The UK's science and innovation push, plus Grammys chief on tech shaping music
The UK’s science and tech sector takes centre stage as leaders gather at the Science Museum for the Innovation for Growth summit, discussing how Britain can turn world-class research into real economic impact. Plus, London Global Cancer Week shines a spotlight on major new data revealing global differences in cancer survival.We also speak to Panos Panay, President of the Recording Academy, about how streaming and global connectivity are reshaping music tastes — and why artists performing in non-English languages are thriving like never before.Also in this episode:A new report warns the UK is now the most expensive place in the world to build nuclear power.UK clinicians report early hope in a groundbreaking gene therapy for Hunter syndrome.The MoD launches the world’s first military esports tournament.The digital-only PS5 hits its lowest price yet in early Black Friday deals.For all the latest news, visit standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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UK Navy takes aim at drones with £316m laser system
Britain’s defence tech gets a major boost as the Ministry of Defence signs a £316 million contract to equip Royal Navy ships with DragonFire laser weapon systems — capable of hitting a £1 coin from over a kilometre away. We break down what this leap in naval protection means for jobs, defence, and the UK’s future warfare capabilities.Plus, one of the UK’s largest prostate cancer studies gets underway, aiming to transform diagnosis and reduce harm for thousands of men.We also speak to Professor Mark Rowlands about why Plymouth has been crowned the happiest place in the UK to be a dog.Also in this episode:UCL scientists identify what triggered a huge ‘earthquake swarm’ near Santorini, detecting magma flows deep beneath the seafloor.James Webb Space Telescope spots a supermassive black hole that shouldn’t exist, challenging theories of early-universe formation.Cricket 26 launches ahead of the Ashes, with updated squads, stadiums and “Bazball”-inspired modes.Google tests Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop, hinting at smoother cross-platform file transfers.For all the latest news, head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI given a London boost as fintechs raise enormous sums
London’s tech scene is awash with fresh investment as AI startups and fintech innovators pull in major funding rounds. We break down what this wave of cash means for the future of jobs and housing, amid London’s booming AI ecosystem.Plus, AI data scraping battles are intensifying. With lawsuits flying, we speak to Fastly co-founder Simon Wistow about the escalating fight over how AI companies use online content.Also in this episode:Google releases Gemini 3, rolling advanced AI tools directly into SearchNASA tracks a rare interstellar comet as it passes through our solar systemPhysicsX, a London “physical AI” startup, has just extended its Series B to more than £117 millionLondon fintech SAPI raises £60m to support small businesses with flexible repayment tools.Rent-to-own platform Keyzy secures funding to buy £130m in homes for aspiring first-time buyersAll that, plus the latest from London’s thriving tech and science scene, in today’s Tech & Science Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: Ryan Holiday - What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius | Brave New World
On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by bestselling author and modern Stoic thinker Ryan Holiday to unpack today’s media landscape, the rise of echo chambers, and what Stoic leadership looks like in a noisy world.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Magnetic micro robots: revolutionising treatment for stroke and brain tumour patients
Several major online platforms have been taken offline following a Cloudflare outage.Spotify, X, Facebook and Canva were all hit when the network broke down in what the company called an “internal service degradation”.A magnetic micro robot that can travel through tiny blood vessels to deliver medication right where it’s needed has been developed by scientists in Switzerland.We speak to professor of Robotics and Intelligence Systems at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich Brad Nelson about the new technology, and how it could impact treatment for stroke and brain tumour patients.Also in this episode: Google CEO Sundar Pichai says no company "including us” would be immune if the AI bubble burstsBrit ordered to repay £4m million in cryptocurrency after hacking celebrity social media accountsCambridge researchers warn AI could become a “cognitive poison” in schools without a radical rethink of how education is delivered and assessedUK volcanic rocks coils turn CO2 into stone locking away decades of industrial emissionsIBM and UFC debut an AI system that gives real-time stats to commentatorsThis episode’s thumbnail image shows how small the latest ETH micro robot is. Credits: Luca Donati / lad.studio Zürich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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