Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said a "strong oscillation" in the European grid was behind the unprecedented power outage across Spain and Portugal on Monday.

Both countries saw train stations, phone lines, traffic lights, and ATM machines knocked out.

A large fire has broken out at an electrical substation in West London. This comes a month after a substation fire shut down Heathrow airport.

Plus, ZSL hope to unravel the mystery of 230 film reels found hidden in their archive - some with cryptic titles, some with no title at all.

Tech & Science Daily spoke to Tina Campanella, ZSL’s Bicentenary Project Manager, to find out what help they need from historians and film buffs.

Also in this episode:

• Hugging Face release their latest 3D printed arm for $100
• World-first clinical trial for fridge-free vaccine launches in the UK
• 15% rise in applications to study artificial intelligence at UK universities
• Why 15 avatar dogs interrupted a live football match on Twitch

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The GMB union says school staff have voiced concerns about the impact of AI, such as cheating, plagiarism, lazy thinking, loss of human touch and too much screen time.

Why industrial waste is turning into rock, and transforming our coastline, faster than predicted… with Dr Amanda Owen, senior lecturer in sedimentology at the University of Glasgow (School of Geographical and Earth Sciences)

Nasa release first image of their Curiosity Rover travelling across Mars.

Also in this episode:

• Instagram's Edits app has 7 million downloads in first week
• Some shark bites could be a form of self-defence, researchers say
• New digital live map helps you never miss a train again

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Giant icebergs that scientists believe drifted off the UK coast 18,000 years ago are now helping researchers at the British Antarctic Survey to understand the impact that climate change and global warming are having on the Antarctic. Dr James Kirkham joins us on the podcast to explain how.

 Why ​Apple is reportedly planning to diversify its supply chain, moving its iPhone production away from China and making India its primary source.

The rapidly crumbling exoplanet hurtling through space, with Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Finn Burridge.

Also in this episode:

• Google’s“call to arms” over a worrying gap in the UK’s adoption of artificial intelligence.
• Volkswagen America and Uber’s plans for a robotaxi service as soon as 2026
• And how marathon runners’ urine could soon be enriching our soil

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China has released their lunar plans which could include a nuclear power plant. 

They hope it can provide energy for the International Lunar Research Station - a project in conjunction with Russia.

Ofcom says tech firms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content online. Failing to do so could mean big fines or even a ban from UK access.

We hear from Molly Rose Foundation CEO, Andy Burrows, who says they are “dismayed” by today’s codes.

Also in this episode:

• The RNID discuss their new report which warns the lives of deaf patients are ‘at risk’ amid NHS communication barriers.
• Nintendo apologises to fans as sales for the Switch 2 exceeds expectations.
• A rare gold quartz 'dragon' goes on display at the Natural History Museum.
• Chimpanzees chomping on, and sharing, ‘alcoholic fruit’ baffles scientists
• Coldplay appears to be having a positive impact on domestic sustainable energy.

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Move over Reels, Instagram has now launched its new video creation app called Edits, which aims to enable users to create and edit videos directly on their phones before sharing them. But, is this another move from Meta to rival TikTok’s capcut? 

Are we closer to understanding if animals grieve like humans do?

We join MSc student Emily Johnson, at UCL Anthropology, who says their findings represent the first systematic study into whether primate mothers show similar behavioural responses to death as humans. 

Also in this episode:

• Bethesda finally officially released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
• Sir David Attenborough to reveal mankind’s history in an immersive exhibition
• Formula E will return to London’s Excel conference centre
• Scientists say they’ve discovered a brand new colour… 

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This is a replay of a preview episode of our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev meets with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California.

Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans.

Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing.

To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here.

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Have scientists discovered aliens? Astronomers believe they have discovered the strongest signs of life on a distant ocean-covered planet far beyond our solar system.

We hear from the co-author of the report, Dr Subhajit Sarkar, lecturer in Astrophysics at Cardiff University.

Also in this episode:

• US stocks of Nvidia slump following new restrictions on China exports
• The UK government places a temporary ban on tourists returning with cheese and meat products to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease
• London scientists grow human teeth in a lab - could this see the end of fillings and implants?
• Rare otter sighting recorded in Canary Wharf in sign of species 'remarkable' recovery
• London Zoo announces a special trio of hatched ‘Easter’ eggs…

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Scientists have identified the key brain regions essential for logical thinking and problem solving. The study involved a survey of patients who have suffered a brain injury from either a stroke or tumour. To explain the results, including the development of two new tests of reasoning, we’re joined by lead author, Dr Joseph Mole from UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology and Department of Neuropsychology at UCLH.

Also in this episode:

• The origins of water on Earth is challenged in a new study
• Rapid rise in e-cigarettes 'stalls' ahead of a nationwide ban on single-use vapes, study suggests
• Two new species of dinosaur discovered in China within a 125-million-year-old fossil

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

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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg could see the tech giant disconnect from Instagram and WhatsApp.   

Well, that’s the possible outcome from an antitrust trial currently taking place and one that the tech boss is giving evidence to. 

Scientists have developed AI fingerprint technology to accurately show how cancer cells respond to new drugs, by simply observing changes to their shape. 

We hear from Chris Bakal, professor of cancer morphodynamics, from the Institute of Cancer Research.

Blue Origin: Katy Perry to write a song about her trip to space… 

Also in this episode:

• Could hypnotherapy and talking therapy be the best treatments for long-term stomach pain in children?
• London’s Sycamore Gap? Police called in to investigate ‘criminal’ felling of ancient oak tree amid uproar
• Hate exercising? Researchers say house cleaning and daily living tasks can help protect your heart health
• When will EA announce Star Wars: Zero Company?

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London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs.

Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properly.

To find out more, we’re joined by Professor Firat Guder from Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, one of the researchers behind Roliner.

Also in this episode:

• Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves says £400m will be allocated to 'bring innovative technology to the front line'
• Could Trump cut tariffs on China to complete a TikTok deal?
• Why social media has been flooded with Ghibli-style AI-generated images
• Abba ‘adding a little something’ to their avatar arena shows
• Lucky! Two medieval rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for… 

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