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New rules have been enforced by regulator Ofcom with the aim to better protect children online. The rules require online platforms to have age checks in place if they host pornography or other harmful content such as self-harm, suicide or eating disorders. Peter Kyle, the UK’s Technology Secretary, said a generation of children will not be allowed to grow up “at the mercy of toxic algorithms”. Tech & Science Daily join Matthew Sowemimo, Associate Head of Policy for Child Safety Online at NSPCC, and Andy Burrows, CEO of the Molly Rose Foundation. Also in this episode: -Weight-loss jabs could help obese people control asthma, study suggests -500-million-year-old fossil suggests ocean origin for spiders -Amazon brings out a more affordable colour-screen Kindle

America has unveiled its AI Action Plan.In a speech at the 'Winning the AI Race' summit in Washington DC, president Donald Trump said the US is going to win the artificial intelligence race.According to The White House, the plan identifies over 90 Federal policy actions across three pillars.Plus, Tech & Science Daily joins Adam Layer, Harbour Master from the Port of London Authority, who is warning children and their parents about the dangers of the tidal River Thames.The Port of London Authority has produced a new safety video with the aim to prevent accidental drownings during the summer - and beyond.Adam runs us through some of the dangers, such as the speed at which the Thames flows, and debris under the surface.“The ​other ​thing ​is​, there ​are ​very ​complicated ​currents ​around ​the ​bridges ​in ​London. ​So ​as ​the ​water ​hits ​a ​bridge, ​it ​sort ​of ​swirls ​around, ​it ​can ​swell ​up ​and ​down, ​left ​and ​right. ​And ​if ​you ​get ​stuck ​in ​that ​current, ​you ​won't ​be ​able ​to ​overcome ​it ​, and ​you'll ​be ​going ​where ​the ​water ​​tells ​you ​that ​you're ​going.”And we find out why walking just 7,000 steps a day is enough to boost health.Also in this episode:-LEGO to release a Game Boy-inspired set-Two dead as homes burn in a massive wildfire in Cyprus-A self-driving bus service hits the roads in Belfast-South Park finds new streaming home in mammoth $1.5 billion deal

Samsung’s vice president of marketing, Annika Bizon, on why flip-phones are back in fashion.Earlier in the month, they announced the latest iterations of their foldable devices, such as the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Galaxy Z Fold7.We also talk about wearables such as the Galaxy Watch8 series, which Annika says is focused heavily on preventative health.The UK’s technology minister is planning social media limits for children.Plus, four suspects charged after ‘gang used Grindr to lure 22 men then burgle their London homes’.Also in this episode:-Archaeologists uncover identity of 1700s Orkney shipwreck-Elon Musk’s retro-futuristic Tesla diner opens - but will it come to the UK?-UK man makes millions building miniature houses

The government has struck a deal with investors for the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk.The development will cost around £38 billion, and the government will be the biggest equity shareholder with a 44.9% stake.Why experts have been sounding the alarm about health advice generated by artificial intelligence, with Dr. Kacper Grado, honorary associate professor & fellow at the University College London.Plus, Google reveals its Pixel 10 phone just weeks before the launch event.Also in this episode:-Businesses required to report ransom payments to government in cyber crime crackdown-Dolphins learn to wear sponges to hunt fish, but it interferes with their key navigation senses-ZSL says “access to nature has become a privilege, and not a right” for school children

The government will abolish Ofwat as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment.The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has said they will ensure “British families are never again hit by the shocking bill hikes we saw last year”.Reed made the announcement in response to an independent review released by Sir Jonathan Cunliffe on Monday morning.Speaking on The Standard podcast, we also hear from Giles Bristow, CEO of Surfers Against Sewage.Read more: What was said in the water report? All the key points.Also in this episode:-Elon Musk announces Baby Grok AI chatbot for children-The French government and Microsoft create a digital replica of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris-A US man dies after being pulled into an MRI scanner-Morrison's launches £129-a-month weight loss jab club-Scientists uncover hidden bone structures in the skin of Australian monitor lizards-Tom Troupe, Star Trek and Mission: Impossible fame, has passed away

Ever wondered what your pet is really thinking? Researchers are using machine learning to try and figure out exactly that.To learn more, we caught up with Dr Jonathan Birch, Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.“It might tell us that a lot of animals are actually not happy with the way we currently care for them.”Following on from Trump’s health diagnosis. What is chronic venous insufficiency?And scientists are unlocking history inside an ancient ice block.Also in this episode:-Fancy an AI agent taking control of your daily tasks?-Why the US plans to breed millions of flies and drop them from planes-World’s biggest Mars rock sells for $5.3 million at auction

We explore a revolutionary IVF technique, aimed at preventing mitochondrial diseases, that has resulted in the birth of eight healthy babies in the UK. Sir Professor Doug Turnbull, an expert in neurology, explains how their innovative method works. Plus, Donald Trump changes key Coca-Cola ingredient, and the new dialogue enhancement feature from Sonos.Also in this episode:Meta's ambitious AI data centresThe Major Oak tree, once linked to Robin Hood, is now at the centre of a national care campaign.Ai-Da, the humanoid robot, returns to the spotlight with a royal portrait of King Charles III.

The iconic Grade I listed greenhouses at the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew will experience a major renovation.The world-famous Palm House and Waterlily House date back to around 1848, and haven’t been touched for over forty years.To hear more about the reasons behind the £60 million renovation project, and the innovative approaches to make these iconic greenhouses net zero, we spoke to Reuben Briggs, Head of Estate Projects at Kew.‘It's a really aggressive environment. The iron is starting to corrode. Some of the glass is coming loose, and we're getting lots of heat escaping.'Virtual eye clinics in shopping centres could significantly reduce waiting times, as well as support government policies ‘for a future ready NHS’.That’s according to Siyabonga Ndwandwe from UCL’s Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, who joined us to discuss their latest study in more detail.According to the Association of Optometrists, during the pandemic, waits for NHS eye appointments rose sharply, resulting in a backlog.Also in this episode:-Cyberpunk 2077 is launching for Mac on July 17th-Yoga, tai chi, walking and jogging could be some of the best ways to tackle insomnia-Why the influencer behind Sylvanian Drama TikTok is getting sued

A once-a-day pill health experts are calling 'life-changing' will be offered to hundreds of people living with cystic fibrosis.The drug, called Alyftrek, is a type of modular therapy which works to tackle the underlying cause of the rare condition.NHS England has announced that the treatment will be available for children and adults with rare forms of cystic fibrosis.A new £650 million Electric Car Grant announced by the government is set to reduce the cost of some new electric cars.We speak with Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson about the technology behind their new EV bundle, which includes free charging.Plus, Nvidia are getting the ball rolling again for sales of their famous chips in China.Also in this episode:-Blue Sharks have a unique structure on their skin which allows them to change colour-Elon Musk’s Grok is making AI companions, including a goth anime girl - are they romantic interests or just skins?-Hamleys names Lego, Barbie and Rubik’s Cube the top three toys of all time