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A huge wildfire is spreading through the Greek island of Crete, fuelled by strong winds.The blaze began on Wednesday afternoon near Lerapetra, and so far, at least 1,500 people from villages, tourist resorts and coastal hotels have been evacuated.It comes as a scorching heatwave grips the European continent, with temperatures reaching over 40C degrees.The Royal Society’s free Summer Science Exhibition is back for another year.One particular entry to this year’s exhibit is London-based Drake Music, and their technology, titled PhotoSynth, which, powered by machine learning, allows users to create music from facial expressions.We hear from the CEO of Drake Music, Sally Currie.Plus, vanilla, the universally popular flavour which is used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, could be under threat due to climate change.Also in this episode:-Microsoft: layoffs across gaming division.-Japanese island experiences 900 earthquakes in two weeks.-A new interstellar object is moving through our solar system.-And finally, Sophie Ellis-Bextor says AI cannot copy human connection in music.If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk

The fire that caused the chaotic shutdown of Heathrow airport in March was likely caused by a “catastrophic” failure of a crucial component at an electricity substation that should have been prevented, Britain's National Energy System Operator (NESO) said in a report on the incident on Wednesday.Also in this episode:Composer and violinist Ellie Wilson on her immersive melody to highlight the fragility of ecosystems under threat from climate change and habitat loss. The 12-minute track is titled Moth X Human and has been made in collaboration with the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.The FBI have warned that cyber gang, Scattered Spider, are now thought to be targeting the airline industry.E1 Series powerboats make London debut with spectacular display on the Thames.England’s warmest June on record and the UK’s second warmest temperatures since 1884.Europe's heatwave: the Eiffel Tower shuts its top level, forest fires, and soaring 45+ degree temperatures are recorded in parts of the continent.UK watchmaker gives back time to those who need mental health support.Superman soars 1,000ft over The Shard.

The common beetle could soon be our new superhero.Dubbed ‘Cyborg’ beetles, these insects will be equipped with microchip backpacks, designed to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days after a disaster.Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that some species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals’, otherwise known as PFAS.Tech & Science Daily joins lead author, Anna Lindell, VP of Technology at Cambiotics. Anna told us about their plans for a new probiotic which could help protect the gut from the effects of PFAS.Plus, Mark Zuckerberg announces the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, as he continues to compete against Google and OpenAI.Also in this episode:-Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok-Why Glastonbury won’t return to Worthy Farm in 2026-How deep sleep can boost 'eureka moments-Instagram now lets you share Spotify songs with sound to Stories

In this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard.

How does AEON compare to Elon Musk's Tesla humanoid, Optimus?We’re joined by the President of Hexagon’s Robotics division, Arnaud Robert, who is behind AEON, a humanoid robot capable of autonomously completing various tasks.Hexagon recently revealed AEON at the Hexagon LIVE Global event.They say their robot is designed to support the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and warehousing industries, safely and without direct supervision.The robot has been designed to 'meet real-world customer needs' and 'address labour shortages'.They're rolling out their humanoids in early 2026.

Health officials have launched a new study into the side effects of weight loss and diabetes jabs, after hundreds of people have experienced problems with their pancreas.The head of LinkedIn UK, Janine Chamberlin, has been speaking to Tech & Science Daily about their new AI coach tool and the use of artificial intelligence on CVs.NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the image of an exoplanet for the first time.Also in this episode:-NHS cyber attack contributed to London hospital patient's death, trust reveals.-Work has begun to create artificial human DNA from scratch.-Snails and slugs ‘could now be considered venomous’.-Giant WaterAid boombox toilet co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart unveiled at Glastonbury. 

‘It ​could ​probably ​curl ​up ​quite ​comfortably ​in ​your ​lap’A rare and dog-sized dinosaur, the size of “a collie”, from America’s Morrison Formation, is on display at the Natural History Museum in London. After being wrongly categorised when it was found, it has now been revealed as a new species.This ​tiny ​dinosaur would have roamed North America during the Late Jurassic period, around 145-150 million years ago, beneath the feet of some ​of ​the ​​largest ​and ​most ​famous ​dinosaurs.But what makes this discovery significant? We’re joined by Natural History Museum palaeontologists Professor Paul Barrett and Professor Susannah Maidmen.Also in this episode:-UK to buy F-35 stealth jets that can carry US nuclear warheads-Exmoor estate sees resurgence of rare butterfly once on brink of extinction-Emotional attachment to music helps us remember better-Briton becomes first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across the Pacific-The mystery of dead eyeless wasps discovered in Southern Australia’s Nullarbor Caves

Orcas in North America have been found to make tools out of seaweed to scratch each other’s backs, according to a study by the Centre for Whale Research and the University of Exeter.Rachel John, co-author of the study, tells us more.The NHS will offer at-home cervical cancer screening test kits to boost participation in this life-saving programme.Google may have to make changes in the UK to give consumers more choice over who they use for online search services.And Microsoft is adding Steam games to its Xbox PC app on Windows.Also in this episode:-A lethal fungus associated with the ‘pharaoh’s curse’ could help fight blood cancer.-The music industry is developing technology to hunt down AI-generated songs, according to The Verge.-Tesla Robotaxis have finally been rolled out in Texas, but they could be breaking traffic rules.

The Standard's Bill Bowett on the bunker-busting bombs which US President Donald Trump unleashed on Iran.As part of this weekend's offensive, twelve of the bunker buster bombs were used to target three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.We meet American zoologist Dr Laurie Marker, who has made it her life mission to save the cheetah from extinction.Plus, GPs can prescribe the weight loss jab Mounjaro from today.Also in this episode:Why are activists protesting against Jeff Bezos's Venice wedding festivities?Lightweight material to extract clean drinking water from air.Millions of galaxies shine in first images from the largest camera ever built.