Best Data Privacy Detective Podcasts (2025)

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New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged 31:23

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On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone damage to the shield preventing radiation leaking from the Chernobyl nuclear site, evidence from southern England that Neanderthals deliberately made fire…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Best of 2025 1:05:00

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This “Best of 2025” episode highlights insights from Shannon Shae Montoya, Global Head of B2B Marketing, Sponsorships, and Events at Yahoo; Toby Espinosa, Vice President of Ads at DoorDash; Adam Kornblum, Chief Creative Officer at L’Oréal; and Merill Hollander, founder of Fiametta, as they discuss how data-driven creativity, storytelling, and bold …

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#526: Stop Building AI Chatbots (Do This Instead) 12:28

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Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to the Cisco Partner Summit San Diego 2025 Chatbots are out; AI Agents are in. But are your networks ready for the massive traffic spikes, and is your data secure? In this interview from Cisco Partner Summit, we discuss the critical security flaws in the Model Context Protocol …

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#525: Microsoft Recall: The Ultimate Privacy NIGHTMARE of 2025 57:04

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A big thank you to Proton Pass for sponsoring this video. Proton Pass’ Black Friday Special is $1.99 per month on a 12 month plan https://proton.me/davidbombal Save 60%. Rob Braxman reveals the dangers of Windows Recall, Apple Intelligence, and client-side scanning. Discover why AI surveillance and TPM chips mark the end of privacy in 2025. // Rob …

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Wharton Moneyball: Best of 2025 1:00:39

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In this “Best of 2025” compilation, Cade Massey, Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner revisit top moments with Google Sports Trends Fanalyst Annanya Raghavan, NFL veteran and Athletes.org founder Brandon Copeland, bestselling baseball biographer Jane Leavy, and ESPN analyst Dean Oliver, showcasing their insights on search-driven fan engagement…

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Titans of Science: Paul Davies 31:28

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Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consider the extremely strange effects that kick in when physics shrinks down to the atomic scale. We are, of course, taking a tour through the world of qua…

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Feeling stuck on climate change? Here’s what to do | Kris De Meyer 15:27

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To spark action on climate change, the conventional wisdom says that awareness must precede action — but neuroscientist Kris De Meyer suggests the opposite is true: actions drive beliefs. He digs into the science behind decision-making and shows how you can rewire your brain to get unstuck on big challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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The Girlfriends S4/E5: I Smell A Rat 35:39

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As Stacey Quinn’s life goes into a downward spiral, her sister Niko watches on, desperate to save Stacey before it’s too late. But the walls are closing in on her, and it will take a whole sisterhood of women to get to the bottom of what’s really going on in Kansas City. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International…

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Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad 27:32

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Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in Europe, what caused damage to Russia's space launchpad in Kazakhstan, and whether bacteria c…

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Ripple Effect: 2025 Ripple Rewind 31:47

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In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from this year’s Ripple Effect podcast, where Wharton professors discuss a range of trending business topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview: Grief is complicated — but drawing cartoons can help with Dr. Nathan Gray 31:38

3d ago31:38

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With just a few lines, cartoons can say so much with so little. In a moving talk, cartoonist Navied Mahdavian shares his process for distilling huge concepts into drawings on the page — and shows how his work helped him grieve the death of his beloved grandmother, flaws and all. After the talk, Shoshana interviews Nathan Gray on the use of comics a…

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Titans of Science: Georgina Long 30:23

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The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's episode features Georgina Long, the director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who has used groundbreaking techniques to overcome the disease. Melano…

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The Girlfriends S4/E4: Three Sisters 38:58

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When Niko, Khadijah and Nikki finally come together, they instantly form a sisterhood. Niko tells her girlfriends the story of her older sister, Stacey. A woman whose life was turned upside down when she met Roger Golubski at 15 years old. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International resources for Violence and Sexu…

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#524: Why Cisco Built This AI Device 25:25

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Big thank you to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to the Cisco Partner Summit San Diego 2025 Cisco Unified Edge & The Future of Physical AI (w/ Kevin Wolenweber) Kevin Wolenweber reveals Cisco's new Unified Edge device and details the massive Nvidia partnership transforming data centers. We discuss the shift to "Physical AI," …

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This Week In Business: Rethinking ACA Tax Credits and the Future of Health Coverage 10:02

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Mark Pauly, Professor Emeritus of Healthcare Management at the Wharton School, examines Senator Bill Cassidy’s new health savings account–based proposal, evaluates its relationship to existing ACA tax credits, and offers broader insights into the persistent economic and political challenges of U.S. health care reform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu 28:33

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On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover wh…

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#523: Why We Are MASSIVELY Underestimating AI Infrastructure Demand 21:44

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Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Partner Summit San Diego 2025. This video is a deep dive with Jeetu Patel on why the real AI revolution is happening in infrastructure and networking, not just in GPUs or chatbots. Jeetu explains that we are massively underestimating how much AI infrastructure the world w…

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#522: Does Traditional Encryption End in 2027? 15:24

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Big thanks to Cisco for sponsoring this video and sponsoring my trip to Cisco Partner Summit 2025. Is your encryption safe? Cisco’s Vijoy Pandey reveals why distributed quantum computing is coming in 2-3 years, not 10. Learn about the 'Store Now, Harvest Later' threat and how quantum networking changes everything, including the security of your VPN…

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New ways to combat the Antibiotic Apocalypse 32:49

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Today, synthetic bacteriophages, a breakthrough vaccine for TB, and how unpicking the pathways used to make antibiotics are helping scientists to combat rising rates of antimicrobial resistance around the world... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Could Mental Workouts Keep Your Brain Young? | NPR’s Short Wave 11:42

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Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to NPR brain correspondent Jon Hamilton about MENTAL EXERCISES. Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a chemical that typically declines as people age. And previous studies of people h…

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The Girlfriends S4/E3: The Two Day Trial 32:02

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After 23 years behind bars, Lamonte McIntyre is finally stepping back into court to try and prove his innocence. When Khadijah Hardaway joins his desperate fight for justice, she helps uncover a chilling pattern of corruption as one man’s fight to be exonerated sparks a movement to expose the decades of abuse the women of Kansas City have faced at …

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#521: Why GrapheneOS is Almost Impossible to Crack (Forensic Teams Have Tried) 1:05:35

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GrapheneOS expert MetropleX joins David Bombal to bust myths. We cover banking apps, notifications, Play Services, and why GrapheneOS is more secure than iOS's lockdown mode. // Sponsored Segment A big thank you to Proton VPN for sponsoring this video. This Black Friday, Save 75% on Proton VPN on the 24 month plan with my link.https://protonvpn.com…

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Small modular reactors for Wales, and moss survives in space 30:56

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In the news, why the UK appears to be betting big on small modular nuclear reactors. Also, Iran seeds the skies in bid to end its worst drought in decades. And moss grows fat on a rolling stone - but a new study claims it can survive in space. We'll explore the significance. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Navigating Marketing Shifts Amid AI, Inflation, and Cultural Change 29:06

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Peter Adams, Senior Writer at Marketing Dive, joins Barbara Kahn to explore how economic bifurcation, evolving loyalty drivers, and rapid advances in AI are forcing marketers to rethink strategies, adapt to cultural moments, and navigate an increasingly complex industry landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Interview: What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani 34:56

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Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this ex…

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A climate COP out? 31:43

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Today, we're analysing the COP30 conference in Brazil, asking whether the will to tackle climate change is drying up. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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The Girlfriends S4/E1: No Place Like Home 32:00

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When tragedy strikes on a quiet spring morning, Niko Quinn’s tight knit community is torn apart. But that moment is just the start of an investigation that will uncover deep corruption, decades of abuse and a dark scandal at the heart of her hometown, Kansas City Kansas. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International…

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The Girlfriends S4/E2: So Help Me God 34:57

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As Niko Quinn grieves the loss of her favorite cousin and Lamonte McIntyre stands trial for a murder he says he didn’t commit, buried secrets about the lead detective in the case begin to surface. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://nomoredirectory.org/ US…

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Flu season starts early, and staving off hungry seagulls 28:06

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In the news show, flu season starts early in the Northern hemisphere due to pesky new strains, so will vaccines be effective? Also, the baby 'swim cap' which promises less invasive brain monitoring, and the European Space Agency's GPS powered satellites which are surveying the water cycle. Then, we find out the best way to shout at seagulls to stop…

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Wharton Moneyball: How Analytics Are Redefining Playoff Predictions Across College and Pro Sports 1:01:25

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Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner explore how advanced analytics are influencing modern sports—from reshaping baseball’s Gold Glove selections to refining NFL power rankings and playoff projections—while dissecting how the new 12-team College Football Playoff format heightens uncertainty and reshapes championship probabilities.…

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#520: Watch Your WiFi: One Infected Phone Takes Over Your Life 50:22

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Big thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this video. To try everything Brilliant has to offer, visit https://brilliant.org/davidbombal or scan the QR code onscreen - You’ll also get 20% off and annual premium subscription Apple says iPhone is extremely hard to hack. OTW says he keeps finding real malware on normal people's iPhones. We talk Pegasus sp…

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Mark Cuban and Dr. Fumiko Chino Try to F-Up Healthcare | from Before We Go 41:54

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Today’s episode features two people who are shaking up the U.S. healthcare system in very different but deeply humane ways. Dr. Fumiko Chino knows firsthand how devastating medical debt can be. After losing her husband to cancer and being left with overwhelming bills, she went to medical school to become a radiation oncologist and made it her missi…

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80 years of nuclear weapons 31:34

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go nuclear, and explore the science and politics of weapons of mass destruction... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Where AI Works: Start Small, Think Big – Making AI Stick 25:05

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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, Wharton's Peter Cappelli is joined by Vivian Sun, senior directo…

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Introducing Season 4 of The Girlfriends: Untouchable 2:48

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When Niko Quinn saw her favourite cousin murdered in broad daylight, her life turned upside down. She went looking for justice, but instead uncovered a dark scandal at the heart of her community: A police detective had spent decades targeting, threatening and sexually abusing black women across Kansas City Kansas. Detective Roger Golubski used the …

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#519: Build Your First OSINT Bookmarklet in 5 Minutes 49:06

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Big thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this video. To try everything Brilliant has to offer, visit https://brilliant.org/davidbombal or scan the QR code onscreen - You’ll also get 20% off and annual premium subscription Two veteran OSINT investigators show how they pull hidden data from TikTok, Telegram, X, Cash App and WordPress using simple brows…

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Vaping rates surge, and space race to deliver economic boon 29:36

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Among British people vapers now outnumber smokers for the first time. From Big Bang to Big Crunch - the new theory showing the expansion of the Universe might be slowing down. And, evidence that our early ancestors, three million years ago, may have excelled at DIY!Linda - So these are the annual population …

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Ep 154: How DORA Will Impact US Companies with Dejan Kosutic 33:56

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Ripple Effect: What We Know About AI Fighting Corruption | Philip Nichols 16:06

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Wharton’s Philip Nichols explains why AI isn’t useful for combatting corruption, at least not yet. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Research Roundup” series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Your zip code shouldn’t determine your lifespan with Dion Dawson 16:16

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What if ending food insecurity meant ditching charity models that haven’t been updated since the 1960s? Dion Dawson, TED Fellow and founder of Dion’s Chicago Dream, shares how he turned a spontaneous idea for giving back to his community into a thriving social enterprise, delivering top-quality produce to thousands of Chicago households every week …

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The National Physical Laboratory at 125 32:48

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go behind the scenes at the National Physical Laboratory as it celebrates 125 years at the forefront of science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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This Week in Business: NBA Gambling Scandal Highlights Integrity Risks in Sports Betting 13:07

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Rob DiGisi, Lecturer in Legal Studies and Business Ethics at the Wharton School, joins the show to discuss how recent gambling indictments involving NBA figures reveal the complex intersection of legality, ethics, and integrity in professional sports—and why issues like prop bets, player vulnerability, and federal cooperation continue to shape the …

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Hurricane Melissa's wake, and alcohol-free beer with a buzz 35:47

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How the latest science helped the Caribbean prepare for Hurricane Melissa. Also ahead, the alcohol-free beers providing a 'buzz' without the hangover. And, why a German warehouse is simulating a European Moon landing... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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The surprising cause of stomach ulcers with Rusha Modi 7:02

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It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So what does cause stomach ulcers? Rusha Modi explains how one doctor’s famous (and dangerous) experiment led us to the answer. [Directed…

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Introducing So Your Parents Are Old 3:14

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Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often hilarious look at one of life’s most disorienting stages. Come for the catharsis, stay for the gallows humor and unfiltered conversat…

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Proteomics promises a revolution in preventative medicine 29:27

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Today, in association with Proteomics International, we're hearing about a new era in medicine where we can tell people not what diseases they've got, but what ones they will have in ten years' time, giving them a chance to turn things around... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Eye implant restores vision, and corvids follow human calls 34:44

2M ago34:44

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In the news podcast, a new retinal implant - just two millimetres wide - that is helping restore sight to blind people; a 'pristine' star that gives us a glimpse of the workings of the early Universe; and we'll be finding out how wild rooks can master human commands. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Wharton Marketing Matters: Amgen SVP of AI, Engineering and Data Science, Sean Bruich 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Sean Bruich, Senior Vice President of AI, Engineering and Data Science at Amgen, joins Barbara Kahn and Dr. Americus Reed, II to discuss how AI’s rapid evolution is transforming industries—not by replacing humans, but by creating new opportunities that blend human expertise with advanced technology to drive innovation and efficiency. Hosted on Acas…

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Interview: Could we detect breast cancer with a fingerprint? with Dr. Dhivya Srinivasa 31:57

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally. And yet, many people pass up opportunities to get screened for the disease, often because of the invasive and sometimes painful process of mammograms. Chemist and professor Simona Francese presents a potentially groundbreaking alternative that could transform how and when we identify thi…

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Frozen Flora: 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank 31:34

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As the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex, James Tytko ventures into its giant underground vaults to learn why they are a crucial part of global plant conservation... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists