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From 2am on October 26th, the clock change will mark the end of British Summer Time (BST) and the start of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).But when did the tradition begin? To find out more, we speak to the Curator of Time at Royal Museums Greenwich, Dr Emily Akkermans.Sir Keir Starmer has said digital IDs will “cut the faff”, in a bid to reverse scepticism for the scheme.To learn more about the government's proposed digital ID's, listen here.Plus, a biology teacher has become the first patient in the UK to receive a “gamechanger” therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS).Also in this episode:-OpenAI will be able to store data on British soil for the first time under a new Government deal-For the first time, questions about menopause will be included in NHS health checks-Amazon have unveiled 'Amelia', their AI-powered AR glasses for their delivery drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by Swizz Beatz, a GRAMMY-winning producer who’s worked with Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes.He’s also the co-founder of The Dean Collection, established with his wife, Alicia Keys.Swizz has announced a new global partnership with Qatar Airways - launching the Creative 100, a platform celebrating and connecting the world’s most visionary creatives.He also tells us about redesigning aeroplanes, why he's not afraid of artificial intelligence, and the one piece of tech he can’t live without when he's creating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI has unveiled its new AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, now available for Mac users and coming soon to Windows, iOS and Android.The browser lets you chat with ChatGPT while you surf the web, summarise pages, and even perform actions like booking flights — all designed to make browsing more interactive and personalised.Eurostar unveils its first-ever double-decker electric trains, set to run between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam by 2031.Plus, a tiny eye implant helps people with advanced macular degeneration regain sight in a world-first trial.We speak to the trial’s lead investigator Mr Mahi Muqit, a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.Also in this episode:The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is now estimated to be the most economically damaging hack in UK historyElon Musk fires back at NASA’s chief as tensions rise in the new space raceStorm Benjamin set to batter the UK with 70mph winds and heavy rain later this weekMasked thieves pull off a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre, stealing royal jewels worth €88 millionAnd a glossy ibis is spotted in a new part of Scotland for the first time, as climate change shifts migration patterns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts are warning that women are being exploited by a growing ‘menopause gold rush’ as companies and influencers rush to give profit-driven advice.It’s led to a call for a national education programme to ensure women get clear, evidence-based support and advice.Meanwhile, UK scientists are hoping to join NASA in working on the Habitable Worlds Observatory - a new telescope designed to search for signs of life on distant planets.We hear from Dr Vincent Van Eylen, Associate Professor in Exoplanets at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory about the project and what it means for the UK’s role in future space exploration.Also in this episode:AI could give NHS staff back 400,000 hours a monthMPs are questioning why UK’s key online services rely on Amazon after yesterday’s major outageSpace debris that has fallen to Earth is thought to be from a Chinese rocketMicrosoft confirms next-gen Xbox is in developmentBingo, holidays and meals out are helping older men stay stronger for longerHear Rachelle Abbott's interview about the AWS outage from yesterday's Tech & Science Daily. She speaks with Antonio Weiss, a Senior Partner at The Public Services Consultants, and former Senior Digital Adviser to Sir Keir Starmer, about the internet disruption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge internet outage caused widespread global disruption on Monday, with a number of major websites and apps experiencing significant service issues.The issue was linked to a problem on cloud computing provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Major organisations such as HMRC, Lloyds Bank, Ring Doorbell, Snapchat, Slack, and Fortnite were among those affected, with outage monitoring website Downdetector reporting a massive spike in errors, 6.5 million in total worldwide.Tech & Science Daily spoke to Sir Keir Starmer’s former Senior Digital Adviser, Antonio Weiss, who is now a senior partner at The Public Services Consultants.Also in this episode:-Why European astronauts are training to fly helicopters ahead of lunar missions…-Alongside Cate Blanchett, The King has hailed the work of Kew Gardens' Millennium Seed Bank 25 years after it opened-Birth of rare female eastern mountain bongo is a ‘significant milestone’ for species Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.