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Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It by digital activist Cory Doctorow is now out in hardback.In his new book, Cory explains why the internet is getting worse - and who is behind it.The Standard’s Will Rogers-Coltman sat down with Cory to dig a bit deeper.Will joins us on the podcast to tell us what Enshittification is, and why Cory thinks AI is heading for a “ghastly crash”.Also in this episode:A ‘game-changing’ HIV prevention jab will be offered in England and WalesAround 300,000 military veterans are now able to download their digital ID cardsThe five plants to protect your home from flood damage, according to DefraOpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Dr Martin Luther King Jr'Growing evidence that students achieve higher grades when using AI to study'- PearsonThe number of bees at risk of extinction in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of people have alleged that they, or a family member, developed forms of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder — and are now seeking damages at the High Court in London.The pharmaceutical giant has been accused of knowingly selling talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.To find out more about the case and what comes next, we spoke to The Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk.We also spoke to Dr Adam Clancy, lecturer in Materials Chemistry at UCL, to learn more about the mineral talc, its connection to asbestos, and its potential effects on the human body.Plus, Apple has introduced its new M5 chip across the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro.Health officials have also announced that newborn babies in England will be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition that can cause long-term health problems if left untreated.Also in this episode:UK railways get a brand new clock design for the first time in half a centuryThe Asus ROG Ally X handheld goes up for pre-orderWhy experts are calling for an end to the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s running shoesThe ‘magical’ moment a 3,000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard is revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists have found a way to “see” anxiety in the brain.This is the first study of its kind looking at the intense "avoid-avoid conflict" anxiety.Participants took part in a video game-style task, which was designed by PhD student Ben Stocker - who joins us to discuss the findings in more detail.Meta has introduced a PG-13 cinema-style rating for teenagers using Instagram.And an image of a rare hyena in a ghost town wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Also in this episode:-Scientists have warned the planet has reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point-OpenAI’s ChatGPT will soon be able to have erotic conversations with users-And new analysis of Ice Age fossils suggests hippos lived in Central Europe much later than previously thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple has announced a major expansion of its renewables investment in Europe.It's part of the company's ongoing effort to cut the carbon footprint caused by customers powering and charging Apple devices.By 2030, Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire supply chain.According to researchers from University College London, quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term.To find out more, we spoke to lead author Dr Mikaela Bloomberg from UCL’s Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care.And – eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold.Also in this episode:Which breweries are using artificial intelligence to develop their latest beers?TikTok: campaigners warn millions of users will be at risk if London office closesScientists say some dogs could be as addicted to toys as humans are with online gambling and gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is God real?Since the Big Bang Theory was proposed, it has been a point of contention between science and religion.To tie in with the release of the English edition of God: The Science, The Evidence, The Standard's features writer Claudia Cockerell spoke to one of its authors, French engineer Michel-Yves Bolloré.Their book claims that there is evidence of the existence of God.Claudia walks us through the book, their evidence, and the reaction from cosmologists.To read the full article, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around 70,000 users of Discord globally could have had sensitive data stolen by hackers.The platform says criminals targeted a third-party service called 5CA, hired for age verification appeals.Data stolen includes official ID photographs, and potentially personal information such as partial credit card numbers and messages.A new tool is being developed by MI:RNA to help diagnose osteoarthritis in dogs earlier.Qualified vet and Chief Scientific Officer, Robert Coultous, joins us to tell us more.Acclaimed violinist Esther Abrami on London’s Southbank Centre and TikTok’s new accelerator programme for classical content creators.Also in this episode: -‘Viewing own face through baby filter could help unlock memories’-Scientists transplant a pig liver into a human-20,000 people to help drive mental health research-Incense bowl and helmet handle among finds at National Trust estate dig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.Now, this is a bit of a break from the usual guests on Tech & Science Daily, but in this wide ranging conversation Evgeny and Dame Helen discuss everything from the evolution of technology, ageing, to the contemporary media landscape and social media.“It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS”Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two teenagers have been arrested after a ransomware attack stole data from a nursery chain in London.The Met Police say the pair, aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail.Cyberhackers were said to be using the pictures and names of about 8,000 children, to demand ransom money.Women who have a caesarean birth at an advanced stage of labour are about eight times more likely to devolop scars in the womb, which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in the future.To learn more, we’re joined by Anna David, Professor and Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at University College London Hospital, and she’s also Director of the Institute for Women’s Health at UCL.Plus, why gold prices have rocketed to a new all-time high.Also in this episode:Meta updates Facebook's algorithm to give you more of what you actually want to seeA modified Land Rover that even had a propeller to cross the Bering Strait, is going to auctionAn athlete runs the entire circumference of Cornwall to raise money for Alzheimer's diseaseWhat city has used enough power to make over 850 billion cups of tea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world may be at a crucial turning point in the transition to clean power.A new analysis by energy think tank Ember shows renewable energy generation has overtaken coal globally for the first time on record.We’re joined by Robert Palmer, deputy director at Uplift, to unpack what this milestone means for the future of energy — from falling costs and growing solar capacity to the political will needed to phase out oil and gas.Also in this episode:Spotify users can now use ChatGPT to find music and create playlistsThe Met police dismantle a criminal network suspected of smuggling 40,000 stolen phones out of the UKJaguar Land Rover resumes manufacturing after major cyber attackNutrition science firm ZOE launches an AI-powered gut health appPine martens return to Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).What is motor neurone disease, what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and can sport cause the condition?We join UCL’s professor of clinical neurology, Andrea Malaspina.Professor Malaspina is also clinical and academic lead of the Queen Square Motor Neuron Disease Centre.Also in this episode:The world’s leading AI event, HumanX, is officially coming to Europe in 2026The Big Issue partners with tech company Lenovo to equip charities with laptopsStorm Amy: Thousands of homes remain without powerThe Andrew Law Gallery at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum reopens this October Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.