spotify, X, Facebook and Canva were all hit when the network broke down in what the company called an “internal service degradation”. A magnetic micro robot that can travel through tiny blood vessels to deliver medication right where it’s needed has been developed by scientists in Switzerland. We speak to profess...

A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support. Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks. Plus, businesses are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, but new data shows much of that work never makes it into daily...

Scientists have found evidence that humans may have a previously unknown “remote touch” ability - sensing objects beneath surfaces or buried in sand without direct contact.  We're joined by Dr Elisabetta Versace, the study’s lead author and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, who explains how humans can sense objects without touching them. Valve unveils new ‘Stea...

On this replay preview of Brave New World , Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr John Krystal — Professor of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine — to explore how ketamine could transform the treatment of mental health disorders. They discuss what ketamine is, how it works, and why it’s being hailed as a breakthrough in tackling the global mental health crisis. Listen to the full conversation on...

On this replay preview of Brave New World , Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with Dr Peter Attia — a leading physician, longevity expert, and bestselling author. Together they explore Medicine 3.0 — Peter’s blueprint for extending both lifespan and healthspan — and why emotional wellbeing is just as vital as physical health. “It doesn’t matter how healthy you are,” Peter says, “if the most import...

On this replay preview of Brave New World , Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr Aubrey de Grey — a pioneering biomedical gerontologist and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical views on ageing, Dr de Grey believes we can and should treat ageing as a medical condition, not an inevitability. In this fascinating conversation, Evgeny and Aubrey explore everything from the ethics...

A flotilla of Indigenous leaders have made a symbolic journey from the glaciers of the Andes to Belém, Brazil in time for the COP30 climate summit. Their mission: to demand a greater role in climate talks and protections for their territories, as extraction industries and climate change press ever deeper into Indigenous lands. Super Typhoon Fung-wong has weakened after battering the Philippines th...

Elon Musk, already the world’s richest man, has had a record-breaking pay deal approved — one that could be worth nearly $1 trillion. At Tesla’s annual meeting in Texas, 75% of shareholders backed the move, giving Musk what’s believed to be the biggest compensation package in corporate history. But over the next decade, will he hit the huge goals needed to earn it? Sir Keir Starmer has told COP30...

Ever heard of “vibe coding”? It's been named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary, but what does it mean? You can thank OpenAI's co-founder Andrej Karpathy, who came up with the phrase. The World Weather Attribution has released new data revealing that climate change significantly amplified Hurricane Melissa’s destructive winds and rainfall. We speak to the rapid study's co-author, climate scien...

Marks & Spencer’s revealed the impact of a massive cyber attack earlier this year. The retailer says profits were hit hard when hackers took them offline at Easter, knocking out online sales and leaving shelves bare for weeks. Elsewhere, scientists in London are looking at whether wireless power could be used to keep lunar rovers running in space. The collaboration between Imperial College Lon...

OpenAI has signed a $38 billion (£29 billion) deal with Amazon. The seven-year partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon Web Services. It’s the latest in a string of partnerships necessary to ensure what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes as the ‘massive, reliable compute’ needed to scale up AI. Elsewhere, UK scientists have developed a gel that encourages teeth to regrow their own enamel - something...

Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it’s still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems. Also in this episode, The Bionic Awards are coming to London. Entries a...

Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear. In this episode: What is morbid curiosity? How our bodies react to horror Why are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Do we lack empathy if we like scary films? Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re used The morbid...

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to stay on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. Virgin is to take on the Channel Tunnel , challenging thirty years of Eurostar dominance. Ahead of the release of  Small Achievable Goals  on ITVX on November 1st, we join Canadian actress and write...