Marks & Spencer’s revealed the impact of a massive cyber attack earlier this year. The retailer says profits were hit hard when hackers took them offline at Easter, knocking out online sales and leaving shelves bare for weeks.

Elsewhere, scientists in London are looking at whether wireless power could be used to keep lunar rovers running in space. The collaboration between Imperial College London and MSA Space is being funded by the UK Space Agency.

Suze Cooper speaks to Professor of Electrical Energy Conversion at Imperial, Paul Mitcheson, about what it could mean for future space exploration.

Also in this episode…

• Plans to block scam mobile calls from abroad within a year
• Is Government red tape causing UK science and tech to ‘bleed out’?
• Scientists warn geoengineering could trigger droughts and hurricanes
• Sky Live to be discontinued less than three years after launch
• WhatsApp officially arrives for Apple Watch wearers
• An extra reason to look to the skies this bonfire night

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OpenAI has signed a $38 billion (£29 billion) deal with Amazon.The seven-year partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon Web Services. It’s the latest in a string of partnerships necessary to ensure what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes as the ‘massive, reliable compute’ needed to scale up AI.

Elsewhere, UK scientists have developed a gel that encourages teeth to regrow their own enamel - something long thought impossible. We speak to Professor Alvaro Mata, Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Biomaterials at the University of Nottingham, about how it works and why it’s a breakthrough for oral healthcare.

Also in this episode…

• Victims of ‘silent scandal’ pregnancy drug call for UK inquiry
• Study shows walking 5,000 steps a day could slow Alzheimer’s-linked brain decline
• Amazon rolls out UK’s largest fleet of electric lorries
• Are video game developers breaking the law by ‘switching off’ games people have purchased?
• The campaign calling on parents to get their kids moving this winter
• Can chimpanzees make rational decisions?

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Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.

High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it’s still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems.

Also in this episode, The Bionic Awards are coming to London. Entries are now open for the inaugural event to be held in Shoreditch next year. 

We speak to founder of the awards and London Standard tech editor Alex Pell along with AI filmmaker Diane Laidlow of Afro Futcha, about the importance of recognising AI creativity.

Plus…

• A new £1.9million study will look at whether AI can help doctors make better decisions around how to treat prostate cancer
• New research shows skipping breakfast might leave you feeling hungry but won’t impact your thinking skills
• The Microsoft glitch that’s waited 10 years for a fix
• A new sustainable tub for Cadbury’s Heroes and a change to the chocolate line-up

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Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.

In this episode:

• What is morbid curiosity?
• How our bodies react to horror
• Why are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
• Do we lack empathy if we like scary films?
• Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re used
• The morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…
• Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial?

For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk

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U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to restart nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to stay on an “equal basis” with Russia and China.

Virgin is to take on the Channel Tunnel, challenging thirty years of Eurostar dominance.

Ahead of the release of Small Achievable Goals on ITVX on November 1st, we join Canadian actress and writer, Meredith MacNeill, who stars as Kris in the show.

Meredith talks about bringing menopause to the screen with humour and honesty.

The Government confirms £55bn boost for science and tech research and development.

Also in this episode:

• MAX conference: Adobe unveils a series of new AI-powered tools

• Mediterranean diet can help tackle IBS symptoms, trial finds

• Astronomers have made an unexpected discovery at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — one of only three ever observed

• Dictionary.com has chosen “6‑7” as its 2025 Word of the Year 

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Nvidia is poised to reach a $5 trillion dollar market value after its shares jumped 5% following a string of announcements at its annual GPU Technology Conference.

Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba after ferocious winds caused power outages and catastrophic damage across Jamaica.

And why looking at art in galleries can provide immediate stress relief, with Dr Tony Woods from King's College London.

Also in this episode:

• OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profit

• Morning-after pill is now available for free in pharmacies across England

• Scientists conclude how corals rebuild themselves on the reef

• Three big cats have specialist CT scans to solve medical mystery

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All main global operations are understood to be impacted, with the UK among those to see office roles axed.

Storm hunters fly into Hurricane Melissa as Jamaica braces for 'storm of the century'.

To hear our chat with Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman, click here.

From December, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat will start blocking users under the age of 16 in Australia.

And, why the British Library's 'Secret Maps' exhibition is so significant now, with Nick Dykes, Curator of Modern Map Collections. Plus, why Taylor Swift may even draw a crowd.

Also in this episode:

• Turkey hit by a magnitude 6.1 earthquake

• Suffolk on alert following a new bird flu outbreak

• CRISPR-engineered pig kidney keeps man alive for nine months

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Hurricane Melissa is now Category 5, meaning it is the strongest storm to hit Jamaica since 1988.

As of 5 a.m. EDT on Monday, maximum sustained winds of 160 mph were recorded.

How destructive is Storm Melissa going to be? How much rainfall is expected to hit Jamaica, and has climate change played a role in its intensity?

We speak to Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman, from the Met Office.

Also in this episode:

• Is the US finally closer to a TikTok deal?

• Rapid blood test for children ‘could spot sepsis and save lives’

• Microsoft reveals its latest AI-powered tools to search the web

• Why “hangxiety” is very much real, according to science

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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

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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.

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