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Data scientist Hannah Ritchie and sustainability nerd Rob Stewart are climate optimists. They join forces to unpack solutions to the climate crisis, and the innovators, entrepreneurs and scientists behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Justice by Design with Kimberly Atkins Stohr Kimberly Atkins Stohr, of The Webby Award winning podcast #SistersInLaw, the Boston Globe and MSNBC, is launching a new podcast. On "Justice by Design," Kimberly explores how justice is meticulously crafted in our society, bringing to the table the heroes working on the ground to find real solutions to our most pressing issues. Each episode delves into critical topics such as access to reproductive health care, solving the climate crisis, or ensur ...
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SustainNOW Podcast - Exploring Climate Solutions with Innovators and Entrepreneurs
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SustainNOW interviews entrepreneurs and scientists on innovative climate solutions in sectors like agriculture, investing, carbon sequestration, and much more. Hosted by Friederike von Waldenfels, a tech entrepreneur and climate enthusiast, the podcast raises awareness and inspires action among entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals, encouraging a hopeful and engaged approach to solving the climate crisis. Our Vision: "To dig deeper in finding climate solutions." Our Mission: "Interviewin ...
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca ...
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Discover real-world climate solutions that cut carbon emissions, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life. Supercool pinpoints proven technologies, business models, and playbooks accelerating the low-carbon economy in towns and cities around the U.S. and across the globe. Supercool explores how CEOs, Mayors, startup founders, executives, and policymakers are addressing climate change head-on to shape a smart, sustainable future—right now.
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Explore the Edmonton Region's role in solving the global climate crisis.
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We already have many of the climate solutions we need. But scaling them is hard. The Green Blueprint is a show about the people who are architecting the clean economy. Every other week, host Lara Pierpoint profiles the founders, investors, and organizational leaders who are solving complex challenges in the quest to build climate technologies fast.
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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Are you fascinated by the power and potential of biotechnology? Do you want to learn about cutting-edge innovations that can address climate change? The Climate Biotech Podcast explores the most pressing problems at the intersection of climate and biology, and most importantly, how to solve them. Hosted by Dan Goodwin, a neuroscientist turned biotech enthusiast, the podcast features interviews with leading experts diving deep into topics like plant synthetic biology, mitochondrial engineerin ...
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Solve for X uncovers what’s next. Join journalist Manjula Selvarajah as she dives into the latest tech innovations shaping our world. How are satellites revolutionizing the fight against climate change? Could music be the medicine we need? What will it take for Canada to lead the global tech scene and achieve a zero-emission future? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the next season of Solve for X.
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Making your organisation sustainable doesn't have to be complicated... Learn the proven strategies that transformed ordinary businesses into sustainability leaders, and how to implement them in your organisation today. Struggling to make your organisation more sustainable without sacrificing business performance? Each month on Sustainability Solved, Will Richardson & Charlie Luxton unpack how leading companies are cracking the sustainability puzzle - and extract the strategies you can actual ...
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The podcast about solving environmental problems.
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There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and ADHD, to Fluoride and Fasting Diets.
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They say everything's bigger in Texas, including climate change. That's why Houston is leading the energy transition. Here in H-Town, the fourth largest city in the United States, entrepreneurs from across Texas and around the world are gathering to work with titans of industry to build the technology that will reduce emissions and power a low carbon future. We sit down with those change makers and wildcatters who are solving the toughest energy challenges with trillions of dollars on the li ...
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Your monthly dose of climate optimism: Meet the changemakers solving today’s sustainability challenges and building a brighter future.
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Grow Everything reveals the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision fermentation, bioprospecting, and more. These companies make biomaterials from waste, cosmetics that restore healthy hair and skin, and delicious cultivated foods in a bioreactor and so much more. Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest across biotech, synbio, entrepreneurship, and culture an ...
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Our planet is warming at an unsustainable rate. This climate crisis is being caused by humans and it will take human ingenuity to stop or reverse it... Hardware to Save a Planet explores the technical innovations that are giving us hope in the fight against climate change. Each episode focuses on a specific climate challenge and explores an emerging physical technology solution, with the person bringing it into reality. Hosted by Dylan Garrett, Head of Climate Tech Business at Synapse.
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We tell the stories of innovators at the intersection of agriculture and technology to answer the question: what really is agtech and why should you care?
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How do we build a world with abundant, affordable, carbon-free electricity? That’s the question at the heart of Good Clean Energy, a podcast featuring interviews with scientists, innovators and energy experts working to transform the energy ecosystem and tackle climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Reframe is the podcast about building sustainability. Commercial and public buildings are among the biggest producers of carbon emissions. It’s a problem of massive scale. But, for building owners, engineers and contractors, solving it may actually be more of an opportunity than a challenge. That’s what the “Reframe” podcast is all about. Join host Jeff Nichols on an exploration of the forces driving sustainability in our built environment. And meet the people who are leading the charge.
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Get your behind-the-curtain peek at the most surprising and hopeful climate tech solutions Australian startups are working on today. Hear from startup teams solving global climate challenges in ways you might not have thought of before. Learn about their unique startup journeys and get a dose of optimism for a better world. Listen to The Mix powered by Climate Salad now. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy- ...
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Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.
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Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.
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From healthcare and biotechnology to forests and fisheries, the evolving study of genomics is leading to some of the most exciting and world-changing discoveries in science and medicine. Like – did you know that your individual genomic signature can help determine the healthcare treatment you receive? Or that mapping the genomes of trees can inform forest management? But while the study of genomics holds great promise for the health of people, animals, and the environment, it also confronts ...
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future
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For more than a dozen years, the Stack Overflow Podcast has been exploring what it means to be a software developer and how the art and practice of programming is changing our world. From Rails to React, from Java to Node.js, join the Stack home team for conversations with fascinating guests to help you understand how technology is made and where it’s headed.
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Climate Stack, the podcast where digital technology meets the fight against climate change! If you're a software professional with a passion for solving hard problems and a drive to make a difference, you're in the right place. Your hosts Mansi and Joshua, are seasoned technologists who have dedicated decades to building enterprise software solutions in Silicon Valley. Driven by a shared commitment to leave behind a better world, they transitioned to climate action. Through Climate Stack, th ...
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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream ent ...
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Tune in for relatable perspectives from folks who -- just like you -- are on a climate journey. Hosted by Asim Hussain, Amelia Holcomb, Marketa Benisek and Tim Falls
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During the show, you will have the opportunity to meet the best ClimateTech Founders, Investors, Experts from Silicon Valley and around the Globe. They will share with you their stories and personal journey in this growing and exciting industry. Giving you some insights into the ecosystems that hopefully help you to take part in the fight against climate change as well as benefit from the opportunities it can represent.
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How do we make our cities more livable? We want them to be more affordable, walkable and meet the needs of a tech-powered society. So, how do we actually reach those ideals? City Space is an urban living podcast from The Globe and Mail that seeks to answer those questions. Join host Irene Galea as she speaks to global experts and those close to home to learn what our cities are doing right and what we could do better. From accessibility to housing to transit, episodes will consider what trul ...
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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you care about environmental issues but feel overwhelmed by all the information out there? Forces for Nature is here to help. We provide a clear, accessible overview of the challenges our planet is facing and, more importantly, focus on solutions. Instead of dwelling on the doom and gloom that fills the news and social media, we answer the question, “What can I do about it?” With Forces for Nature, you’ll find practical steps and inspiring stories that empower you to make a difference so ...
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The Nonprofit Show is the daily live video broadcast where our national nonprofit community comes together for business problem solving, innovation, and education. Each day the panel of co-hosts and our guests cover the latest topics with fresh thinking to help you and your nonprofit amplify your social impact and achieve your mission, vision and values. With more than 1,100 episodes our library of learning is there for you and your organization. Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3A0Dqlw Co ...
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Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes, the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun. Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry—two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship—this show is your go-to for the latest in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends. Charlie is a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an Applications Engineer with a knack for en ...
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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.
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Solving for the P in NPK Fertilization Using Enzymes with Benjamin Scott
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The global food system has a phosphorus problem that few people talk about. Unlike nitrogen, which cycles naturally through our atmosphere, phosphorus is mined from finite deposits and has no natural cycle. A massive 100-kilometer conveyor belt—visible from space—transports phosphate-rich rock from the Sahara Desert to ships waiting to distribute t…
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ANTHROPY25: Paul Nowak - Trade Unions Are Essential To A Just Transition
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For the final episode in our Anthropy special series, we speak with Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), representing 48 unions and 5.5 million workers across every sector of the UK economy. Paul shares a powerful perspective on ensuring a just transition to a sustainable economy, drawing on his personal experience grow…
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Next-level observability: live breakpoint debugging
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Dynatrace is an AI-powered observability platform. It empowers today’s AI-enabled digital enterprises to understand their systems and data so they can analyze, automate, and innovate faster. Learn more about Dynatrace’s Live Debugger. Connect with Henrik Rexed on LinkedIn or check out Is it Observable on YouTube.…
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News reports claim that emerging technologies that will solve the climate crisis, such as hydrogen, are just around the corner. But in reality these technologies are risky, costly and don’t really work all that well. Hydrogen in particular would actually speed up climate...By KBOO Community Radio
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What if your next fundraising event wasn’t just another rubber chicken gala—but a magnetic, mission-driven experience people couldn’t stop talking about? That’s exactly what Brittany Bedford, Customer Success Manager at Bloomerang, urges nonprofit leaders to imagine. In this high-energy episode, Brittany dives deep into the art of turning events fr…
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“Measles is back, and it’s a wake-up call,” proclaimed one regional director from the World Health Organisation who went on to add, “without high vaccination rates, there is no health security.” Measles is a childhood disease which can be deadly. We’ve been successfully vaccinating against it for decades. So much so that many younger physicians hav…
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Houston’s Bold Plan to Lead U.S. Manufacturing
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Energy storage isn’t just about batteries, it’s about reshaping the future of American manufacturing, and Mush Khan knows it firsthand. From running supply chains in China to now building Alchemy Industrial from the ground up, Mush breaks down how storing energy is a lot like caching data, why the U.S. needs to get serious about reshoring, and how …
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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal
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Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…
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What happens to gravity when matter converts to energy? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Paul Mecurio dive into fan questions about the speed of light, time machine mistakes, and what Neil would do if he were an alien. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Thanks to our Patrons daniel gordon, Amadeusz Synowski, G…
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Is the enterprise (actually) ready for AI?
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watsonx.ai is an enterprise-grade AI studio. Developers can get started in the watsonx Developer Hub. We published a technical behind-the-scenes look at watsonx, as well as a Q&A on why it’s business-ready. Find Maryam on LinkedIn. Congrats to Stack Overflow user Michael Kolber, who earned a Lifeboat badge with a straightforward and effective answe…
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During the 1970s and 80s, thousands of Chilean babies were illegally kidnapped, trafficked and adopted. The practice was widespread during the rule of General Augusto Pinochet, who encouraged overseas adoptions to reduce poverty. A network of adoption brokers, hospital staff, social workers, judges, priests and nuns facilitated this trafficking. To…
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While many of us are worrying about how the melting polar ice caps are a warning of climate catastrophes ahead, for others melting ice is turning historical dreams of a navigable Arctic into reality and reshaping rivalries at the top of the world. On this episode of Lo...By KBOO Community Radio
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The case for and against AGI by 2030 (article by Benjamin Todd)
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More and more people have been saying that we might have AGI (artificial general intelligence) before 2030. Is that really plausible? This article by Benjamin Todd looks into the cases for and against, and summarises the key things you need to know to understand the debate. You can see all the images and many footnotes in the original article on th…
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Simon Harris: my style of politics is not a problem
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Simon Harris had a difficult general election campaign as Fine Gael leader and has since faced criticism that he has not learned from mistakes in his new roles as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. On today's podcast he tells Jack Horgan-Jones and Hugh Linehan that his style of politics won't change. He also answers questions about policy i…
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The corporation in the 21st century
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Contributor(s): Professor Sir John Kay | Join us as John Kay, one of Britain’s leading economists, discusses his new book The Corporation in the 21st Century: Why (almost) everything we are told about business is wrong, a radical reappraisal of the nature and activities of business - what it is for and how it works.…
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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington
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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…
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Are the Government spooked by the consequences of the Occupied Territories Bill?
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · On the same day that the US agreed a trade deal with the UK, the European Commission unveiled a second, larger package of retaliatory tariffs – this was in response to the absence of negotiation from the US on what they actually want. Thankfully for Ireland, our big…
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128. Replay of Synbiobeta 2024 Recap with Fresh Commentary
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Karl and Erum revisit their energetic and unfiltered recap of SynBioBeta 2024. With candid reflections on the conference and the broader synthetic biology ecosystem, they spotlight key trends including the rise of accessible community bio labs, decentralized events like the Biopunk gathering, and the convergence of deep tech and culture. This is no…
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How did pink Lamborghinis, Minecraft, and bitcoin become the centre of a quarter-billion dollar heist?
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Crypto heists, OpenAIs mission for good continues, and the dangerous world of unregulated chatbots for minors and women. This week on Download This Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC listen
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OK nerds this one is for you !! Kimberly Atkins Stohr talks with Adam Feldman, an expert on the Supreme Court, to explore the intricacies of the U.S. judiciary. They discuss the current state of the Supreme Court, focusing on the religion docket, the evolution of First Amendment jurisprudence, and the significant role of amicus briefs. The conversa…
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Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara Seager
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Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. Originally Aired March 15, 2021 NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episo…
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Using AI to find patient zero in marketing campaigns
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Alembic is an AI platform that helps organizations see how marketing spend connects to revenue so they can illuminate blind spots and make more informed business decisions. Connect with Abby on LinkedIn. Stack Overflow user krishnan muthiah pillai earned a Lifeboat badge with a top-notch answer to How to forget a wireless network in android program…
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Can the oceans solve our carbon removal problems?
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There's been growing research and investment in projects that use the oceans to artificially remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Such techniques involve both a biological and a chemical approach. To date, carbon removal technologies have been largely land-based, using giant air-purification machines, or planting trees to consume and store ca…
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Emergency pod: Did OpenAI give up, or is this just a new trap? (with Rose Chan Loui)
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When attorneys general intervene in corporate affairs, it usually means something has gone seriously wrong. In OpenAI’s case, it appears to have forced a dramatic reversal of the company’s plans to sideline its nonprofit foundation, announced in a blog post that made headlines worldwide. The company’s sudden announcement that its nonprofit will “re…
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Analyzing music from ancient Greece and Rome, and the 100 days that shook science
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First up on the podcast, producer Meagan Cantwell worked with the Science News team to review how the first 100 days of PresidentDonald Trump’s administration have impacted science. In the segment, originally produced for video, we hear about how the workforce, biomedical research, and global health initiatives all face widespread, perhaps permanen…
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In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office. Presenter Marnie Chestert…
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10x Grid Storage: How Mesh Batteries Are Revolutionizing Home Energy
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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Cole Ashman, CEO and founder of Pila Energy, about how his company is making home energy resilience affordable and accessible. Their innovative mesh battery system provides backup power during outages, enhances solar energy usage, and supports grid stability, all at a fract…
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How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250508…
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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?
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Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…
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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit
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When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…
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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began
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Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…
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Moving beyond velocity: Measuring real business impact
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In this episode of Leaders of Code, Dan Lines, cofounder and COO of LinearB; Ben Matthews, Senior Director of Engineering at Stack Overflow; and host Ben Popper talk about why velocity should be a diagnostic tool, not the primary goal of engineering teams. They also touch on the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration to align engineering with bu…
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The power of data: ethics, politics, and public interest
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Contributor(s): Dr Alison Powell, Dr Chris Wiggins, Dr Erin Young | Data profoundly influences all of our lives and the social, economic and political systems that govern them. Everywhere we turn we are creating increasing amounts of data that powers decision-making algorithms and shapes our future. It is however important to remember how partial a…
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Terawatt Infrastructure’s billion-dollar strategy
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In 2021, Neha Palmer co-founced Terawatt Infrastructure with a bold mission: create the backbone for America's electric trucking revolution. Within its first year, Terawatt secured a billion-dollar investment. But as the company developed plans for a nationwide charging network, it confronted the daunting challenge of building infrastructure for an…
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The Mayor Who Cut Carbon, Cut Bills, and Cut a Billion-Pound Deal
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As mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees helped launch a billion-pound public-private partnership to decarbonize his city, one of the most ambitious deals of its kind anywhere in the world. This wasn’t just about climate targets. It was about results: cutting emissions, cutting energy bills, creating jobs, and improving housing — all while building a long-…
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Conclave: why this papal election is the hardest to call in decades
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The death of Pope Francis has set in train one of the most unique contests in world politics: the Papal conclave. Cardinals will vote again and again until one name achieves a two-thirds majority and becomes pope. Voting is not the conclave's only similarity to secular politics. The prospects of victory for frontrunners Antonio Tagle from the Phili…
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ANTHROPY25: Joanna Yarrow - The Importance Of Joy
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In this episode of our Anthropy special series, we speak with Joanna Yarrow, who helps run Human Nature Places, a company creating neighbourhoods that make sustainable living easier. Joanna brings a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing in a Sussex woodland with "Good Life" parents who embraced sustainability before it was fashionable. Her jo…
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Interview 1949 – UK Censorship and the Future of BitChute with Ray Vahey
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Ray Vahey, founder of BitChute.com, joins us today to discuss the recently introduced UK Online Safety Act of 2023 and how it has forced BitChute to discontinue its video sharing service for UK residents.
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The death and life of the center-left
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Contributor(s): Will Hutton, Professor Robert Kuttner, Professor Stephanie J. Rickard | Since the 1990s, progressive parties have tended to combine globalist neoliberal policies with avant-garde social views. Life steadily became more precarious for large numbers of working people, who lost confidence in traditional left-of-center parties.Economica…
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Frontier Forum: Unlocking next-generation VPPs
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In the mid-2000s, Ben Brown started his career designing demand response programs that relied on pagers and telephones. Today, as Renew Home's CEO, he's leveraging AI and tens of millions of connected smart devices to help households save energy and create an entirely new approach to grid management. Renew Home is building a new kind of virtual pow…
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Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
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Serbia’s citizens have been protesting for over six months, taking part in demonstrations around the country in reaction to their government’s alleged corruption. Though the country’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, has attempted to appease them, the movement shows no sign of slowing down. Situated in the Western Balkans, Serbia has had a long history…
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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond
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When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…
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Genomic Repeat: Bananageddon - Challenging assumptions around food security
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This episode was originally released on September 19, 2023 Is the world running out of bananas? Well, no. Not…yet — but nature is flashing a big, yellow, squishy "caution" sign. In this episode, Dr. Kaylee Byers peels away our assumptions about food security by looking at bananas. Venturing Down Under, we connect with Dr. James Dale from Queensland…
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The Beginning of the Universe with Brian Keating
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Could the Higgs field vary across space and time? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions on cosmic inflation, quantum fluctuations, and the earliest moments after the Big Bang with cosmologist Brian Keating. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/…
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Decarbonization: Challenge or Opportunity?
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Is decarbonization the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity for the HVAC industry? In this episode of Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry are joined by Molly Dee-Ramasamy, Director of Deep Carbon Reduction at JB&B, to unpack what decarbonization really means for buildings, systems, and the people designing them. From ele…
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