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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard.

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1331
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2020 - 2025
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Scientists discover how brains beat fear

Scientists discover how brains beat fear

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 he…

00:12:00  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
AI Action Summit Paris begins

AI Action Summit Paris begins

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.

Als…

00:08:59  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
REPLAY: Gabor Maté on Tackling Trauma (Brave New World preview)

REPLAY: Gabor Maté on Tackling Trauma (Brave New World preview)

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 f…

00:17:55  |   Sat 08 Feb 2025
Can quantum computing boost profits?

Can quantum computing boost profits?

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-power…

00:07:55  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
‘Wild west’ of weight-loss jabs: crackdown explained

‘Wild west’ of weight-loss jabs: crackdown explained

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 G…

00:09:26  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
How would Trump's US tariffs hit UK tech exports?

How would Trump's US tariffs hit UK tech exports?

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 As…

00:08:50  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
Washington plane crash: Investigators hunt for clues

Washington plane crash: Investigators hunt for clues

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 th…

00:08:43  |   Fri 31 Jan 2025
Wall-E, is that you? Rise of AI delivery robots

Wall-E, is that you? Rise of AI delivery robots

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 reg…

00:10:05  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
Rise of DeepSeek & future impact on AI industry  | special

Rise of DeepSeek & future impact on AI industry | special

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 revolutionis…

00:17:45  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
China’s DeepSeek sparks AI market wobble

China’s DeepSeek sparks AI market wobble

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 blac…

00:07:21  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Storm Eowyn: science behind explosive cyclone

Storm Eowyn: science behind explosive cyclone

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 evalua…

00:08:21  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Samsung on latest Galaxy S25 AI series

Samsung on latest Galaxy S25 AI series

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 Shakes…

00:08:17  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
Why mysterious mounds reveal history of life on Mars

Why mysterious mounds reveal history of life on Mars

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 even…

00:07:39  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
US TikTok revives, and Trump's tech takeover?

US TikTok revives, and Trump's tech takeover?

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 pol…

00:08:58  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
Scientist on invasive frogs found in roses, Nintendo Switch 2 reveal & more...

Scientist on invasive frogs found in roses, Nintendo Switch 2 reveal & more...

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…

00:10:16  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
Blue Origin launch: What is Bezos' Blue Ring Vehicle?

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

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?

Appr…

00:07:57  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
US TikTok Ban Explained | special

US TikTok Ban Explained | special

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 millio…

00:18:00  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Sir Keir Starmer unveils UK's ‘AI revolution’

Sir Keir Starmer unveils UK's ‘AI revolution’

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 o…

00:11:10  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
‘Punk’ & ‘Emo’ Fossils: An evolution breakthrough?

‘Punk’ & ‘Emo’ Fossils: An evolution breakthrough?

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?

TikT…

00:11:27  |   Fri 10 Jan 2025
Climate scientist on winds fuelling California wildfires

Climate scientist on winds fuelling California wildfires

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 Briti…

00:09:19  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
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