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The Met Office’s Alex Deakin on the latest weather warning news, UK snow warning and the impact of rare freezing rain.Former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg steps down as Meta’s chief global affairs officer.Are nanoplastics impairing the effect of antibiotics? Tech & Science Daily is joined by Professor Lukas Kenner and PhD student Nikola Zlatkov to discuss the study.Also in this episode:Has Nintendo’s Switch 2 core hardware been leaked?UK low-cost airline cuts paint coats to save weight & fuel costsUndersea wilderness ‘being lost’ in Scotland’s coastal watersWorks such as Hitchcock’s first ‘talkie’ Blackmail and a Popeye classic among US copyrights expiring in 2025.

What we know about the potential link between the Tesla Cybertruck explosion and the New Orleans terror attack.How a groundbreaking DNA test could redefine our understanding of ancient history, with Professor Peter Heather of King’s College London.Meet Hilda, the first IVF calf, who could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming.Also in this episode:Early cancer diagnosis in England hits its highest level yet.Why scientists have designed virtual reality goggles for mice and their potential role in studying brain function.A man with a collection of 4.2 million butterflies seeks a new generation of “safe hands” to preserve his life's work.

In this replay: A preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines.To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider.

Welcome to Tech & Science Daily’s health and medical news review, where you’ll hear selected stories and interview highlights from 2024.In this episode: AI assistant for Alzheimer’s patients, world-first lung cancer vaccine given to UK patient, cancer breakthrough: glowing dye helps find invisible cells, Musk’s Neuralink brain chip fitted to paraplegic chess player - what happened?Also in this episode:Pioneering sleep apnoea nerve stimulator treatmentThe science of happiness revealedTiny robots ‘to treat brain bleeds’

Founded in post-war Britain by Trevor Francis, Scalextric has entertained families worldwide for generations. But in an era of rapid technological advancements, digital gaming, and AI, can this iconic brand stay on track? Will Scalextric remain a festive favorite in the years to come?To explore these questions, we’re joined by Simon Owen, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies.In this episode:The evolution of Scalextric, from 1957 to 2025.What inspired the creationHow the company make the classic toyDoes Father Christmas embrace the new designs and technology?How do they compete with digital gaming?Their plans for the future and the use of AIGrowing up with a Scalextric set and family relationshipsWhy Simon thinks Scalextric can survive the demands of technology

What are the gaming highlights of 2024 and what can we expect in 2025?From the big beasts such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EAFC 24, to indie gems Balatro and Animal Well, we look at the hits - and misses - of the year.In this special episode, we’re joined by the London Standard’s culture and gaming writer, Vicky Jessop. Vicky also discusses the surprises and flops, best sellers, and we get a sneak peek into the most anticipated games of 2025, including GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

On this special episode, we're joined by Alex Dehgan, CEO of Conservation X Labs. Alex explains their new technology, a handheld molecular lab that can fit in the palm of your hand, which they claim can help towards preventing the sixth mass extinction.In this episode:What is a sixth mass extinction?What is the Nabit technology, and how does it work?Developing their technology and using AICould this tech detect ‘mirror image bacteria’?What conversations are they having with governments?Are alarm bells ringing? 

Elon Musk has been fomenting a revolt over a bipartisan federal government funding bill opposed by incoming president Donald Trump, in a direct challenge to the authority of Republican house speaker Mike Johnson. Ghost palms and toothy toadstools are among new species that were named by Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024. We’re joined by Kew mycologist and research leader Dr Anna Bazzicalupo.Also in this episode:US scientists say the moon may actually be older than previously thoughtStudy on employees suffering mental and physical strain linked to tech gadgets use. We spoke to lead author, ESRC PhD student Elizabeth Marsh, from the University of Nottingham’s Schools of Psychology and Medicine.Discovery of a mastodon jaw in a New Yorker’s back yard.And, OpenAI announces…a phone-line: 1-800-ChatGPT.