The fire has forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents of Pacific Palisades, home to stars including Ben Affleck, and Tom Hanks.

Why HMPV is not another Covid-19 pandemic with Dr Chris Smith of The Naked Scientists (which grew in popularity during the pandemic) and a medical consultant specialising in clinical microbiology and virology at Cambridge University. 

David ​L. Shrier, ​Professor ​of ​Practice ​in ​AI ​and ​Innovation ​with ​Imperial ​College ​London business school, joins us from CES 2025 in Las Vegas for more Nvidia updates.

Also in this episode:

• Was the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel planned 'using generative AI’?
• Scientists believe just one cup of coffee in the morning leads to better heart health
• Less grey seal pups born at popular coastal breeding ground

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...Including most powerful processor, the GeForce RTX 5090, plus new AI gaming chips. EU leaders react to Elon Musk’s outbursts over UK child grooming gangs ahead of elections. Scientists unlock secrets of Earth’s climate past, with lead researcher Dr Hanna Jurikova, senior research fellow at St Andrews’ School of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Also in this episode:

• Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 95 in western China
• GMB’s Dr Hilary Jones on dangers of ultra processed foods
• Paperclip-sized chameleon on conservationists’ 2025 watchlist

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Chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford, on Sir Keir Starmer’s response to Elon Musk - and why the Tesla boss has targeted Britain.

CES 2025: Nvidia, Samsung AI assistants - if you fancy a real-time recipe on a cooking show - and the robot cat that can cool down your coffee.

British woman receives first liver transplant for stage four bowel cancer

Also in this episode:

• Is a common virus behind Alzheimer’s in some patients?
• Korean scientists believe small satellites could capture better understanding of supermassive black holes
• Brazilian nun becomes world’s oldest living person at 117

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The Met Office’s Alex Deakin on the latest weather warning news, UK snow warning and the impact of rare freezing rain.

Former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg steps down as Meta’s chief global affairs officer.

Are nanoplastics impairing the effect of antibiotics? Tech & Science Daily is joined by Professor Lukas Kenner and PhD student Nikola Zlatkov to discuss the study.

Also in this episode:

• Has Nintendo’s Switch 2 core hardware been leaked?
• UK low-cost airline cuts paint coats to save weight & fuel costs
• Undersea wilderness ‘being lost’ in Scotland’s coastal waters
• Works such as Hitchcock’s first ‘talkie’ Blackmail and a Popeye classic among US copyrights expiring in 2025.

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How a groundbreaking DNA test could redefine our understanding of ancient history, with Professor Peter Heather of King’s College London. What we know about the potential link between the Tesla Cybertruck explosion and the New Orleans terror attack. Meet Hilda, the first IVF calf, who could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in dairy farming.

Also in this episode:

• Early cancer diagnosis in England hits its highest level yet.
• Why scientists have designed virtual reality goggles for mice and their potential role in studying brain function.
• A man with a collection of 4.2 million butterflies seeks a new generation of “safe hands” to preserve his life's work.

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What’s next for AI in the coming year? In this episode, Rachelle Abbott sits down with futurist and AI expert David Shrier. David is a Professor of Practice in AI and Innovation at Imperial College Business School, Co-Director of the Trusted AI Alliance, Academic Director at the Centre for Digital Transformation, and a Visiting Scholar at the MIT School of Engineering.

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In this replay: A preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines.

To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider.

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Welcome to Tech & Science Daily’s health and medical news review, where you’ll hear selected stories and interview highlights from 2024.

In this episode: AI assistant for Alzheimer’s patients, world-first lung cancer vaccine given to UK patient, cancer breakthrough: glowing dye helps find invisible cells, Musk’s Neuralink brain chip fitted to paraplegic chess player - what happened?

Also in this episode:

Pioneering sleep apnoea nerve stimulator treatment

The science of happiness revealed

Tiny robots ‘to treat brain bleeds’

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Founded in post-war Britain by Trevor Francis, Scalextric has entertained families worldwide for generations. But in an era of rapid technological advancements, digital gaming, and AI, can this iconic brand stay on track? Will Scalextric remain a festive favorite in the years to come?

To explore these questions, we’re joined by Simon Owen, Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies.

In this episode:

• The evolution of Scalextric, from 1957 to 2025.
• What inspired the creation
• How the company make the classic toy
• Does Father Christmas embrace the new designs and technology?
• How do they compete with digital gaming?
• Their plans for the future and the use of AI
• Growing up with a Scalextric set and family relationships
• Why Simon thinks Scalextric can survive the demands of technology

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What are the gaming highlights of 2024 and what can we expect in 2025?

From the big beasts such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and EAFC 24, to indie gems Balatro and Animal Well, we look at the hits - and misses - of the year.

In this special episode, we’re joined by the London Standard’s culture and gaming writer, Vicky Jessop. Vicky also discusses the surprises and flops, best sellers, and we get a sneak peek into the most anticipated games of 2025, including GTA 6 and Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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