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Trump revives nuclear testing after 30 years Oct 30, 2025

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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.

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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 nears $5 trillion market value after AI announcements Oct 29, 2025

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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.

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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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Amazon layoffs: 14,000 jobs slashed as AI reshapes workforce Oct 28, 2025

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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.

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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: 'Jamaica's most destructive storm yet' Oct 27, 2025

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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.

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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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Why do the clocks go back? with curator of time, Dr Emily Akkermans Oct 24, 2025

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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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Swizz Beatz on the Creative 100 and why he's not afraid of AI | special Oct 23, 2025

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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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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas to rival Google Chrome Oct 22, 2025

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OpenAI has unveiled its new AI-powered web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, now available for Mac users and coming soon to Windows, iOS and Android.

The browser lets you chat with ChatGPT while you surf the web, summarise pages, and even perform actions like booking flights — all designed to make browsing more interactive and personalised.

Eurostar unveils its first-ever double-decker electric trains, set to run between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam by 2031.

Plus, a tiny eye implant helps people with advanced macular degeneration regain sight in a world-first trial.

We speak to the trial’s lead investigator Mr Mahi Muqit, a consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

Also in this episode:

The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is now estimated to be the most economically damaging hack in UK history

Elon Musk fires back at NASA’s chief as tensions rise in the new space race

Storm Benjamin set to batter the UK with 70mph winds and heavy rain later this week

Masked thieves pull off a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre, stealing royal jewels worth €88 million

And a glossy ibis is spotted in a new part of Scotland for the first time, as climate change shifts migration patterns

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The ‘menopause gold rush’ that’s exploiting women’s health gaps Oct 21, 2025

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Experts are warning that women are being exploited by a growing ‘menopause gold rush’ as companies and influencers rush to give profit-driven advice.It’s led to a call for a national education programme to ensure women get clear, evidence-based support and advice.

Meanwhile, UK scientists are hoping to join NASA in working on the Habitable Worlds Observatory - a new telescope designed to search for signs of life on distant planets.We hear from Dr Vincent Van Eylen, Associate Professor in Exoplanets at UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory about the project and what it means for the UK’s role in future space exploration.

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AI could give NHS staff back 400,000 hours a month
MPs are questioning why UK’s key online services rely on Amazon after yesterday’s major outage
Space debris that has fallen to Earth is thought to be from a Chinese rocket
Microsoft confirms next-gen Xbox is in development
Bingo, holidays and meals out are helping older men stay stronger for longer

Hear Rachelle Abbott's interview about the AWS outage from yesterday's Tech & Science Daily. She speaks with Antonio Weiss, a Senior Partner at The Public Services Consultants, and former Senior Digital Adviser to Sir Keir Starmer, about the internet disruption.

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What caused the Amazon Web Services outage? Oct 20, 2025

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A huge internet outage caused widespread global disruption on Monday, with a number of major websites and apps experiencing significant service issues.

The issue was linked to a problem on cloud computing provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Major organisations such as HMRC, Lloyds Bank, Ring Doorbell, Snapchat, Slack, and Fortnite were among those affected, with outage monitoring website Downdetector reporting a massive spike in errors, 6.5 million in total worldwide.

Tech & Science Daily spoke to Sir Keir Starmer’s former Senior Digital Adviser, Antonio Weiss, who is now a senior partner at The Public Services Consultants.

Also in this episode:

-Why European astronauts are training to fly helicopters ahead of lunar missions…

-Alongside Cate Blanchett, The King has hailed the work of Kew Gardens' Millennium Seed Bank 25 years after it opened

-Birth of rare female eastern mountain bongo is a ‘significant milestone’ for species

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Why ‘the internet is getting worse’ from digital activist, Cory Doctorow Oct 17, 2025

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Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It by digital activist Cory Doctorow is now out in hardback.

In his new book, Cory explains why the internet is getting worse - and who is behind it.

The Standard’s Will Rogers-Coltman sat down with Cory to dig a bit deeper.

Will joins us on the podcast to tell us what Enshittification is, and why Cory thinks AI is heading for a “ghastly crash”.

Also in this episode:

A ‘game-changing’ HIV prevention jab will be offered in England and Wales

Around 300,000 military veterans are now able to download their digital ID cards

The five plants to protect your home from flood damage, according to Defra

OpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Dr Martin Luther King Jr

'Growing evidence that students achieve higher grades when using AI to study'- Pearson

The number of bees at risk of extinction in Europe

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