Rail minister Lord Hendy has said the government are bringing train tickets “into the 21st century”.

From Monday, passengers travelling on Northern train services between Harrogate and Leeds will be able to pay for their journey using an app on their phone - while on the move.

Jaguar Land Rover will restart some production in "the coming days".

Trees in the Amazon are growing despite threats from man-made climate change.

Plus, Dr Simon Erridge on why expanding NHS access to medical cannabis could add more than £13bn to the UK economy - and help thousands of people with long-term health conditions return to work.

We also speak to patient Fatma Mehmet from Hertfordshire, who says medical cannabis has been life-changing.

Also in this episode:

-People may age faster if their father smoked during puberty, study finds

-Did our species walk on Earth half a million years earlier than previously thought?

-Professor Brian Cox unveils his next - and biggest - tour yet.

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The Prime Minister has confirmed controversial plans to roll out digital IDs, which will be available on people’s phones by the end of this Parliament.

We speak to cybersecurity expert Alex Laurie, SVP at Ping Identity, about what the scheme means for personal data and online safety.

Meanwhile, conservationists warn Britain is “shockingly underprepared” for climate change as extreme weather devastates habitats and species across the country.

Also in this episode:

• Xiaomi unveils a $630 smartphone to rival the iPhone 17 – and even takes on Tesla with its new EV models
• Police launch a crackdown on vape spiking across London’s nightlife
• The All-American Rejects release a video game–inspired music video, directed by Jamie Thraves
• Children raised around dogs may face a lower risk of asthma, say Canadian researchers
• Scientists in Australia test bite-resistant wetsuits designed to reduce shark attack injuries

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Rachelle speaks to YouTuber Brandon B on the importance of the creator economy to the UK.

A new cross-party forum to support the creator economy has been unveiled at the YouTube festival.

This will act as a bridge between creators and Westminster.

According to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics, YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to the UK economy in 2024 and supported 45,000 jobs.

Plus, following the major cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover, the Government is now considering stepping in to help keep its suppliers.

Earlier this week, JLR extended its pause in production until October 1st.

And, a warning to the band Muse… Scientists discover that supermassive blackholes may not be as massive after all.

Also in this episode:

• PlayStation State of Play: A release date and trailer for Marvel: Wolverine revealed
• New cancer cases worldwide could rise by 61% by 2050 – study
• New nature detecting sensors have been added to the Natural History Museum gardens

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An AI tool that’s already helped the UK government claw back almost half a billion pounds in fraud is set to be rolled out worldwide.

The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator identifies loopholes in policy to prevent them being exploited by fraudsters.

Meanwhile, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater off the coast of Yorkshire was formed by an asteroid. We speak to associate professor at Heriot Watt University Uisdean Nicholson about the findings.

Also in this episode:

• More than 200 leading politicians and scientists have warned the UN that AI needs binding international limits by 2026
• More than 70 ‘super-battery’ projects get one step close to being funded and boosting renewable energy storage
• Chinese scientists say a rogue gravitational wave could be a signal from another universe
• Trophies for Tomb Raider: Anniversary are spotted online - could this mean a surprise October release?
• Sweden pitches itself as the remedy you need for your physical and mental health

Today’s thumbnail image shows a seismic map of the top of the Silverpit Crater. Credit: Uisdean Nicholson.

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Health secretary Wes Streeting is urging pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump’s claims about a link between paracetamol and autism, calling them ‘dangerous’ and 'without evidence'.

The comments have sparked outrage among scientists and campaigners on both sides of the Atlantic.

To explain why paracetamol remains the NHS’s first-line choice for pain management in pregnancy, Suze Cooper is joined by Professor Dimitris Siassakos, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at University College London and honorary consultant at UCLH.

Also in this episode:

• The EU’s cybersecurity agency says the attack that disrupted flights at Heathrow was caused by ransomware
• Jaguar Land Rover extends its ‘production pause’ until October following the cyber attack on their systems earlier this month
• Nvidia pledges $100 billion (£73bn) to power openAI’s next generation of AI models
• Mars says all ten of its European chocolate factories are now running on renewable energy
• New government plans could see water-saving showers and toilets fitted as standard in new homes
• NASA announces its class of 2025 as ten astronauts prepare for two years of training

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Flights at Heathrow have been disrupted by a major cyber attack.

We speak to ESET’s Global Cybersecurity Advisor Jake Moore about the issues that took the boarding tech offline, throwing the airport into chaos.

Also in this episode…

• Donald Trump says the Murdochs could be part of US team to stop TikTok being banned in the US.
• A Lib Dem proposal to boost online safety could lead to social media health warnings every time you open your favourite app.
• More people see AI as a risk than an opportunity according to new research from the Tony Blair Institute.
• Could Cycle to Work become Workout from Work? ukactive pushes for government support to get our fitness levels up.
• Apple users in the EU are missing out on the latest features amid Brussel’s data sharing row.

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We caught up with George before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to find out how data and technology shape his preparation and his split-second decisions on the track.

Microsoft have revealed their newest AI datacentre in the US and say it’s the world’s most powerful.

MI6 is launching a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract new recruits.

Also in this episode:

-Most Caribbean corals will be eroding in 15 years’ time

-Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

-The Royal Mint on the giant Monopoly human-sized boardgame in London

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Google’s VP of Search, Robby Stein, joins us for an in-depth look at the future of search.

Having first joined Google in 2007, Stein has since led teams at Instagram and Artifact, co-founded Yahoo-acquired startup Stamped, and returned last year to oversee Google Search. He’s now driving the company’s generative AI products, designed to help people “search effortlessly.”

This week, Google expanded its AI-powered search tools into more languages — including Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese.

And back in July, it rolled out AI Mode in the UK, offering conversational answers instead of the traditional list of links.

We ask:

• How are Google’s latest AI updates changing search?
• Why launch now, and how long have these developments been in the works?
• What are the most popular searches right now — and how detailed can results get?
• What does the future of search look like?
• How can website owners and publishers adapt to this new model?
• Why was it so important to add more languages?
• And how accurate — and safe — is AI Mode really?

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