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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard.

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Episodes
  • Asteroid Bennu: Scientists unlock clues to the origins of the solar system
    Aug 22 2025

    We join Professor Russell, a planetary scientist and the co-author of two new major studies on asteroid Bennu.


    From studying its space dust, they believe they’ve unlocked clues to the origins of the solar system, as well as how the rock even helped Earth become habitable.


    TikTok is putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the UK, a new species of iguanodontian dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight, and floating Blue Dragon sea slugs close off beaches across southern Spain.


    Also in this episode:


    -A humanoid takes an unfortunate tumble at the first World Humanoid Robotic Games in China


    -Netflix and Ubisoft unveil teaser for anime series Splinter: Deathwatch


    -Drinking less water increases the stress hormone cortisol


    -Scientists discover the first known fossil evidence of fish testing life beyond water

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    12 mins
  • Microsoft’s AI chief raises alarm over ‘AI psychosis’ reports
    Aug 21 2025

    Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence said he’s being “kept awake at night” as more people report suffering from “AI psychosis”.


    David Shrier, Professor of Practice, AI & Innovation at Imperial College London, told us "if someone is experiencing a psychotic episode, the AI might inadvertently reinforce the psychosis."


    And, scientists have found our internal compass.


    Russell Epstein, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, told us how they used neuroimaging and virtual reality to identify two brain regions that help humans maintain their sense of direction while moving around.


    Also in this episode:


    -We speak to Lynda Scammell, head of borderline at the MHRA, about the product warning relating to Nutrition Ignition Magnesium Glycinate Gummies


    -US gamers will see a price hike for Sony’s PlayStation 5 console


    -Google have unveiled their 10th generation of phone.


    -A seabird that only poops while flying

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    11 mins
  • Toothpaste made from hair repairs damaged teeth
    Aug 20 2025

    A new study shows that a protein found in hair, skin and wool is better at protecting teeth than fluoride. We speak to Dr Sherif Elsharkawy from King’s College London about how keratin toothpaste can stop tooth decay.


    Children who vape are three times more likely to become smokers, that's according to an umbrella review published in Tobacco Control.


    UK ‘agreed to drop’ Apple data demand in privacy row, US chief says. Read more here.


    Plus, a new moon has been discovered orbiting Uranus


    Also in this episode:


    • Meta announces a restructure of its AI departments


    • Thousands object to Tesla's bid to supply energy to UK homes


    • Radio waves could improve sense of smell in humans


    • Fireball lights up night skies across southern Japan


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    10 mins
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