Why ‘the internet is getting worse’ from digital activist, Cory Doctorow
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 WalesAround 300,000 military veterans are now able to download their digital ID cardsThe five plants to protect your home from flood damage, according to DefraOpenAI pauses Sora video generations of Dr Martin Luther King Jr'Growing evidence that students achieve higher grades when using AI to study'- PearsonThe number of bees at risk of extinction in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Asbestos claims put Johnson’s Baby Powder on trial in the UK — we speak to an expert
Thousands of people have alleged that they, or a family member, developed forms of ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder — and are now seeking damages at the High Court in London.The pharmaceutical giant has been accused of knowingly selling talcum powder in the UK that was contaminated with asbestos.To find out more about the case and what comes next, we spoke to The Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk.We also spoke to Dr Adam Clancy, lecturer in Materials Chemistry at UCL, to learn more about the mineral talc, its connection to asbestos, and its potential effects on the human body.Plus, Apple has introduced its new M5 chip across the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro.Health officials have also announced that newborn babies in England will be routinely screened for a rare genetic condition that can cause long-term health problems if left untreated.Also in this episode:UK railways get a brand new clock design for the first time in half a centuryThe Asus ROG Ally X handheld goes up for pre-orderWhy experts are calling for an end to the “shrink it and pink it” approach to women’s running shoesThe ‘magical’ moment a 3,000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard is revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scientists find a way to “see” anxiety in the brain
Scientists have found a way to “see” anxiety in the brain.This is the first study of its kind looking at the intense "avoid-avoid conflict" anxiety.Participants took part in a video game-style task, which was designed by PhD student Ben Stocker - who joins us to discuss the findings in more detail.Meta has introduced a PG-13 cinema-style rating for teenagers using Instagram.And an image of a rare hyena in a ghost town wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Also in this episode:-Scientists have warned the planet has reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point-OpenAI’s ChatGPT will soon be able to have erotic conversations with users-And new analysis of Ice Age fossils suggests hippos lived in Central Europe much later than previously thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apple announces renewables investment across Europe
Apple has announced a major expansion of its renewables investment in Europe.It's part of the company's ongoing effort to cut the carbon footprint caused by customers powering and charging Apple devices.By 2030, Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire supply chain.According to researchers from University College London, quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term.To find out more, we spoke to lead author Dr Mikaela Bloomberg from UCL’s Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care.And – eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold.Also in this episode:Which breweries are using artificial intelligence to develop their latest beers?TikTok: campaigners warn millions of users will be at risk if London office closesScientists say some dogs could be as addicted to toys as humans are with online gambling and gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is God real? French engineers say science can prove it | special
Is God real?Since the Big Bang Theory was proposed, it has been a point of contention between science and religion.To tie in with the release of the English edition of God: The Science, The Evidence, The Standard's features writer Claudia Cockerell spoke to one of its authors, French engineer Michel-Yves Bolloré.Their book claims that there is evidence of the existence of God.Claudia walks us through the book, their evidence, and the reaction from cosmologists.To read the full article, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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