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Signaling Theory cuts through crypto’s noise to find the real signals. Host Rex Kirshner joins builders, thinkers, and researchers who are shaping the space for deep, nuanced and informed conversations. Curiosity first, signal over noise.
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web3 with a16z crypto

a16z crypto, Robert Hackett, Sonal Chokshi

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"web3 with a16z" is a show about the next generation of the internet, and about how builders and users — whether artists, coders, creators, developers, companies, organizations, or communities — now have the ability to not just "read" (web1) + "write" (web2) but "own" (web3) pieces of the internet, unlocking a new wave of creativity and entrepreneurship. Brought to you by a16z crypto, this show is the definitive resource for understanding and going deeper on all things crypto and web3. From ...
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Welcome to Energy Bytes with John Kalfayan and Bobby Neelon. Your essential guide to the intersection of data and energy. This podcast dives deep into the world of energy, shedding light on how data, AI, and technology are revolutionizing this sector. Each episode equips listeners with insights into the most efficient tools and resources, paving the way for a data-driven future in energy. From technical nuances to broader industry trends, Energy Bytes offers an unparalleled perspective on th ...
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Zero Knowledge

Zero Knowledge Podcast

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Zero Knowledge is a podcast which goes deep into the tech that will power the emerging decentralised web and the community building this. Covering the latest in zero knowledge research and applications, the open web as well as future technologies and paradigms that promise to change the way we interact — and transact — with one another online. Zero Knowledge is hosted by Anna Rose Follow the show at @ZeroKnowledgefm (https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) or @AnnaRRose (https://twitter.com/Ann ...
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Intellectually Curious is a podcast by Mike Breault featuring over 1,400 AI-powered explorations across science, mathematics, philosophy, and personal growth. Each short-form episode is generated, refined, and published with the help of large language models—turning curiosity into an ongoing audio encyclopedia. Designed for anyone who loves learning, it offers quick dives into everything from combinatorics and cryptography to systems thinking and psychology. Inspiration for this podcast: "Mu ...
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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance. Each episode cuts through the nois ...
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Tech Talks Daily

Neil C. Hughes

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If every company is now a tech company and digital transformation is a journey rather than a destination, how do you keep up with the relentless pace of technological change? Every day, Tech Talks Daily brings you insights from the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation, breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable takeaways. Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, Tech Talks Daily explores how emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, fintech, quantum computing, W ...
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Cryptography FM

Symbolic Software

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Cryptography FM is a regular podcast with news and a featured interview covering the latest developments in theoretical and applied cryptography. Whether it's a new innovative paper on lattice-based cryptography or a novel attack on a secure messaging protocol, we'll get the people behind it on Cryptography FM.
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As digital threats intensify and compliance requirements grow more demanding, Trust.ID Talk is your critical source for mastering digital identity and PKI management. Brought to you by GlobalSign, this podcast targets the real-world challenges faced by IT security leaders, cybersecurity managers, and tech executives in industries like finance, healthcare, education, government and insurance. Each episode offers a front-row seat to conversations with industry pioneers, thought leaders, and su ...
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Shielded: The Last Line of Cyber Defense is your definitive guide to navigating the quantum era of cybersecurity. Hosted by experts from PQShield, a global leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), this podcast explores how industries can future-proof their defences against the imminent threat of quantum computing. Each episode brings you actionable insights, real-world case studies, and expert interviews with cryptographers, industry leaders, and policymakers shaping the future of cybersec ...
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Monero Talk

Monero Talk

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Monero Talk broadcasts weekly conversations on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/monerotalk) with topical guests to understand what the Monero cryptocurrency is today and what it hopes to become. We strive to give birth to new Monero users by simply reporting on the facts in our search to answer the question--Is Monero the truest cryptocurrency of them all? In staying true to the Monero ethos, we aim to always be skeptical. While we are Monero Talk by name, and Monero devotees at heart, the ...
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Conversations with Web3 builders about what they're working on right now. Topics include: Ethereum, EVM, Solidity, blockchain programming and indexing, L2 scaling solutions, zero knowledge, multi-party computation, cryptography, NFTs, crowdfunding, blockchain art, onchain performance art, and building networks and community. Subscribe with your favorite podcast app https://web3galaxybrain.com
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TechnologyAI

Mike sanders

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Applications of Quantum Computing 1. Cryptography Quantum computers have the potential to break traditional encryption methods, prompting the development of quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms. 2. Optimization Quantum computing excels in solving complex optimization problems, such as logistics, supply chain management, and financial modeling. https://kek.co/product/buy-youtube-views/
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🎙️ In The Clouds: The First d/acc Podcast Exploring the intersection of technology, human agency, and our collective future through the lens of defensive accelerationism (d/acc). Join Hunter and Sam as we dive deep into emerging technologies, digital sovereignty, and how we can preserve human agency while embracing technological progress. 🔍 We cover: - AI and superintelligence - Digital sovereignty - Brain-computer interfaces - Cryptography and privacy - Decentralized systems - Cybernetics a ...
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Certified - Security+ 701 is your completely free audio companion for mastering the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam. Developed by BareMetalCyber.com, this immersive Audio Course transforms every domain of the official exam objectives into clear, practical, and exam-ready lessons you can learn anywhere—whether commuting, exercising, or studying at home. Each episode delivers focused explanations, real-world examples, and proven study strategies designed to build confidence and he ...
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Tech 'n Savvy

Tech 'n Savvy

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Welcome to Tech 'n Savvy! April is a software engineer, and Emily is a quantum computing and cryptography consultant. Listen in as we explore topics in technology and global issues important to us.
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Welcome to the front lines of digital conflict, where the stakes are global and the battleground is code. Global Cyber Security: The Encrypted Podcast is your essential guide through the complex world of modern defense, strategic warfare, and digital privacy. Over 100 deep-dive episodes, we dissect the foundational texts that define our secure—and insecure—digital reality. We go beyond the headlines to explore applied cryptography, threat modeling, and secure cloud architecture, explaining t ...
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Intellectual Icebergs

Ankh Infinity Productions

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Sure, you already know all about computer science, physics, mathematics, yadda yadda yadda. But can you explain it to your boss in terms that won't explode his managerial head? More importantly, can you use your big, bulging brains to land dates? No, seriously? Okay, then. Intellectual Icebergs is for you. Join us, semi-weekly-to-monthly, as we explore topics ranging from cryptography and subatomic physics to geek dating tips and partyology. Intellectual Icebergs: helping to reveal the geek ...
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Blockchain Israel

Mordecai Holtz

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A podcast hosted by Blockchain Israel, the largest community in Israel dedicated to Blockchain Solutions and Crypto Technologies. We'll be bringing thought leaders across industries to hear about their insights and input on how blockchain and crypto and its potential to disrupt industries. Our featured topics: Blockchain · Bitcoin · Cryptocurrency · Smart Contracts · Digital Currency · Virtual Currency · Decentralization · Cryptography · Decentralized Systems · Smart Property
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HerHax Podcast

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HerHax Podcast was founded by a group of women who are passionate about the field of cybersecurity and want to spread the word about everything cyber! From the history of women in cryptography to modern day workplace tips, how to stay safe online or how to pwn your way to the top of the CTF scoreboard, come listen to our podcast and join our Discord Channel!
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Close your eyes and let the universe unfold. Sleep with Science is a nightly invitation to explore the quiet wonder of the natural world. Through calm, unhurried narration, we transform complex scientific ideas into soothing stories that ease your mind and spark gentle curiosity. From the vast patterns of astronomy to the elegant code of DNA, each episode offers a soft passage into topics like physics, biology, geology, helping you learn while you unwind. Perfect for thoughtful minds and res ...
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ASecuritySite Podcast

Professor Bill Buchanan OBE

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A security podcast is hosted by Professor William (Bill) Buchanan OBE, a world-renowned Information security professional and educator. Join Bill as he interviews and discusses the state-of-the-art with esteemed guests from all corners of the security industry. From cryptologists to technologists, each guest shares a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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Resilient Cyber

Chris Hughes

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Resilient Cyber brings listeners discussions from a variety of Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) Subject Matter Experts (SME) across the Public and Private domains from a variety of industries. As we watch the increased digitalization of our society, striving for a secure and resilient ecosystem is paramount.
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Trail of Bits

Trail of Bits

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The Trail of Bits podcast explores the intersection of human intellect and computational power. Imagine having a couple of friends explain to you how they protect some of the world’s most precious data - friends who happen to be the world’s leading cyber security experts, and who know how to speak in plain, straightforward English. That’s what each episode of the Trail of Bits podcast is like. The only ads you’ll ever hear are for our free and open source software and tools.
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Privacy and security podcast focused on the everyday person and using simple tools and techniques to become a smaller target for online attacks. Learn to protect yourself using VPNs, DeGoogled phones, VPNs, TOR, end to end encrypted communications, and techniques to help become more private online. Visit the website for more information: https://closednetwork.io
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The Azure Security Podcast

Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos

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A twice-monthly podcast dedicated to all things relating to Security, Privacy, Compliance and Reliability on the Microsoft Cloud Platform. Hosted by Microsoft security experts, Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriguez and Mark Simos. https://aka.ms/azsecpod ©2020-2025 Michael Howard, Sarah Young, Gladys Rodriquez, and Mark Simos.
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Behind the scenes with today's top business leaders to understand how they are digitally transforming their company: Which technology tools they're using, where they're seeing success, biggest challenges, how they run their team, dealing with changing customer behaviour, top leadership and life/career lessons and more. Hosted by Danny Levy
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SciLux

Hanna Siemaszko

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Podcast about science in Luxembourg and beyond - in every episode we have a look at the latest scientific research and technological changes in Luxembourg or we discuss it with scientists or researchers working in Luxembourg. This is a podcast for people who love science, but aren't necessarily science graduates. We post a new episode every second week.
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The Ciena Network Insights Podcast brings together thought leaders, subject matter experts, and tech influencers to discuss the innovations and trends shaping our digital world. Join us every month for engaging conversations on telecom networks, digital transformation, sustainability, and more.
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The Killing IT Podcast

Karl W. Palachuk

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IT authors and entrepreneurs Ryan Morris, Karl Palachuk, and Dave Sobel provide commentary on the changing world of technology opportunities and emerging tech. We want to expand the discussion from the SMB IT channel to all things tech - with one eye on the future and the other on profits. Join us!
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Human-curated AI podcast for a lightweight technology discussion. I am a Network Engineer with two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 enterprise clients and tier 1 service providers. I also, operate a YouTube channel called SDN Tech Forum, where I share my knowledge and expertise on the latest networking technologies. My channel covers various topics, including Cisco SDA, SD-WAN,, Meraki, Thousandeyes, AWS, IoT, Cybersecurity, and more.
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Network Break

Packet Pushers

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Network Break keeps you informed with fast, focused analysis of IT news, products, tech trends, and business outcomes. Blending sharp commentary with a touch of humor, hosts Drew Conry-Murray & Johna Till Johnson sift through the weekly landslide of press announcements, product launches, financial reports, and marketing decks to find the stories worth talking about. You come away with the information and context to make smart decisions in your organization and career … all in the span of a ( ...
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Embedded Insiders

Embedded Computing Design

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Hosted on the www.embeddedcomputing.com website, the Embedded Insiders Podcast is a fun electronics talk show for hardware design engineers, software developers, and academics. Organized by Tiera Oliver, Assistant Managing Editor, and Ken Briodagh, Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Computing Design, each episode highlights embedded industry veterans who tackle trends, news, and new products for the embedded, IoT, automotive, security, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and other technology m ...
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Jens is a Chief Scientist at Nexus, and works in many areas of cryptography including in pairing-based cryptography and Zero-knowledge Proofs (ZKPs). He was previously a Professor of Cryptology at University College, London, and as the Director of Research at DFINITY. In 2016, he published a classic paper of "On the size of pairing-based non-intera…
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Show Notes - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/episode-49-interview-with-zach-w-developing-coze-js-encryption-cryptography-chat/168 Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io/support/ BTC Lightning Donations - [email protected] / [email protected] Thank You Patreons! - https://www.patreon.com/closednetwork Michael Bates - Privac…
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In this episode of Resilient Cyber, I'm joined by Jesus Alejandro Cardenes Cabre, SVP of Product Architecture and John Xiaremba, Software Engineer, both from the VIA Knowledge Hub team to dig into all things post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This includes PQC standards, as well as practical steps developers must take today to mitigate future risks.…
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Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Unified Contact Center Express. On the news front it’s a Cisco triple play: the company brings AI to professional services and tech support with Cisco IQ, debuts converged infrastructure for the AI edge, and launches a new cert geared for running AI data... Read more »…
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Have you ever wondered how an industry known for delays and uncertainty suddenly starts operating with the pace of a tech company? That thought stayed with me as I spoke with Eppie Vojt, the Chief Digital and AI Officer at West Shore Home. His team is bringing applied AI into home remodeling in a way that feels practical, grounded, and surprisingly…
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A deep dive into Göbekli Tepe (c. 9500–8000 BCE) in southeastern Anatolia, predating Stonehenge by millennia and rewriting the timeline of civilization. We explore the site's circular enclosures, T-shaped limestone pillars carved with anthropomorphic and animal motifs, and the evidence that hunter-gatherers built it, organized long-term water manag…
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Two vast, dust-based 'ghost moons' lurking near Earth's L4 and L5—the Kordylewski clouds—are real, dynamic structures rather than solid bodies. We trace their controversial history from 1961 sightings to the 2018 polarization confirmation, explain why they’re so hard to see, and explore how their gravitationally stable locations could become low-en…
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Long before T. rex, croc-line archosaurs—the pseudosuchians—dominated the Triassic. We trace their game-changing crurotarsal ankle that allowed both sprawling locomotion and an erect, powerful stance, explore iconic predators like Postosuchus and Desmatosuchus, and spotlight the Brazil-born Papasaurid Tenraclusucus bellator as a case study in early…
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A clear, engaging dive into Google's Tensor Processing Unit family—from the 8-bit inference boost of TPU V1 to Ironwood (TPU V7). Learn why Google built a dedicated chip, how quantization and the MXU’s systolic array accelerate workloads, and how scalable, energy-efficient hardware is reshaping AI at data-center scale. Note: This podcast was AI-gen…
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Meet the Maya long count, a non-repeating calendar built on a modified base-20 system that stretches time far beyond the 52-year calendar round. We decode how kin, winal, tun, katun, and baktun fit together, why the 18 in the second place matters for a 360-day year, and how the GMT correlation anchors August 11, 3114 BCE to a single tick in the Jul…
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On a clear night the Moon looks ordinary, but science calls it a cosmic anomaly. In this deep dive we unpack why Earth's moon is astronomically improbable—its outsized size relative to Earth, density quirks, and perfect tidal lock. We explore how this massive, seemingly unlikely satellite stabilizes Earth's tilt and climate, the gaps in the leading…
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What does it really mean to run a company that aims to be "good" before it ever thinks about becoming "great"? That was the question sitting with me as I sat down with Appfire's CEO, Matt Dircks. The conversation took us straight into the heart of modern leadership, purpose, and the realities of running a global SaaS business during a period of cha…
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What happens when AI adoption surges inside companies faster than anyone can track, and the data that fuels those systems quietly slips out of sight? That question sat at the front of my mind as I spoke with Cyberhaven CEO Nishant Doshi, fresh from publishing one of the most detailed looks at real-world AI usage I have seen. This wasn't a report bu…
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Once thought frozen and geologically dead, Mimas may host a global liquid ocean just beneath its icy shell. By analyzing Cassini data—tiny librations, apsidal precession, and recent surges in orbital eccentricity—scientists infer a 20–30 km ocean decoupling the crust from the core. The ocean's youth, formed within the last 5–25 million years, provi…
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In a deck shuffle or a data network, randomness seems pure chaos—yet a surprising order hides in the cycles of a permutation. We unpack why the expected number of cycles in a random permutation of n items equals the harmonic number H_n, and how for large n this grows only like ln n (more precisely, ln n + gamma). We’ll connect this elegant math to …
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An American kestrel—the size of a large coffee mug—helps northern Michigan cherry growers cut losses and boost food safety. By installing cavity nest boxes, growers create a landscape of fear that dramatically reduces damage (more than 10x in one study) and trims bird droppings. The economics are striking: nest boxes cost about $115 upfront with ro…
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Challenging the old mind-body split, this deep dive explores how senses, movement, and our physical form actively shape reasoning and learning. We’ll unpack sensory and motor simulation, somatic markers, and cognitive offload—with practical examples like gesturing and hands-on modeling that make difficult problems easier to solve. Tune in for a fre…
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Meet the hand-sized instrument that can mimic the pressures at Earth's core—and even Jupiter's. We trace the Diamond Anvil Cell from Bridgman's early anvils to the late-1950s breakthrough that paired two gem-quality diamonds with a metal gasket to trap samples. Learn how hydrostatic pressure is kept with a pressure-transmitting medium, how ruby flu…
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New infrared fingerprints from the Spitzer Space Telescope point to tryptophan in the Perseus star‑forming region, suggesting life's essential ingredients may be widespread in the cosmos rather than a miraculous accident. Meanwhile, the OSIRIS‑REx mission shows Bennu's samples carry a near‑complete starter kit for life — 14 amino acids and all five…
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We explore Google Research's D-Star, a data-science agent that reads heterogeneous data (CSV, JSON, Markdown, and more), extracts structure and context, and turns questions into executable Python code through a plan–implement–verify loop. Learn how a dedicated verifier critiques outputs beyond syntax, how a router can revise or replan to prevent er…
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What if inflation is “mass time theft,” money is a rigged game, and Bitcoin is humanity’s upgrade from caves to the stars? In this first episode of Cypherpunk’d, Matty sits down with Bitcoin author and philosopher Knut Svanholm to demolish everything you think you know about money, time, and freedom. This episode sets the foundation for the entire …
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An in-depth look at how the iconic armored dinosaur did more than shield itself. From the tail club as a weapon and plates as social signals, to thermoregulation via vascular osteoderms and even biochemical tricks seen in crocodilians, armor was a multi-tool that solved defense, display, and physiology all at once. Note: This podcast was AI-generat…
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Why does it feel as though every headline about the future of work points to AI pushing entry-level roles off a cliff? That question stayed with me as I sat down with Robin Adda, a long-time learning and development leader, bestselling author, and one of the most balanced voices I have heard on skills, technology, and the workplace. Robin argues th…
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A concise dive into using Fibonacci numbers as a mental math shortcut for converting miles to kilometers. By taking the next Fibonacci number after a given mile value, you get quick, accurate estimates (3 mi → 5 km, 13 mi → 21 km, 55 mi → 89 km); for non-Fibonacci values you can decompose or approximate. The trick rests on Fibonacci ratios convergi…
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A data-driven look at how NBA players are moving faster on the court, rising from 4.20 mph in 2013-14 to a projected 4.43 mph in 2025-26. We explain what average on-court speed captures, why the jump matters, and how pace‑and‑space is reshaping training, defense, and strategy—plus how teams use live-tracking data and AI tools like EmberSilk to stay…
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Meet muntjacs, the bark-voiced deer of Asia. We explore their tiny size, elongated upper canines, small antlers, and scent-marking glands; their omnivorous diet and rapid reproduction; and the genomic bombshell: the southern red muntjac's rapid chromosome fusion yields just six chromosomes in females (seven in males), a record of extreme genomic pl…
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Justin has a way of making the oilfield and the data world feel like they’ve always belonged together. He walked us through how he’s helped teams untangle messy workflows, clean up data quality issues, and actually make analytics useful instead of overwhelming. From his time at Marathon Oil to experimenting with tools like Snowflake and Alteryx, he…
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We explore how researchers used barycentric free orbital elements to strip Neptune’s gravitational noise from 1,650 Kuiper Belt objects and fed the stable, free elements into DBSCAN. The result? A second, colder cluster—an inner kernel around 43 AU just inward from the known kernel near 44 AU—offering a pristine fossil record of the solar system’s …
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We unpack how the Mahalanobis distance generalizes simple Z-scores to high‑dimensional, correlated data by using the inverse covariance to whiten the data. Instead of a naive Euclidean ball, data lie in an ellipsoid shaped by correlations; distance is directional and scale‑aware, turning chaos into a single, unitless score. Learn how this helps det…
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Join us as we unpack the armored giant Dunkleosteus terrelli, a late Devonian predator whose four-bar jaw mechanism could snap open in about 20 milliseconds and deliver extraordinary bite force. We’ll reassess famous size estimates—from a legendary 33 feet to a more plausible 11–13.5 feet based on complete skulls and pelvic girdle placement—and exp…
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Have you ever wondered what it looks like when an enterprise finally breaks free from spreadsheet-driven decision paralysis and lets AI take the wheel? That was the question at the back of my mind as I sat down with Bianca Anghelina, the founder of Aily Labs. In our conversation, Bianca explains how her career inside large global enterprises shaped…
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In this episode we explore 238 BCE’s Decree of Canopus, a tri-lingual inscription honoring Ptolemy III that functions as three things at once: a linguistic bridge among hieroglyphs, demotic, and Greek; a window into a sophisticated centralized governance with famine relief and temple patronage; and a scientific blueprint for timekeeping—the propose…
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An astonishing discovery: a regurgitated fossil of Bakuribu (also known as Ritza), a long-jawed, filter-feeding pterosaur from the early Cretaceous Rimaldo Formation in northeast Brazil. This 'comb-mouth' creature sits between earlier stenocasma and later Pterodastro and, with about 440–568 teeth, reveals how filter feeders evolved. The find also p…
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Brazil’s Unicamp researchers turn cocoa bean shells—usually waste—into a cocoa-flavored bioactive ingredient, using native stingless bee honey as an edible solvent and ultrasound-assisted extraction. This pioneering approach boosts sustainability, extends shelf life, and could scale to other agricultural residues, creating a platform for healthier,…
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A deep dive into how ancient civilizations engineered analog calculators, mapped the heavens with durable celestial charts, and codified astronomical knowledge in tablets and calendars—from the Antikythera Mechanism's eclipse predictions to the Tendere Zodiac, the Skiri Pawnee star chart, and Babylonian MUAPN. Note: This podcast was AI-generated, a…
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AI is remaking how we choose what to build with, not just how we code. Drawing on GitHub Next’s Octoverse data, we trace a shift from traditional runtime and ecosystem tradeoffs to AI-driven decision making: TypeScript surges 66% YoY for safer, faster AI‑generated code; Bash explodes 206% as AI handles scripting drudgery; and WebAssembly threatens …
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We unpack Unison 1.0, launching this November after years of work toward content-addressed code. Learn how code is identified by its content (DNA), enabling instant non-breaking renames, perfect incremental compilation, and conflict-free merges. We also explore deployment with Unison Cloud and BYOC, collaboration with Unison Share, and a roadmap fo…
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Explore how a nanometer-scale pore turns a molecule’s passage into an electrical signature, letting us read DNA, peptides, and more. We compare natural protein pores with tunable solid-state pores and show why pattern recognition is at the heart of sequencing and diagnostics—enabling fast, portable biosensing from health to the environment. We’ll a…
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A deep dive into magnetoreception, tracing the breakthrough that ties magnetic sensing to the pigeon's vestibular system. We explore the 19th‑century Vigier idea, how rapid head movements could induce detectable nanovolt signals in the semicircular canals, and how specialized hair cells translate those signals into neural pathways guiding long-dist…
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Perseverance’s SuperCam microphone captured 55 electrical discharge events over two Martian years, including tiny sonic booms. We explain triboelectricity in Mars’ thin CO2 atmosphere, why “mini lightning” matters, and how this electrical activity shapes future missions, habitats, and the search for ancient life on the red planet. Note: This podcas…
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Dive into carcinization—the repeated evolution of crab-shaped crustaceans. We unpack why a wide, low, armored body offers stability, protection, and agile sideways movement, the trade-offs like losing the tail flip, and explore examples from king crabs to porcelain crabs, plus decarcinization and hyper-carcinization. A look at how constraints shape…
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Drosera just shipped to Ethereum mainnet after two years of grinding weekends, audits, and architecture debates—and in this episode we unpack what they’ve actually built and why it matters. Boba, co-founder of Drosera, joins Rex to explain how “traps” let smart contracts watch on-chain conditions and automatically react, turning Ethereum into a far…
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We unpack how the Pringle chip’s familiar stack is born from a saddle-shaped hyperbolic paraboloid. With z = x^2/a^2 − y^2/b^2 and the boundary x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 < 1, the opposite curvatures distribute stress and enable precise, repeatable packaging. A bite-sized dive into how pure geometry turns snack time into engineering brilliance. Note: This p…
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Dive into the nonlinear world of the Duffing oscillator. We explore how a simple spring with a nonlinear twist can jump between steady, predictable motion and chaotic behavior as damping, stiffness, and driving force interact. We'll unpack key parameters, jump resonance, history-dependent responses, and the numerical tools (like Runge–Kutta and hom…
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A deep dive into new research showing fog is far from passive. We explore how a boundary layer low-level jet carries moist air inland, strengthens inversions, and spawns fog that can outrun surface winds. We unpack the creation–destruction balance: night-time radiative cooling powers fog growth, while morning solar heating and a warming ground hast…
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