Cyber criminals have seized a “significant amount of personal data” of people who applied online to the Legal Aid Agency in the last 15 years, in a major attack on the UK’s justice system. Speaking from London’s Old Bailey, we’re joined by The London Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk. To hear more, Tristan features more on this episode of The Standard. Also in this episode: Sir Elton John calls ministers’ AI copyright plans ‘thievery' Habitat in many estuaries at high risk of being ‘...
May 19, 2025•10 min
Dangerous cancer-causing nasal tanning sprays are taking over TikTok. Richard Knight, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s Lead Officer for Cosmetics and Beauty, joins us to explain everything you need to know. The active ingredient, Melanotan2, originally developed as a drug for erectile dysfunction, is neither an authorised medicine in the UK nor regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and it does not fall under the definition of a cosmetic product. ...
May 16, 2025•10 min
London neuroscientists have discovered a second learning system in the brain, which could help explain how our habits are formed. Tech & Science Daily join Dr Marcus Stephenson-Jones, Group Leader at SWC and lead author of the study at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, who explains how this understanding could revolutionise strategies for addressing addictions and compulsions, as well as for those living with Parkinson's disease. Plus, why the Institute for Public Policy Research think t...
May 15, 2025•10 min
Experts from the University of Dundee say that people at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified through a simple MRI scan a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke. We’re joined by lead author Jill Belch, professor of Vascular Medicine at the University of Dundee. A government-built AI tool has been used for the first time to summarise public responses to a consultation, and is now set to be rolled out more widely. Greek authorities issued a temporary tsunami warnin...
May 14, 2025•7 min
A dream inspired by a book he received aged 7 has been completed: the longest climb of Mount Everest, following a record-breaking triathlon from the shores of the UK. Mitch Hutchcraft , from Cambridgeshire, joins us down the line from base camp while he makes his recovery. Also in this episode: -The M&S cyber crisis deepens as it admits hackers stole customer data. To read the full report from our business editor Jonathan Prynn, click here. -Wegovy slashes the risk of heart disease ‘even bef...
May 13, 2025•7 min
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in front of a packed St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening. But since he became pontiff, the revelation of his online footprint has captured the imagination of Gen Z. For more, we hear from The London Standard’s features writer and columnist, Maddy Mussen. A new environmentally friendly technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade material has been developed b...
May 09, 2025•10 min
A powerful rallying cry to protect the world's oceans has been issued from Sir David Attenborough. His message features in a new film , Ocean with David Attenborough, which opens in cinemas across the world today. Plus, Owkin has launched K Navigator , an AI-powered research co-pilot designed to revolutionise biomedical science. They say the technology is an “agentic playground” where researchers can explore, refine, and validate a theory, therefore accelerating the quality and pace of their dis...
May 08, 2025•8 min
AI could be “disrupting” students’ views on their skills and the ability of employers to accurately assess them, according to the Institute of Student Employers. Their recent study shows that around half of employers polled are concerned that graduates might be using artificial intelligence to misrepresent their abilities. Steve Isherwood, Joint Chief Executive of the Institute of Student Employers, joins us to discuss the impact of AI on the recruitment process for graduates and school leavers....
May 07, 2025•11 min
How a new Quantum Optical Ground Station is hoping to prevent cyber attacks. Dr Ross Donaldson from Heriot-Watt University tells Tech & Science Daily how their new £2.5 million facility will help secure next-generation communications against cyber threats. TikTok has been fined 530 million euros by the Irish data protection watchdog for breaching EU privacy rules around transferring user data to China. And a ‘shark skin’ coating for planes, which could save the airline industry $34 billion i...
May 02, 2025•10 min
Dr Eisert, from Humboldt University in Germany, told us how pulse rates in super-realistic deepfakes are hard to detect and could escape traditional detector technology. A new AI tool to spot suspected skin cancer has been approved for NHS use. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that the technology has the potential to reduce waiting times. Plus, a soviet rocket entry capsule, which was headed for Venus, is expected to come crashing back to Earth in the coming days. Also ...
May 01, 2025•10 min
A major fire at a London electrical substation this week, along with a power blackout in Spain and Portugal, has raised fresh questions about the stability of the UK's power network? We spoke to John Loughhead, Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Birmingham and Fellow and Former President at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Click here to hear the full interview. A doctor contemplating eye removal surgery has her sight restored thanks to a first-of-its-kind genomics lab… ...
Apr 30, 2025•9 min
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said a "strong oscillation" in the European grid was behind the unprecedented power outage across Spain and Portugal on Monday. Both countries saw train stations, phone lines, traffic lights, and ATM machines knocked out. A large fire has broken out at an electrical substation in West London . This comes a month after a substation fire shut down Heathrow airport. Plus, ZSL hope to unravel the mystery of 230 film reels found hidden in their archive - some with...
Apr 29, 2025•9 min
The GMB union says school staff have voiced concerns about the impact of AI, such as cheating, plagiarism, lazy thinking, loss of human touch and too much screen time. Why industrial waste is turning into rock, and transforming our coastline, faster than predicted … with Dr Amanda Owen, senior lecturer in sedimentology at the University of Glasgow (School of Geographical and Earth Sciences) Nasa release first image of their Curiosity Rover travelling across Mars. Also in this episode: Instagram'...
Apr 28, 2025•8 min
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 away from China and making India its primary source. The rapidly crumbling exoplanet hurtling through space, with R...
Apr 25, 2025•11 min
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 Foundation CEO, Andy Burrows, who says they are “dismayed” by today’s codes. Also in this episode: The RNID d...
Apr 24, 2025•11 min
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 represent the first systematic study into whether primate mothers show similar behavioural responses to death...
Apr 23, 2025•9 min
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 full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Apr 21, 2025•16 min
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 temporary ban on tourists returning with cheese and meat products to prevent the spread of foot and mout...
Apr 17, 2025•9 min
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 Neuropsychology at UCLH. Also in this episode: The origins of water on Earth is challenged in a new study ...
Apr 16, 2025•9 min
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. We hear from Chris Bakal, professor of cancer morphodynamics, from the Institute of Cancer Research. Blue Origin: Katy Perry...
Apr 15, 2025•8 min
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 episode: Spring Statement : Rachel Reeves says £400m will be allocated to 'bring innovative technology...
Mar 27, 2025•8 min
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 test their designs, as well as the ethical considerations of building on celestial bodies. Hosted on ...
Mar 26, 2025•17 min
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 provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 25, 2025•19 min
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 airports from Principal Research Fellow at University College London’s Air Transportation Systems Group...
Mar 21, 2025•9 min
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 are experiencing losses of at least £500,000 Lego x Pokemon is on the horizon Mercedes tries out Apptronik’s AI...
Mar 19, 2025•10 min
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 possibilities…. This topic is part of The London Question from The London Standard. You can read James' full a...
Mar 18, 2025•9 min
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 have cracked a 20-year-old mystery that could help develop treatments for Parkinson’s Is the future of ...
Mar 17, 2025•9 min
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 Museums Scotland researcher and lead author of the study Dr David Cooper. Also in this episode: Apple’s ap...
Mar 14, 2025•10 min
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 SpaceX, and what's next for us to look forward to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Mar 13, 2025•17 min
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 rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemic Are slushies dangerous for kids ? Researchers warn parents ...
Mar 12, 2025•9 min
