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Science unlocks life and legacy of PG Tips chimpanzee Mar 14, 2025

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Scientists have used a pioneering technique to unlock hidden details about a famous chimpanzee’s life for the first time.

Using osteobiography experts have analysed the bones and tissue of Choppers, a Western chimpanzee from the PG Tips tea adverts.

The findings have revealed insights about the long-term effects of captivity which can be used to improve animal welfare.

We hear from National Museums Scotland researcher and lead author of the study Dr David Cooper.

Also in this episode:

Apple’s appeal against the UK government’s demand for encrypted data is due to be discussed in a private hearing at the High Court.
Declining vaccination rates are being blamed for a worrying increase in measles cases
How drones are being used to restore Britain’s lost rainforests

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Tim Peake on the future of space – and Elon Musk Mar 13, 2025

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British astronaut Tim Peake joined global leaders from the space industry in London this week for the Space Comm Expo.

In today’s special episode we hear from the 52-year-old, who was the first British astronaut to perform a spacewalk.

Speaking to The London Standard’s Will Hosie, Tim gives his thoughts on space exploration, Elon Musk, British technology, the potential of private companies like SpaceX, and what's next for us to look forward to.

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Fears for wildlife after North Sea oil spill Mar 12, 2025

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A Russian national has been identified as the captain of the Solong ship, which collided with a tanker carrying jet fuel earlier this week. Wildlife experts say the oil spill could have a devastating effect on wildlife. We speak to Chief Executive of the Marine Conservation Society Sandy Luk about the impact of the jet fuel spill off the Yorkshire coast.

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London sees highest rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemic
Are slushies dangerous for kids? Researchers warn parents about glycerol intoxication.
Could whales be the ocean’s unsung environmental heroes?

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Is the UK’s Online Safety Act tough enough? Mar 10, 2025

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The head of Ofcom has defended the UK’s new Online Safety Act, calling it “very ambitious” in tackling harmful content - but campaigners say it doesn’t go far enough.

Plus - new data shows the expansion of ULEZ has improved London’s air quality, but it hasn’t reduced traffic levels. City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall spoke to Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan about the latest stats.

Also in this episode:

The UK government faces pressure to introduce stronger AI regulations, ensuring humans stay at the heart of decision-making.
Scientists discover a hidden function in the immune system that could lead to new antibiotics.
Apple delays Siri’s AI upgrade
The Athena moon lander is officially declared dead after tipping sideways on landing.
The world’s oldest meteorite crater may hold clues about the formation of Earth’s continents.
UK pharmacies warn of daily medicine shortages, forcing patients to search multiple locations for vital prescriptions.
What foxes’ whiskers can tell us about their diet

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An explosive SpaceX launch, the lunar robot landing, and THAT woolly mouse Mar 07, 2025

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SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight has ended in flames- marking the eighth failed attempt for Elon Musk’s deep-space rocket. Meanwhile, the Athena lander has successfully touched down on the Moon, but engineers fear it may have tipped over. We hear from CMO of Castrol Nicola Buck about how the British oil company is helping to keep the AstroAnt micro robot going as part of the mission.

Plus, scientists have created a woolly mouse - a small step towards reviving the woolly mammoth. We heard from co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences Ben Lamm.

Also in this episode:

Two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nine months are finally set to return home
MPs debate the Safer Phones Bill, which could raise the digital age of consent and introduce new smartphone restrictions for children.
PlayStation reveals a limited-edition DualSense controller.

Listen to our special episode about work to bring back the woolly mammoth here.

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REPLAY: The Human Guinea Pig, with Ben Greenfield (Brave New World preview) Mar 06, 2025

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This is a replay preview of our sister podcast Brave New World. What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny Lebedev spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider.

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The mental toll of misdiagnosis Mar 04, 2025

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Hearing that an illness is ‘all in your head’ can have a damaging effect on self-worth and self-esteem.

That’s according to new research from the University of Cambridge that has revealed the impact of chronic diseases being misdiagnosed as psychosomatic.

The study showed that patients whose symptoms were dismissed were more likely to experience high levels of depression, anxiety and lower mental wellbeing.

In this special episode, Rachelle Abbott talks to lead author of the study Dr Melanie Sloan about the lasting effects of miscommunication between clinicians and patients, which range from low self-esteem to heavy distrust in healthcare services…

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UK to send 5,000 missiles to Ukraine Mar 03, 2025

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A Belfast factory is set to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine.

TikTok is one of several social media platforms being investigated by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Suze Cooper talks to the ICO’s deputy commissioner for regulatory policy Emily Keaney about the investigation.

Also in this episode:

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft lands on the Moon.
OpenAI’s Sora video tool is coming to ChatGPT, alongside the launch of GPT-4.5.
Microsoft announces the end of Skype, as it shifts focus to Teams.
Xiaomi unveils the 15 Ultra, a flagship phone featuring a 200-megapixel periscope camera.
Scientists reveal how a man’s brain turned to glass during the Mount Vesuvius eruption.
Steam hits a new milestone

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Apple on 'affordable' iPhone 16e & new features Feb 28, 2025

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Apple’s latest iPhone 16e hits UK shelves today, boasting high-end features for an affordable price.

We asked Alice from Apple about all the new and important additions.

South Korean officials are in California this week and signed a $35 billion agreement to fund the world’s largest AI data centre, 'to rival Microsoft and Google'. We’re joined by the co-founders of the new data centre, Stock Farm Road, Brian Koo and Dr. Amin Badr-El-Din, who explain why South Korea is investing so heavily in AI infrastructure.

Also in this episode:

Don’t miss your chance to see the planets align tonight—the next time it happens is in 2040.
What if quantum physics was as easy as building with Lego? Well, scientists at the University of Nottingham might have made it so.
Could junk food binges be affecting your brain?

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REPLAY: Turning Back Time with Bryan Johnson (Brave New World preview) Feb 27, 2025

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This is a replay of a preview taken from our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider.

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