The London Standard’s defence editor Robert Fox on ICBMs, Moscow’s military strategy and future risk. Will Google be forced to sell Chrome? What is ‘sound symbolism’ and why is it important, with Marcus Perlman, associate professor in linguistics and communication at the University of Birmingham

Also in this episode:

• Microsoft has begun opening up Xbox Cloud Gaming
• Inspector Gadget voice actor dies at 82 following Parkinson’s battle
• Instagram users can test recommendations “reset”
• Mysterious space-like creature wriggling on south coast beach identified

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Hear SpaceX successfully launch its sixth Starship flight test. Russia’s mobile nuclear bomb shelters. UK technology secretary on potential social media ban for under 16’s. Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2024 hasn’t taken off so smoothly…

Also in this episode:

• The RSPCA’s chief vet on protecting pets from carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Why salmonella may actually help fight against bowel cancer.
• Boki the brown bear recovering well after pioneering brain surgery.

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Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine. We speak to political editor, Nicholas Cecil. Patient blood could repair bones, Professor Alvaro Mata of pharmacy and chemical engineering, at the University of Nottingham, explains the study. Plus, The Game Awards 2024 with culture writer, and tv and games editor, Vicky Jessop.

Also in this show:

• UK snow latest: the “first taste of winter” – Met Office
• Move over Gladiator 2, London’s Hidden Gems: Roman Amphitheatre.

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• Police warn 4x4 drivers to stop chasing escaped emu

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Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use long-range weapons against Russia for the first time. Could pond-life power future space missions to Mars? We speak to Erik Gauger, professor in quantum theory at Heriot-Watt university’s Institute of Photonics and quantum sciences.

Plus, hear the voice of King Richard III, created using state-of-the-art technology.

Also in this episode:

Dark side of the moon: volcanoes erupted on far side for over a billion years

Cocoa may protect against negative effects of fatty foods when stressed

Now That’s What I Call: A very small Casio smart ring

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Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr Aubrey de Grey, a pioneer in biomedical gerontology - the study of life extension and rejuvenation - and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation.

Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr de Grey discusses his latest research, society’s attitude to the human lifespan and his hopes for future anti-ageing treatments. 

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Well… University of Nottingham scientists say that a compound, Cordyceps militaris, also known as caterpillar fungus, could help towards a 'game-changing' cancer drug. We speak to the lead author, Dr. Cornelia De Moor.

The UK pledges £79 million to accelerate the energy transition in developing countries.

The Royal Observatory tells us how to spot the final supermoon of 2024.

Satirical website The Onion has bought the highly controversial ‘conspiracy site’ Infowars.

And, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has called for tighter restrictions on fireworks following the death of Roxie, a baby red panda.

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Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its iCloud services on customers” - an allegation Apple rejects and say will defend “vigorously”. The London Standard’s health reporter Daniel Keane discusses a vote by pharmacy owners to reduce hours in row over funding.

Also in this episode:

• How laser tech is powering America’s Cup yacht race - with Keith Williams, chief technology officer at Capgemini Engineering
• Flour to be fortified with folic acid tackle birth defects
• Researchers discover world’s largest coral in Pacific Ocean

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President-elect Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk the job of running a new 'Department of Government Efficiency' as part of his new cabinet. The London Standard’s deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi joins us for the latest.

Plus, we head to Lisbon to speak to Web Summit co-founder, Paddy Cosgrave.

Also in this episode:

• Amazon pulls the plug on Freevee
• Could LED lights reduce chances of a great white shark attack? 
• Australian scientists find cannabis might actually improve sleep
• £500m skills drive for new generation of engineers and scientists
• Oysters make a triumphant return after 100 years of local extinction

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A new law has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill is calling for terminally ill people, who are expected to die within six months, to be given the right to choose to end their life.

Cop29: Starmer not ‘telling people how to live’ to reach new emissions goal.

NHS pill to help people stop smoking with The London Standard’s health reporter, Dan Keane.

Also in this episode:

Web Summit ’24 is here: we speak to Claire Darley, senior vice president of strategic initiatives, at software giant Adobe, about AI and making their technology accessible for all.

Stephen Fry signs letter protesting against a 5G advert on the London Underground.

Birdwatchers assemble: rare scarlet tanager spotted on UK washing line.

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World leaders are heading to Baku, where they face pressure over delivering finance for poor countries to cope with climate change and increasing their ambitions on emissions cuts. We’re joined by Dr Simon Lewis, professor of climate change science at UCL.

NHS doctors could ‘spend more time with patients’ thanks to AI helper.

Could red wine prevent bowel cancer?

Also in this episode:

• As the UK's 'anticyclonic gloom' finally lifts, we speak to Met Office meteorologist and presenter Alex Deakin.
• Welcome Strawberry Claws… a newly discovered crimson hermit crab

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