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18H AGO

How safe is flying in 2025, and will climate change impact air travel?

The Air India flight to London Gatwick carrying 242 people, which crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, marked the latest aviation disaster of 2025. We’re still waiting for the investigation into the cause, which is expected to take some time. With aviation disasters seemingly on the rise this year, the safety of air travel has come under increasing scrutiny, alongside questions around climate change and its relationship with air travel safety. Joining us to explain how safe air travel currently is and the future of aerodynamics in the face of rising global temperatures is Dr Guy Gratton, associate professor of Aviation and the Environment at Cranfield University. Dr Gratton has nearly 40 years of aviation experience, including a PhD and three commercial pilot licenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 min
1D AGO

Blaise Metreweli appointed first female MI6 chief

Blaise Metreweli will take over from Sir Richard Moore as “C”. To walk us through her role, why she got the job, and how important her job is in current times, we’re joined by the Standard’s political editor, Nicholas Cecil. The UK prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said Blaise joins at a time when Britain is facing “unprecedented threats” Also in this episode: Signing up for clinical trials to be a new feature on NHS AppBlood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctorsNew GPS tracking of Australian birds reveals a remarkable 38-hour journeyYoung homeowners turn to TikTok for design inspo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 min
5D AGO

LTW 2025: The rise of the AI super agent...

London Tech Week has wrapped for 2025. For a look at this year’s highlights, we’re joined by The Standard’s technology editor, Alex Pell, who not only attended the event but also joined multiple panels across the week. Alex told us about why he thinks we need to use AI to become more than human ("bionic if you will”), plus, he explains the rise of the artificial intelligence super agents. UK officials are being deployed to India to support the investigation into the Air India Crash, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck a medical college moments after takeoff on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board. Blood cancer patients in England and Wales will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment. Blenrep has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for NHS use. Also in this episode: -Tesla sues former Optimus humanoid robotics engineer over alleged trade secret theft -A 'Google Maps for the sea' that’s aiming to help cut the shipping industry’s CO2 emissions -Flo Health respond to claims that women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps -US caregivers are dressing up as bears to care for a bear cub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
5D AGO

London Gatwick-bound flight crashes in India

An Air India plane bound for London Gatwick has crashed, with 53 Britons on board. UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns. And from London Tech Week the COO of Altilium, Dr Christian Marstona, explains the critical role minerals play in the clean energy transition. Altilium is recycling EV batteries and creating a circular economy for critical minerals in the UK. Also in this episode: -ESA release world-first views of the Sun's poles -Fan of a T.Rex? Well... a new species of dinosaur could rewrite its history -World-famous movie props are going up for auction in July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min
6D AGO

Women face ‘frightening privacy and safety risks’ from period tracker apps

Dr Stefanie Felsberger from Cambridge’s Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, alongside her team at the University of Cambridge, are calling for better regulation in FemTech. They believe women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps. Flo Health respond to their claims on this episode of Tech & Science Daily. Humpback whales could be secretly trying to talk to humans by creating circular bubbles in water during friendly interactions. And why a TV ad for the chocolate bar Twix has been banned. Also in this episode: -History-making week for Nintendo: More than 3.5 million of the Switch 2 consoles have been sold so far. -Robotic surgeries are set to soar under NHS plans. -Tesla boss Elon Musk says he ‘went too far’ in posts against Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min
JUN 10

WWDC 2025: Apple's latest iPhone offerings, with GadgetsBoy

GadgetsBoy aka Tomi Adebayo, joins us from Apple Park in California to run us through Apple's exciting updates announced in their WWDC 2025 opening keynote, such as a new software design crafted with ‘liquid glass’, iOS operating system name changes, and new Apple Intelligence features. Rachel Reeves has committed £16.7 billion to nuclear power projects as the country shifts away from fossil fuels. The government have signed off £14.2 billion of investment towards the build of the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk. Doctors in the UK are warning of the symptoms of a newly reported Covid strain - the Nimbus variant. Also in this episode: -Wildlife declining in UK woods despite more tree cover, report finds -Eurostar announces trains from London to Germany and Switzerland dubbed 'golden age for international sustainable travel' -TikTok grandmother Norma, 91, dies as legion of fans pay tribute to 'nation's Nana' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
JUN 9

LTW 2025: UK turns to Nvidia to bolster AI talent of the future

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has opened London Tech Week, announcing a new artificial intelligence skills programme, which will allow pupils to get the skills and tools needed to get AI-powered jobs. They’re partnering with tech giant Nvidia, which is well-known for AI chip development, in a deal to power the ‘AI talent pipeline’. Also in this episode: -What to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2025 -The NHS is calling for a million blood donors as stocks run low.. -Mysterious tracks on Mars, once believed to be water tracks, may actually be dust and wind activity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 min
JUN 6

'The song was pulled immediately': Cypress Hill's B-Real on AI misuse

Cypress Hill's new album ‘Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ is out today. B-Real reveals his thoughts on artificial intelligence and how he recently heard his voice in a track he didn't contribute to. And, Duncan Clark, Head of EMEA for the graphic design platform Canva, joins us to discuss his top takeaways from SXSW London. Duncan also explains how their platform supports creators with artificial intelligence, but also how it protects them. Plus, Elon Musk says Donald Trump appears in Epstein files as huge row explodes in public view. Also in this episode: -Did our favourite little red house successfully land on the moon? -Alzheimer’s blood test ‘can accurately pick up early symptoms’ -Chimpanzees can 'catch' yawns from humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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06/25/2023

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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.