OpenAI has signed a $38 billion (£29 billion) deal with Amazon.The seven-year partnership gives OpenAI access to Amazon Web Services. It’s the latest in a string of partnerships necessary to ensure what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman describes as the ‘massive, reliable compute’ needed to scale up AI.Elsewhere, UK scientists have developed a gel that encourages teeth to regrow their own enamel - something long thought impossible. We speak to Professor Alvaro Mata, Chair in Biomedical Engineering & Biomaterials at the University of Nottingham, about how it works and why it’s a breakthrough for oral healthcare.Also in this episode…Victims of ‘silent scandal’ pregnancy drug call for UK inquiryStudy shows walking 5,000 steps a day could slow Alzheimer’s-linked brain declineAmazon rolls out UK’s largest fleet of electric lorriesAre video game developers breaking the law by ‘switching off’ games people have purchased?The campaign calling on parents to get their kids moving this winterCan chimpanzees make rational decisions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Water companies urged to clean up ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Water companies are being urged to clean up potentially harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.High levels of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances have been discovered in UK water sources and while industry body Water UK says it’s still safe to drink - they are calling for a ban on the chemicals to avoid future problems.Also in this episode, The Bionic Awards are coming to London. Entries are now open for the inaugural event to be held in Shoreditch next year. We speak to founder of the awards and London Standard tech editor Alex Pell along with AI filmmaker Diane Laidlow of Afro Futcha, about the importance of recognising AI creativity.Plus…A new £1.9million study will look at whether AI can help doctors make better decisions around how to treat prostate cancerNew research shows skipping breakfast might leave you feeling hungry but won’t impact your thinking skillsThe Microsoft glitch that’s waited 10 years for a fixA new sustainable tub for Cadbury’s Heroes and a change to the chocolate line-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Science of Fear | Replay
Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.In this episode:What is morbid curiosity?How our bodies react to horrorWhy are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryDo we lack empathy if we like scary films?Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re usedThe morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial?For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump revives nuclear testing after 30 years
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.Also in this episode:MAX conference: Adobe unveils a series of new AI-powered toolsMediterranean diet can help tackle IBS symptoms, trial findsAstronomers have made an unexpected discovery at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS — one of only three ever observedDictionary.com has chosen “6‑7” as its 2025 Word of the Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nvidia nears $5 trillion market value after AI announcements
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.Also in this episode:OpenAI completes shift to becoming for-profitMorning-after pill is now available for free in pharmacies across EnglandScientists conclude how corals rebuild themselves on the reefThree big cats have specialist CT scans to solve medical mystery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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