Best Nemo Design Podcasts (2025)

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976. Insights: Designing accessible fintech products for those with learning disabilities with Project Nemo 49:52

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About this episode: How accessible do you think financial services are? For many with a disability the answer is probably not that accessible. In this very special episode, Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by Project Nemo: an organisation working to highlight accessibility challenges across financial services an…

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As Disasters Escalate, What’s The Future Of FEMA? 19:19

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President Trump has said that he wants to phase out FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and move responsibility for dealing with major disasters to the state level. Since its creation in 1979, the agency has played a key role in coordinating emergency response nationally. Host Ira Flatow talks with Samantha Montano, an emergency manageme…

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JUMPING IN with Bobby Meeks 1:16:17

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Strap in and hold your breath—this episode takes the drop with Bobby Meeks, a true original who’s never played it safe, whether he’s hucking off high dives or carving his path through snowboarding’s golden era. From launching himself into aquatic stunt shows as a kid to linking up with the legendary Robot Food crew, Bobby’s always followed the most…

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Spaghetti Science And Mouth Taping Myths 18:23

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Most pasta is made from just two ingredients—flour and water. For decades this humble food has prompted physicists around the world to try to understand its mysterious properties and answer questions like: Why does a stick of spaghetti break into three pieces and not cleanly into two? And why is cacio e pepe so hard to perfect? The answers reveal m…

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978. Insights: Innovating through crisis, how can banks stay ahead? 49:42

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About this episode: Financial services is evolving at a rapid pace. The pandemic was unprecedented, and banks and financial institutions are still dealing with its aftermath. Rising interest rates triggered by sharp, "hockey-stick” inflation led to the collapse of established banks like SVB and Credit Suisse. Previously, the priority had been on in…

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The Goo In Your Home Could Help Science Address Climate Change 17:58

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We live in a world filled with microbes—they’re inside our bodies, in soil, in deep sea hydrothermal vents, and in your window AC unit. Some microbiologists are hopeful that finding more of these tiny organisms could help us address the climate crisis. Joining Host Flora Lichtman to talk about how are microbiologists James Henriksen and Lisa Stein.…

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How Do GLP-1 Drugs Override Our Biology? 18:43

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GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have dominated headlines over the past couple of years. When writing his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight, former FDA commissioner David Kessler wanted to unpack the science beyond those headlines. He also has a personal relationship with the subject, having taken GLP-1…

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The Leap: Everything Else Is Boring 25:38

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In both her life and her work, researcher Karmella Haynes has never followed the pack. Karmella explains why she created her own area of research at the intersection of synthetic biology and epigenetics. Emory colleague David Katz weighs in on the challenges Karmella faces in pioneering a new research field. Plus Karmella’s sister Sherrone Wallace …

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977. News: Pan-African card debuts, Tink teams up with Chip, and Circle doubles down on licence 1:06:39

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About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This episode is dedicated to Barb MacLean, a friend of the podcast and a valued contributor to the Fintech…

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The Seafaring Life Of ‘Modern-Day Captain Nemo,’ Robert Ballard 30:08

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In excerpts of two conversations from the Science Friday archives (originally recorded in 2000 and 2009), oceanographer Robert Ballard joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss the 1985 expedition in which he discovered the wreck of the Titanic. He also emphasizes the value of combining the efforts of oceanographers, engineers, and social scientists to stud…

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Understanding Sunscreen Ingredients And Which Ones You Need 18:38

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Summer is here, which means it’s the season for soaking up the sun. But it’s important to do so responsibly, considering the strong link between sun exposure and skin cancer. There are a lot of sunscreens on the market, so Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow join dermatologist Jonathan Ungar to discuss what ingredients to look for and how they work…

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In ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ Paleontology Is Still The Star 13:55

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The latest Jurassic World movie, “Jurassic World Rebirth,” is out today. The movie stars Scarlett Johansson (“The Avengers”) and Mahershala Ali (“Moonlight”). Their characters make a dangerous journey to an island chock-full of dinosaurs to get their hands on some dino blood for a life-saving heart medicine. But unfortunately for them, and luckily …

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What Does It Mean To Have A Chatbot Companion? 19:36

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AI is not just for automating tasks or coming up with new recipe ideas. Increasingly, people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Roughly half a billion people worldwide have downloaded chatbots designed specifically to provide users with emotional and social support. And while these human-chatbot relationships might ease loneliness or sim…

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The Leap: Mars? It Was A Miracle We Got To Florida 23:43

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Geologist Steve Squyres risked his career and millions of dollars to get two rovers roaming on Mars. But the mission almost didn’t make it to the launch pad. Steve and NASA engineer Jennifer Trosper describe the many obstacles the team faced in getting Spirit and Opportunity ready, from ripped parachutes to fuzzy camera feeds, and the problem-solvi…

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975. News: Zopa join us to talk Biscuit - and are stablecoins the missing ingredient for SMEs? 48:47

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About this episode: Join David Barton-Grimley of 11:FS and a lineup of expert guests as they explore the biggest fintech and financial services headlines of the week. Stories covered on the podcast: Zopa launches a current account offering 2% AER interest on balances, along with 2% cashback on bill payments. Coinbase has introduced a stablecoin pay…

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After Her Grants Got Cut, This Researcher Is Suing The NIH 13:07

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Since January, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has made sweeping cuts to science. It's hard to keep track of how many research grants were canceled, but they add up to hundreds of millions—possibly billions—of dollars of research funding lost. Some scientists, like Dr. Katie Edwards, are taking the fight to the courts. Edwards studies inter…

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Full Throttle with Thor Drake 1:04:57

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Tighten your chin strap and get ready to rip through a full loop with Thor Drake—builder, dreamer, and visionary behind countless all gas / no brakes events via his community-charged hub, the One Moto Cafe. Thor’s tale is equal parts grit, garage grease, and make-it-yourself magic: From his slippery roots as an Arizona hockey grom, to finding his f…

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New Telescope Captures The Cosmos In Groundbreaking Detail 12:38

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The first images from the brand new Vera C. Rubin Observatory have finally been unveiled, and they show us the cosmos like never before. The camera captures so much detail that its first complete image contains about 10 million galaxies. Host Flora Lichtman talks with Dr. Federica Bianco about our dazzling new view of the night sky, how the camera …

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974. Insights: Trust me, I’m verified - The future of digital identity in financial services 46:34

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About this episode: On this week’s Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we’re diving into one of the most pressing challenges in financial services: digital identity. Every time someone opens an account or logs into a service, one big question needs answering: is this person really who they say they are? Fraudste…

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How Scientists Made The First Gene-Editing Treatment For A Baby 18:56

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Last month, scientists reported a historic first: they gave the first personalized gene-editing treatment to a baby who was born with a rare life-threatening genetic disorder. Before the treatment, his prognosis was grim. But after three doses, the baby’s health improved. So how does it work? What are the risks? And what could this breakthrough mea…

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Ancient Bone Proteins May Offer Insight On Megafauna Extinction 19:23

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Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a h…

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The Leap: You Do Realize… That’s Impossible 23:47

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As a grad student, Suchitra Sebastian wasn’t sure she wanted to be a physicist. But when one of her experiments gave an unexpected result, she was hooked. Suchitra’s former PhD student Beng Sing Tan describes the late-night experiments that led to an “impossible” finding—a potentially new state of matter. Theoretical physicist Piers Coleman tells u…

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973. News: Walmart and Amazon explore stablecoins, and has Chime's IPO set a new benchmark for fintechs? 1:04:40

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About this episode: Join Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest news stories from the week. Stories covered on the podcast: Chime climbs 37% after debut of $364 million IPO. Walmart and Amazon eye the potential of stablecoins as U.S. regulation advances. We take a look at …

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What We’re Learning From The James Webb Space Telescope 17:47

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) started collecting data nearly three years ago, and it has already transformed our understanding of the universe. It has spotted the earliest galaxies ever seen, and, closer to home, captured auroras around Jupiter. So what’s the latest from the JWST? In this live broadcast, Hosts Flora Lichtman and Ira Flatow …

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How ‘Super Agers’ Stay Sharp And Active Longer Than Their Peers 30:49

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Ever noticed how some people get to their 80s and 90s and continue to be healthy and active? They spend their days playing mahjong, driving to lunch, learning shuffle dancing, and practicing Portuguese. Those are “super agers,” seniors who stay fit well into old age. How do they do it? Is it luck or genetics? In this live broadcast, Hosts Flora Lic…

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972. Insights: Unlocking global competitiveness in an AI-driven world - Live from Point Zero Forum 42:07

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On this week’s Fintech Insider Insights, we’re bringing you something a little bit different! Our CEO, David M. Brear, recently headed to the Point Zero Forum in Zurich, where he moderated a panel all about AI innovation - and what it takes for countries to stay competitive in this space. It was a super insightful conversation, and the brilliant te…

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A Dino’s Last Dinner And Eavesdropping Birds 20:46

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While there are a lot of dinosaur fossils, and a lot of plant fossils, the precise connection between the two has been something of a mystery. Now, researchers report that they’ve found what’s called a cololite, fossilized gut contents, in the remains of a sauropod—a massive, long-necked plant-eater. The dino’s last meal dates back 95 to 100 millio…

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What Are The Best Practices For Prostate Cancer Screening? 18:46

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Last month, former President Joe Biden announced that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The news sparked a larger conversation about what exactly the best practices are to screen for prostate cancer. Turns out, it’s more complicated than it might seem. Host Ira Flatow is joined by oncologist Matthew Cooperberg and st…

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The Leap: Garbage In, Garbage Out 29:38

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Biochemist Virginia Man-Yee Lee has spent a lifetime in the lab, figuring out what happens in the brains of people with neurodegenerative diseases. She’s made key discoveries about Parkinson's, ALS, and Alzheimer's.The secret to her success? Happiness. “If you're not happy, you don’t know what you’re capable of,” Lee says. Neurologist Ken Kosick re…

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971. News: FCA and NVIDIA team up for AI sandbox, Starling unveils a smarter way to talk to your bank - and why is Revolut launching ATMs? 1:07:56

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About this episode: Join Ross Gallagher, Head of Consulting at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest announcements and stories from the conference. Stories covered on the podcast: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has partnered with Nvidia to launch a ‘Supercharged Sandbox’, enabling firms to safely experiment with AI. …

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RFK Jr. Reshuffles CDC Vaccine Panel With Vaccine Skeptics 25:26

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On Monday, US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of the panel that advises the CDC on who should get certain vaccines and when. Then on Thursday, he appointed eight new members, some of whom have been critical of vaccines in the past. So who exactly is new on the panel and how are medical experts reacting? Sophie Bushwick f…

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What’s Next For China’s Space Program? 19:24

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This week, China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft sent back its first image from space. It’s headed to a rendezvous with the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, one of Earth’s “quasi-moons,” where it will collect samples in 2026. The mission comes after several successful lunar missions, including a lunar rover and a sample return mission from the far side of the moon. Ho…

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970. Insights: The future of lending doesn't care about your credit score with Plaid, Affirm and N26 51:01

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About this episode: On this week's episode, in partnership with Plaid, host David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests to dive into the world of credit. For decades, traditional credit scores have been the foundation of lending - but in 2025, they’re starting to show their age. These outdated models are struggling to reflect how people act…