Best Fatberg Podcasts (2026)

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Christmas Eve Tech & Science Daily: Whitechapel fatberg, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs glow-up, Fortnite Winterfest, GTA festive gifts, and a hopeful Parkinson’s science update 6:46

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On this Christmas Eve edition of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we’re keeping it festive but still very London: Thames Water tackles a fresh Whitechapel fatberg blockage, while Crystal Palace Park’s iconic Victorian dinosaur sculptures get a long-overdue restoration glow-up. After the break, we dip into seasonal gaming with Fortnite Wint…

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TfL and the driverless future, Paddington life-sciences mega-hub plans, and ARIA’s Arctic sea-ice experiment 7:39

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Today on Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at fresh plans for a major clinical life sciences building next to St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, TfL’s evolving role in how driverless vehicles could operate on London streets, and ARIA’s update on real-world field research into “re-thickening” Arctic sea ice. Plus: a London council cyb…

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London EV charging dashboard, 3D movies of black holes, Xbox Developer_Direct, and CES smart home upgrades 11:46

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Today on Tech and Science Daily from The Standard: London boroughs get a clearer view of EV charge point usage, Imperial-backed dementia studies move forward, and Professor Yves Wiaux explains to Alan Leer how AI is helping create 3D “movies” of black holes. Plus: Xbox sets a Developer_Direct date with Fable and Forza Horizon 6, and CES brings smar…

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London epilepsy sleep app trial, Ofcom vs Grok on X, and Accenture buys Faculty 7:56

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Today on Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, our host Alan Leer speaks about London researchers test a self-guided sleep web app for children with epilepsy, the UK piles pressure on X and xAI after Grok image-abuse concerns, and Accenture agrees to acquire London AI firm Faculty. Plus, CES 2026 foldable phone news, a major Valorant update, an…

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Freedom Pass review, UCL “beer-to-burger” cultivated meat breakthrough, and the UK’s new Cyber Action Plan 5:48

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, London Councils reviews the Freedom Pass as costs rise, UCL scientists turn brewing waste into scaffolds for cultivated meat, and the UK unveils a new Cyber Action Plan to harden public services. Plus quick consumer security updates and a gaming last call. Find all the latest news at Standard.co.…

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NHS Online hospital plan, Intel Panther Lake at CES, and Arc Raiders’ “aggression matchmaking” — Tech and Science Daily from The Standard 6:18

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In today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, NHS England sets out priority conditions for its upcoming NHS Online hospital, and CES 2026 kicks off with Intel’s new Panther Lake-era laptop chips and fresh Acer ultrabooks. Plus, Arc Raiders confirms “aggression-based matchmaking” that groups PvP-heavy players together. Hosted on Acast. See ac…

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Top Prediction Picks for Twenty Twenty-Six 28:05

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What will 2026 really bring? In this episode of Mark & Pete, we take a boldly unscientific but spiritually alert look at the year ahead, guided by Mark’s satirical poem The Top Prediction Picks for Twenty Twenty-Six. Expect humour, cultural commentary, and a Christian lens on a world that seems to be making it up as it goes along. We cover predicti…

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London council cyber clampdown, TfL Oyster upgrade, CES 2026 preview — plus Nesta’s Future Signals 2026 14:43

4d ago14:43

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Tech and Science Daily from The Standard covers a London council cyber security clampdown after a neighbouring incident, and TfL’s plans to modernise Oyster and contactless so phones and wearables play nicer with fare caps. After the break, we’re joined by Nesta to talk Future Signals 2026 — the emerging trends that could shape the year ahead — bef…

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Gaming & Gadgets Round-Up 2025: Switch 2, GTA VI Delays, Steam Deck Shifts and Samsung’s Tri-Fold Flex 5:35

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Alan Leer rounds up 2025’s biggest gaming and gadget moments — Switch 2’s launch, the year’s top awards winner, GTA VI’s delay, Steam Deck pricing shifts, and foldables going full tri-fold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Science Round-Up 2025: NHS Gene Editing, UK Heat Records, and a Nobel-Winning Quantum Moment 5:42

7d ago5:42

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Alan Leer runs through the biggest science threads of 2025 — from world-first gene editing on the NHS and UK temperature records to Nobel-level physics and a rare interstellar visitor For the latest news, visit Standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Year - The Survivor’s Guide to 2026 10:15

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Welcome to the New Year episode of Mark and Pete, where optimism is treated with caution and realism is offered with grace. The Survivor’s Guide to 2026 is a thoughtful, funny, and quietly Christian exploration of how to step into the year ahead without losing your soul, your sanity, or what remains of your dignity. This episode blends poetry, refl…

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Tech 2025 Round-Up: AI Agents, Online Safety Rules, Digital ID — and London’s Data-Centre Power Crunch 7:32

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In this Tech 2025 round-up, Alan Leer breaks down the year’s biggest tech themes: AI shifting from chatbots to agentic tools, the UK’s Online Safety Act enforcement, new digital ID plans, tougher competition rules for Big Tech, the privacy and ad-tracking shake-up, and why London’s data-centre boom is colliding with electricity grid limits. Hosted …

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Top Ten Christmas Party Rules 15:41

15d ago15:41

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Christmas, as it turns out, is a strange mixture of warmth and mild insanity, and this special episode leans cheerfully into both. Mark and Pete wander through the season’s rituals, irritations, costs, comforts, and contradictions, pausing often enough to laugh at them, and just long enough to take something seriously when it matters. There are poe…

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London robotaxis set for 2026 trials, the UK’s “year of the octopus”, and how AI digital twins could reshape future cities 9:46

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at plans for robotaxi trials in London in 2026, plus the surprising UK science story being dubbed the “year of the octopus” after a boom in sightings and catches off England’s south coast. Then Alan Leer drops into an interview with Johannes Maunz, Senior Vice President of AI at Hexagon, …

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Vodafone franchisee legal battle: 62 ex-partners sue, MPs step in — plus Starlink “super Wi-Fi” on Waterloo trains 11:32

15d ago11:32

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On Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we lead with an extended interview package on claims from former Vodafone franchisees — with 62 ex-partners taking legal action and Vodafone denying wrongdoing. Plus, a London commute upgrade: South Western Railway trials Starlink-powered “super Wi-Fi” on routes in and out of London Waterloo, and we wrap…

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Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati on Brave New World (Preview) 15:15

16d ago15:15

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On our sister podcast Brave New World, Host Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Professor Tim Spector and Dr Federica Amati — two of the leading scientific voices behind personalised nutrition company ZOE — to rethink everything we’ve been told about food. From the myths around “good” and “bad” fats to calorie-counting obsessions, they explain why so much …

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Steam Winter Sale starts, UK planning shake-up for broadband, Ofcom hands out an Online Safety Act fine — plus a wholesome “robot double” school story 7:48

24d ago7:48

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The Government opens a call for evidence on reforming planning rules to speed up digital infrastructure rollouts in England, Ofcom issues a £20,000 fine under the Online Safety Act for failing to respond to information requests, and the Steam Winter Sale kicks off for the annual backlog-pile-on. We also finish on a genuinely wholesome tech-for-good…

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London councils cyber incident update, London quantum cluster, UKRI boosts games and AI, plus Revolut Mobile and Alexa+ on the web 5:30

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Today on Tech and Science Daily from The Standard: the latest on the Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea cyber incident, a quantum year-end update from Imperial and the London Quantum Cluster, and UKRI’s shift toward growth funding — including video games. Plus, Revolut’s new UK mobile service, Alexa+ arriving on the web, and a couple of practical…

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Pinterest Predicts 2026 interview, Ofcom probes EE and Three outages, and London robots that can “feel” — Tech and Science Daily from The Standard 12:03

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Ofcom investigates BT’s EE and Three after major call outages affected emergency services, plus King’s College London research aiming to give robots a sense of touch. We also hear from Pinterest’s Sidney Stanback on the Pinterest Predicts 2026 report and how trend forecasting is speeding up, then cover the UK’s quantum push with Google’s Willow pro…

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London Sea Level Rise AI Images, Lancet Countdown 2025 Climate Health Report, and Antarctica’s New Royal Mail Postbox 5:58

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In today’s episode of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we start in London with AI visuals imagining what a six-metre sea level rise could mean for landmarks like Westminster and the Tower of London. Then we break down the Lancet Countdown 2025 findings on climate change and public health, from heat impacts to air pollution, and why it matt…

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Stolen Artefacts, Cancelled Social Media, and the Annual Flu Panic 24:16

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In this episode of Mark and Pete, we take a clear-eyed look at three stories that reveal how badly modern Britain and the wider West now struggle with value, authority, and fear. We begin with the theft of more than 600 artefacts from a Bristol museum. Individually, the items are of little monetary worth, but collectively they represent something f…

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The Game Awards 2025 Winners & Biggest Reveals — Plus London ADHD Custody Study and UK Rail Timetable Change 8:49

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Today we’re going big on The Game Awards 2025 — the winners, the indie sweep, and the announcements that just set up the next couple of years in gaming. Plus, we cover a major London custody screening study on undiagnosed ADHD, and the new UK rail timetable landing this weekend. For more, head to standard.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Tinnitus sound therapy hope, December game releases, Which? Top 50 picks & major ocean conservation win 14:19

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In this Friday episode of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at a new UK sound therapy that has reduced tinnitus loudness in trials and could one day be delivered by smartphones. We round up December 2025’s biggest new game releases before an interview with Which? editor Harry Rose on their Top 50 products of the year – including tha…

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How AI search really picks winners: ChatGPT, LLMs and the future of retail discovery 14:38

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As more of us ask ChatGPT what to buy — instead of Googling it — the rules of being discovered online are changing fast. In today’s episode, we dig into how large language models like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity are quietly becoming the new front door to retail. When an AI gives a single recommendation instead of a page of links, how does it cho…

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London “superflu” warning, Tube fare hike, UK satellite-to-mobile push & PlayStation 2025 Wrap-Up 8:52

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at NHS warnings over a record “superflu” wave hitting London and what it means for hospitals and daily life in the capital. We break down the 5.8% Tube fare rise coming next March and a new AI carers’ support trial in Richmond. After the break, we cover a fresh MIT study on how the brain …

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Taxing Beer, Drunk Wildife and Mad Musicals 19:55

29d ago19:55

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This week’s Mark and Pete episode dives into the brilliantly baffling state of modern Britain and beyond. We begin with the latest UK budget, where rising beer duty and new hospitality taxes threaten the future of hundreds of pubs across the nation. Why is the beating heart of British community life being priced out? Mark and Pete explore the humou…

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London innovation fund, Geminid meteor shower & garlic mouthwash study – plus Claimit CEO interview 10:05

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we’re in London for the city’s share of a major innovation fund and a Royal Society summit on marine biodiversity, fishing and climate change, with a quick nod to the UK Biobank Scientific Conference in Westminster. We’re also joined by Andy Watson, co-founder and CEO of Claimit, to help us under…

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Cloudflare outage, UCL air pollution study & December PS Plus games 9:28

29d ago9:28

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down new TfL lift tech for step-free travel, explain a major UCL study on how air pollution can weaken the benefits of exercise, and look at Cloudflare’s latest outage hitting LinkedIn and Zoom. We also cover a huge neutrino collaboration that could explain why the universe exists, Decem…

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Steven Bartlett on Brave New World (Preview) 14:00

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A special preview from our sister podcast Brave New World, which has just launched Season 4. Host Evgeny Lebedev sits down with Steven Bartlett to talk ambition, mindset, burnout, and the lessons failure can teach us — including one learned on a padel court. Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See a…

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AI in your GP, quantum brain scans for troops, and Samsung on decision fatigue 14:46

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In today’s episode of Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at a West London GP surgery trialling Mirror, an AI “patient scribe” that helps NHS patients remember their appointments, and the UK’s world-first mobile quantum brain scanner designed to study blast effects on troops. We’re also joined by Samsung UK & Ireland Chief Customer Of…

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London council cyber attacks, NHS winter crisis warning, underground maps, quantum teleportation & YouTube Recap 14:07

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In today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the cyber attacks hitting multiple London councils, warnings of a “historic winter crisis” in the capital’s A&Es, and a major update to Ordnance Survey’s underground mapping project as Openreach joins the National Underground Asset Register. We also take a look at a new UK cyber too…

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Heathrow third runway explained, London drones row, Samsung TriFold & December’s big game releases 13:31

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we break down the UK Government’s decision to back Heathrow’s third runway plans and speak to UN tourism adviser Anita Mendiratta about what the expansion means for London, the environment and rival European hubs. We also look at how power-hungry data centres are worsening the capital’s housing c…

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OBR Leaks, Mansion Tax & A Fateful Fiscal Forecast 19:11

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In this Mark and Pete Budget Special, our intrepid duo dive into the chaos, comedy, and quiet despair of Britain’s latest economic rumblings. First up: the OBR leak that spilled early forecasts across Westminster like a carelessly opened hymnbook, revealing sluggish growth, stubborn borrowing, and a government hoping nobody notices the fine print. …

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Travel Tuesday scams, Stansted goes contactless and Puma’s new Oxford Street flagship 10:48

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we look at Puma’s massive new Oxford Street flagship store, Stansted and Southend finally joining London’s contactless rail network, and how wetter winters are forcing the UK transport system to adapt. We also speak to Tim Johnson from the Civil Aviation Authority about staying safe from Travel T…

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Digital phone switchover hits London, Budget backs UK tech & Nintendo buys new studio 9:20

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard we explain what the digital phone switchover means for London landline and telecare users, break down how the latest UK Budget plans to keep high-growth tech firms and R&D jobs in Britain, and look at UCL’s role in uncovering a vast Bronze Age “mega city”. We also dive into a newly discovered deep…

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DLR strike, £82m Somerset House revamp, Cyberpunk 2077’s big win – plus Which? on Black Friday “fake deals” 13:18

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On today’s Tech and Science Daily from The Standard, we cover DLR cleaners striking over sick pay on London’s driverless railway, the Courtauld’s £82m plan to transform Somerset House into a state-of-the-art campus, and new UK analysis warning that over-reliance on carbon removals could push up climate costs. In gaming, Cyberpunk 2077 passes 35 mil…

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City Hall questions skinny jabs as physicists spot a cosmic clue 11:35

2M ago11:35

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City Hall is probing the surge in so-called “skinny jabs”, as London Assembly members warn of unlicensed sellers, counterfeit pens and off-label prescriptions. The hearing digs into how Londoners are accessing GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro — and whether people are being properly protected and informed. The Environment Agency has released new…

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NHS approves ‘living drug’, plus Apple TV’s latest Ice Age epic 12:47

2M ago12:47

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The NHS approves a groundbreaking new “living drug” for aggressive leukaemia, offering fresh hope for patients whose cancer has returned or resisted treatment — and marking a major win for London’s life sciences sector. Plus, UCL and Royal Free researchers push forward with greener, cheaper ways to manufacture next-gen cell therapies. We also look …

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Superman, Super Fatberg, and Super Scottish Soccer 18:00

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In this episode of Mark and Pete, your favourite businessman-and-preacher double act dive into a trio of “super” stories shaping the week’s headlines. First up, a pristine copy of Superman #1 turns up in a dusty attic and becomes the most valuable comic ever sold, reminding us how forgotten things can suddenly reveal extraordinary worth. Then we pl…

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The UK's science and innovation push, plus Grammys chief on tech shaping music 13:22

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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…

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UK Navy takes aim at drones with £316m laser system 10:08

2M ago10:08

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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 …

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AI given a London boost as fintechs raise enormous sums 11:59

2M ago11:59

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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 ab…

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REPLAY: Ryan Holiday - What we can learn from Marcus Aurelius | Brave New World 16:19

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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/priva…

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Magnetic micro robots: revolutionising treatment for stroke and brain tumour patients 10:34

2M ago10:34

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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…

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Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice? 12:42

2M ago12:42

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A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support.Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks. Plus, businesses are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, but new data …

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Trump Sues the BBC, Cheating Pub Quizzers, and Tariffs Gone Bananas 19:58

2M ago19:58

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In this episode of Mark & Pete, the boys tackle three stories that prove the world has not yet learned to behave itself. First up: Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC for billions after an edited clip of his January 6th speech sparks outrage and accusations of media misconduct. We explore what’s actually happened, the legal reality behind defamat…

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Remote Touch: Scientists discover humans have ‘seventh sense’ 6:57

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Scientists have found evidence that humans may have a previously unknown “remote touch” ability - sensing objects beneath surfaces or buried in sand without direct contact. We're joined by Dr Elisabetta Versace, the study’s lead author and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, who explains how humans can sense objects wi…

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REPLAY: Dr. John Krystal - Why ketamine can solve a mental health epidemic | Brave New World 17:22

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr John Krystal — Professor of Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine — to explore how ketamine could transform the treatment of mental health disorders. They discuss what ketamine is, how it works, and why it’s being hailed as a breakthrough in tackling the global mental h…

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REPLAY: Dr. Peter Attia - Medicine 3.0 | Brave New World 13:53

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with Dr Peter Attia — a leading physician, longevity expert, and bestselling author. Together they explore Medicine 3.0 — Peter’s blueprint for extending both lifespan and healthspan — and why emotional wellbeing is just as vital as physical health. “It doesn’t matter how …

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REPLAY: Dr. Aubrey de Grey - Why we don’t “have” to age | Brave New World 12:32

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On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Dr Aubrey de Grey — a pioneering biomedical gerontologist and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical views on ageing, Dr de Grey believes we can and should treat ageing as a medical condition, not an inevitability. In this fascinating conversation, Evg…