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Research reveals how mice manage fear responses, uncovering key brain pathways that could aid in treating PTSD and anxiety. The AI Action Summit sheds light on global competition in AI ethics and governance. The moon is under protection for 90 historic sites linked to the Apollo 11 mission, highlighting their significance for future lunar activities. Meanwhile, studies show female downhill mountain-bikers face greater injury risks, and speculation swirls around the release of an affordable iPhone SE 4 and updates to Apple's iOS.

David Shrier, a Professor of Practice at Imperial College London, shares insights from France's first global AI conference. He delves into the geopolitical consequences of AI and the EU's evolving role in regulation through the AI Act. Fascinating discoveries abound, such as the rare gravitational lens surrounding galaxy NGC 6505, while lighter stories include a monkey causing a power outage in Sri Lanka and the unexpected cancellation of a Bryan Adams concert over a fatberg. Plus, OpenAI's heartwarming Super Bowl ad promotes human-AI collaboration.

Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Evgeny Lebedev. They explore how childhood trauma shapes self-limiting beliefs and the anxiety stemming from societal pressures. Maté discusses the impact of modern culture on mental health, emphasizing its toxicity and disconnect from basic human needs. He contrasts emotional repression in Western education with the nurturing practices of indigenous cultures, while also delving into technology's dual role in shaping emotional connections.

Research by Oxford Economics and hardware-maker IBM claims quantum computing could boost economic productivity by over eight per cent in the coming decades - but concerns remain about the ultra-powerful tech’s environmental impact. Record hot January was 1.75C above pre-industrial era. Mummification of pharaohs unwrapped at London hologram show - we speak with Egyptologist Nacho Ares, who is curator of Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition.Also in this episode:Cyber-warrior recruits sought for British armyPolice seize 1,000 stolen devices in smartphone blitzHow BBC host sought refund after ‘cat-fishing’ dating app banDoomscroll...AI scan reveals ‘disgust’ in burned Roman papyrus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachelle Abbott joins London GP Dr Sonia Adesara, who explains the ‘wild west’ culture of online weight-loss jab prescriptions. Plus Louise Edwards, chief strategy officer & deputy registrar at the General Pharmaceutical Council, on tougher new rules to combat unregistered online pharmacies.Endangered Darwin’s froglets, the size of a grain of rice, born at London Zoo - with Dr Ben Tapley, ZSL’s curator of amphibians and reptiles.How AI helped The Beatles secure their eighth Grammy Award.Also in this episode:Major AI breast cancer screening trial ‘to cut waiting times’Source Code by Bill Gates: Microsoft co-founder believes he would have been diagnosed with childhood autismCould You Be Loved named Bob Marley’s most played track in UK this century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump says he “might” hit Britain with trade tariffs and warned of American levies on EU imports “pretty soon” - we discover how such restrictions might impact with UK tech and services, Dr Ashok Kumar, associate professor at Birkbeck University of London and supply chain expert. Health officials announce 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England. Stranded Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams reveals she’s not walked, sat or laid down for two-thirds of a year while stuck on the ISS in microgravity.Also in this episode: Heathrow third runway toxic air increase warningThroat cancer warning signsWould you let Google make your phone calls? Consumer expert Harry Kind on how AI phone tech could help small business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions continue to grow about air safety in the US capital. We hear from Graham Braithwaite, professor of safety and accident investigation, at Cranfield University.Crispr designed gene cutting therapy for some patients with severe sickle cell disease, approved for NHS use. The ‘godfather of artificial intelligence’ issues stark warning that the technology could one day replace humans.Also in this episode:Dr Ashley King, from the Department of Earth Sciences at London’s Natural History Museum, on their analysis of the remarkable minerals found in the famous Nasa asteroid sample, Bennu, which they say unlocks secrets to “the ​starting ​point ​of ​our ​solar ​system”.Acas issues new advice on dealing with neurodiversity at work. A Complete Unknown: Bob Dylan gets a 150% boost in music streaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re joined by tech entrepreneur Ahti Heinla, the Skype co-founder who went on to run AI-powered robot delivery firm Starship Technologies. Heinla is calling on the Starmer government to improve regulation for automated technology.Asteroid alert: football pitch-sized space rock under watch.Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg shrugs off DeepSeek fears.Also in this episodeJenny Halpern Prince, co-founder of The Lady Garden Foundation, debunks myths surrounding vital smear tests and the charity’s poll revealed half of British women are intentionally putting off important cervical screenings. We are also joined by Vicky Ellis, 35, from Eastbourne, who tells of her experience receiving a cervical cancer diagnosis.UK chlorate warning in Coca-Cola canned drinksStorm Eowyn: UK’s National Trust loses more than 10,000 trees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the groundbreaking DeepSeek- R1 model with Dr Mark Kennedy, who leads Imperial College London’s Data Science Institute.What is DeepSeek, and how has this small team from China revolutionised AI technology? We also discuss any implications of this model for the future of AI, the potential “wake-up call” for existing tech giants, and the significance of having more players in the field. Plus, could this all be a positive step for small business leaders?This episode includes a look back at Monday’s stock market crash with The London Standard’s Business Editor Jonathan Prynn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surging popularity of Chinese discount AI software DeepSeek appears to have wobbled investors’ faith in the profitability of AI and the sector’s demand for expensive high-tech chips.How London’s black cabbies outsmart AI, with Professor of ​Cognitive ​Neuroscience Hugo Spiers, from University College London’s department of Psychology & Language Sciences.Also in this episode:From Storm Eowyn to Storm Herminia: bad weather brings more disruption to UK transport servicesUS woman ‘feels like superwoman’ after receiving pig organ transplantWhy an entire motorway was built around a man’s house in China Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.