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What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the life sciences sector? How can we overcome these challenges while unlocking the opportunities? Join host Stuart Lowe and a roster of expert guests as they unpack the past, present and future of cell and gene therapy.
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Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and the Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Over the course of nearly four decades, he has been a pioneer in the development and application of computational thinking—and has been responsible for many discoveries, inventions and innovations in science, technology and business. On his podcast, Stephen discusses topics ranging from the history of science to the future of ...
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Everything 80s

Jamie Logie | 1980s Pop Culture & Nostalgia

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Welcome to Everything 80s — the ultimate podcast for fans of 1980s pop culture and retro nostalgia. Each week, we'll dive deep into the most iconic parts of the 1980s: unforgettable movies, legendary TV shows, classic toys, groundbreaking music, and the cultural moments that defined a generation. From Back to the Future to The Breakfast Club, from Transformers and He-Man to MTV, Nintendo, and Michael Jackson — if it happened in the 80s, we’re talking about it. Whether you grew up in the 1980 ...
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Based on a true story. Ben Casper has tried and failed for years to invent a life-changing product and now, he's finally done it. But it can only change his life if he can get his invention to a big trade show in Reno in time. To do it, he'll have to overcome being flat broke, nearly getting himself killed multiple times along the journey, and sneaking past his long-suffering wife. This comedy fiction podcast is based on Ben's memoir of the same name, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon. ...
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​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.
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Who Invented This Sport?

Roger Harb and David Drews

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Who Invented This Sport? is a sports time machine invented by two lifelong friends who are obsessed with the origins of sports as diverse as basketball and bobsledding and beyond. Each episode, we travel back through time and share with you a particular sport’s sources and evolution. The heroes of these treasure hunts are the sports inventors, innovators, and pioneers. And since history is not only the past but also the present and future, we interview sports experts, who will discuss their ...
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Mike's Nerd Bytes

Michael J Maione

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Mike’s Nerd Bytes – Hosted by Jersey Guy Mike Maione, this podcast serves up snack-sized episodes packed with fun science, wild tech facts, and mind-blowing discoveries—all with a lighthearted, nerdy twist! From quirky science history to the inventions that shaped our world, Mike keeps things fast, fun, and full of surprises. Whether you're a history buff or just love a good laugh, this podcast is perfect for curious minds who like learning in bite-sized chunks with a light-hearted approach. ...
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What's Your Problem?

iHeartPodcasts and Pushkin Industries

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Every week on What's Your Problem?, former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein talks with entrepreneurs and engineers tackling the biggest challenges at the forefront of technology. How do you make a trip to space as routine as a plane flight? How do you turn solar energy into clean fuel? How do you use AI to stop deadly infections before they spread? We hear a lot these days about how the world is getting worse. What's Your Problem? learns from the thinkers and doers trying to make our future ...
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The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
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RRE POV

RRE Ventures

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Demystifying the conversations we're already here at RRE and with our portfolio companies. In each episode, your hosts, Will Porteous, Raju Rishi, and Jason Black will dive deeply into topics that are shaping the future, from satellite technology to digital health, to venture investing, and much more.
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Cyberfuture

Dana Nuzhna

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Let's explore different futuristic inventions such as current & future A.I. tech, robots, machines and think about their outcomes for humans together 🤖I'll also be referencing pop-culture, including movies, shows and video games to the inventions mentioned in each episode
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Exploring the practical and exciting alternate realities that can be unleashed through cloud driven transformation and cloud native living and working. Each episode, our hosts Dave, Esmee & Rob talk to Cloud leaders and practitioners to understand how previously untapped business value can be released, how to deal with the challenges and risks that come with bold ventures and how does human experience factor into all of this? They cover Intelligent Industry, Customer Experience, Sustainabili ...
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The Rest Is Politics’ Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that’s led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change. The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become ...
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TED Tech

TED Tech

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From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more. Follow Sherrell on Instagram @ ...
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A Twist of History

Ballen Studios

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The course of history never follows a straight line. And very often, we can pinpoint a remarkable, thrilling twist, which changes everything that follows. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in. From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Invent Anything™

ipCapital Group

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In this series, John Cronin and Seth Cronin share insights relating to invention, creativity, and intellectual property. These insights were collected over 17 years at IBM (John became its top inventor with over 100 patents and 150 patent publications) and 35 combined years as intellectual property and innovation consultants at ipCapital Group (working with over 800 companies and approximately 15% of the Fortune 500, hundreds of mid-size companies and hundreds of startups and governmental la ...
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What makes someone a “true legend”? Untold Legends gives legendary status to those who deserve it – and tells their story. NEW season: You may well have heard of the Austrian-born US actress Hedy Lamarr - a Jewish refugee who escaped the Nazis to become a Hollywood star. However, for most of her life, she didn’t receive proper recognition for her role as an inventor. She was known for starring in dozens of films, including Algiers, Samson and Delilah, Ecstasy, Boom Town and My Favourite Spy. ...
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First Responder Financial Freedom

First Responder Financial Freedom

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We talk to first responders all over the nation who are investing and working on businesses outside of their first responder jobs. Our Goal is to motivate and educate each other and help provide a better financial understanding for a better future.
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Dinis Guarda Youtube Podcast Series - Powered by citiesabc and openbusinesscouncil is a fast growing Thought leadership channel focused on profiling global leading inspiring people, leaders, CEOs, authors, technologists, academics. We highlight the ideas, products, inventions, software, books & solutions to the multiple challenges / opportunities we face in our cities / nations with the advent of Society 5.0 digital transformation 4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT disruptive tech Dinis Guarda is ...
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Tech Life

BBC World Service

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Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
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"Legacy Maker: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons" is dedicated to celebrating the groundbreaking achievements and enduring legacies of Black innovators and cultural icons. Through compelling storytelling, our podcast shines a spotlight on the brilliance and resilience of individuals who have shaped history and continue to inspire future generations. Join us as we uncover the untold stories and celebrate the rich heritage that fuels progress and empowerment.
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Cited Podcast

Cited Media

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Experts shape our world. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. In every big story, you’ll find one; you’ll find a researcher, scientist, engineer, planner, policy wonk, data nerd, bureaucrat, regulator, intellectual, or pseudo-intellectual. Their ideas are often opaque, unrecognized, and difficult to understand. Some of them like it that way. On Cited, we reveal their hidden stories.
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The Fundamental Molecule

Burnt Island Ventures

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Welcome to The Fundamental Molecule. This show explores the intersection of water, technology and entrepreneurship. Each week, Tom Ferguson, Managing Partner of Burnt Island Ventures, interviews innovators, experts, entrepreneurs and investors in the world of water, to help us understand where this trillion dollar industry is headed. These are the stories of the people building the future of the world’s most valuable and fundamental resource. Explore all of our episodes and learn more at htt ...
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The Forbidden Frequency

Scribcaster Network

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The Forbidden Frequency isn’t just a podcast—it’s a reclamation. New Episode every Thursday. We exist to amplify untold stories of individual brilliance and collective resistance. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the histories they don’t teach in school and the truths they’re too afraid to broadcast. From buried Black excellence and suppressed inventions to shadow governments, covert experiments, and whistleblowers who vanished without a trace—we dive into the facts they tried to erase ...
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Every day business and technology move forward at a rapid rate, it becomes increasingly important to explore new ways to adapt and grow for the future. Being up to date on the latest technology is important but not enough for you to get the future you want; more important is understanding and anticipating what’s coming next. Future Sight is your guide to that journey. We bring industry-leading experts together to unpack a new way of thinking around the challenges we're facing today that will ...
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Dive into Crucial Conversations, your portal to insights from the trailblazers shaping our world. With Llewellan guiding the discourse, explore not only groundbreaking tech innovations like AI, web 3, and quantum computing but also inspiring life stories and transformative thought leadership. Engage with industry pioneers, visionary thinkers, and unsung heroes as they share both their cutting-edge inventions and the journeys that molded them. Experience firsthand demonstrations of innovative ...
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Software Testing Unleashed - Better Teams. Better Software. Better World.

Richard Seidl | Software Development & Testing Expert

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In a world where software drives everything, testing is no longer optional — it’s your superpower. - How much testing is enough? - When should you automate? - What makes a great integration test? - And how do you keep up when AI, ML, and cloud-native complexity are redefining the rules? Each week, leading minds from across the software universe — testers, developers, architects, and product thinkers — share practical insights, field-tested techniques, and bold ideas to help you ship better s ...
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What Comes Next?

GrantTree Studios

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From all-knowing AI to holidays in space, What Comes Next? is a podcast all about the amazing technologies that will shape your future. Each episode the show's trilogy of technophiles will be talking to one of the world's most forward-thinking minds. We'll be unboxing their inventions, sharing their secrets, and exploring what the future holds for technology and the human race. New episodes are published every two weeks. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Contact the show at wcn@grant ...
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Young Ben Franklin

GZM Shows

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Before he was Benjamin Franklin, inventor and statesman, he was just Ben, a boy in Colonial Boston with an adventurous spirit, a curious mind...and a penchant for getting into trouble. Meet our most endearing founding father at fourteen; a charming rebel years away from discovering the ageless sayings and brilliant inventions that made him famous. When Ben and his friends stumble upon a mysterious letter leading to a legendary treasure, he'll have to use his wits and bravery to outsmart the ...
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Tech For Change

Radio One - HT Smartcast

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Very often technology is used for both, good and bad things. There is a constant flux between these two which can cause you to lose faith in technology. Tech for change will aim to restore that faith. Radio One radio host, Kay will introduce you to some innovative companies and go-getters who have used technology for the social good, social change and impact. Tune in to this podcast to find out how tech is changing the world for the better. This is a Radio One production, brought to you by H ...
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Will humans really colonise Mars one day? Will I ever ride my own hoverboard like Marty McFly? How long will it be until we can book holidays in space? Where's my jetpack? Back in the 1980s, TV and films promised us everything from jetpacks to flying cars and holidays in space - so what happened to those Space Age dreams? Every week, join space journalist and author, Sarah Cruddas and broadcaster Luke Moore for Where's My Jetpack? Each episode, we look into a different piece of retrofuturist ...
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Welcome to the Invent Like An Owner Podcast, where I’ll talk with the Amazonians who helped build Amazon.com into one of the world’s most valuable companies. This weekly podcast is for entrepreneurs, future business leaders, and all students of history (not to mention, people interested in getting hired at Amazon!). The goal of the podcast is to capture the Amazon Creation Stories and create a historical archive... before we forget all the details -- that’s it. My name is Dave Schappell (and ...
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Tomorrow's Nerd brings you the latest technology news. Join Andy Jaye and Jason Bradbury as they discover the very latest inventions, gadgets and future trends in this weekly podcast. Listen as they find the tech you simply must own, discuss how technology will impact our future and uncover inventions well ahead of their time. In this podcast Andy and Jason will be talking to the most influential product designers, the most innovative manufacturers and the inventors behind the world’s greate ...
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AI is the biggest technological leap since we first harnessed fire—and it’s changing everything. Inventing Fire With AI is a podcast for leaders, innovators, and forward-thinkers who want to understand and harness the power of artificial intelligence. Hosted by Richard Crane—Founder/CTO of MILL5 and Microsoft MVP—each episode breaks down how AI is transforming industries, solving complex problems, and reshaping the future. You’ll hear real-world applications, bold insights, and practical gui ...
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Massive Change Radio Archive

Jen Leonard | Writer, Researcher, Retired Rock Critic

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Massive Change Radio Archive chronicles the weekly interviews host Jennifer Leonard conducted in 2003-2004 at CIUT-FM in Toronto, while researching and writing a book on "the future of global design" with Bruce Mau. The radio show served as a primary research vehicle for answering the question "Now that we can do anything, what will we do?"
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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Vox Media Podcast Network

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A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to cameras to electric cars. Pulling from over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel will keep you informed and entertained as they take a deep dive into the latest and greatest in tech and what deserves your hard earn ...
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ELECTRIFII

Electrifii

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Welcome to ELECTRIFII, where amazing things happen. We will discuss everything renewable recyclable and reusable. Go through the history and the future of all the new technologies and inventions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/electrifii/support
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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again. Produced in partnership with Transmitter Media. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Hosted on Acast. S ...
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Manufacturing can make or break the future of cell and gene therapy. In this episode, Stuart sits down with two expert guests to share how smart design, automation, and closed systems are helping to lower costs, reduce complexity, and make therapies more accessible. From scaling strategies to operator-friendly technology, they reveal why manufactur…
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Is space the “final frontier” — or the perfect place to revolutionize life on Earth? Space architect Ariel Ekblaw reveals how self-assembling structures could build orbiting real estate in space dedicated to solving humanity’s greatest dilemmas on Earth, leading to scientific and medical breakthroughs only possible in zero gravity. Interested in le…
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In this episode of The Forbidden Frequency, we turn up the heat on a trailblazing inventor you've likely never heard of—Alice H. Parker, the Black woman who patented a revolutionary gas-powered furnace system in 1919. Long before central heating became standard, Parker imagined a future where homes could be safely and efficiently warmed, room by ro…
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It's bonus episode time! We went outside right after the iPhone announcement event to get first reactions from people walking by. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat! Let us know if you like this new format and we might bring it back for future events. Enjoy! Thanks to everyone who spoke with us! Follow their work below: Chris Niccolls and Pe…
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 Ed Conway is an economics journalist and author of the book “Material World: The Six Raw Materials that Shape Modern Civilization.” On today’s show, Ed reveals how three of those often-overlooked materials—iron, copper, and sand—shaped human advancement from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution to the digital age. And he talks about what t…
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Why Software Testing Struggles With Recognition and How AI Changes the Game "I truly believe that we have like in five to 10 years we see a huge demand in people who are able to understand system architectures." - Daniel Knott In this episode, I talk with Daniel Knott about the real pains in testing and what comes next. Why do managers cut quality …
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Dave, Esmee, and Rob are strapping in for another season of bold, brain-bending conversations—and they’re bringing the flux capacitor with them from Back to the Future. Season 5 beams in global leaders and innovators who challenge how we think about technology, business, and humanity. From AI disruption to digital sovereignty, from leadership to cu…
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We all know relationships are complicated, whether it's matters of the heart, workplace problems, or with friendships. And sometimes, it really helps to get an outside perspective. Clinical Psychologist Kirsty Ross joined Jesse to discuss how to politely say no at work, how to address your partner's spending habits and explained why some people fee…
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You know the name Woody Allen. Everyone does. He’s made some of the most acclaimed films ever made: Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters, Crimes and Misdemeanors—he list goes on and on and on. He’s made an astonishing 50 movies. You see his influence everywhere, from sitcoms to stand-up to just about every rom-com made since Annie Hall premiered in 1…
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In 1983, Coleco launched the Adam--a bold attempt to turn its hit ColecoVision video game console into a full-fledged home computer. By this point in the 80s, Coleco had made a huge dent in the video game market, and, at the same time, was behind one of the biggest toy crazes in history. With all their success--and deep pockets--was Coleco ready to…
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Date: September 17, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons Title and Show Info Episode #36. Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller). Summary 🎙️ Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll 🎸✨ Before Elvis, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, there was Sister Rosetta Th…
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The world remembers the Cuban Missile Crisis as a 13-day war of nerves between the White House and the Kremlin. But the most critical moment of the conflict didn't happen in a war room; it happened deep beneath the waves on a Soviet submarine, where the launch of a nuclear weapon came down to the vote of a single, level-headed officer. See Privacy …
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Geordie Beamish is the man of the moment. The New Zealander won a stunning world gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this week. Beamish's win was so unexpected ... the defending champion didn't even know his name ... and his triumph was all the more impressive after his fall in the heats where he has h…
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Are the days of big musical acts snubbing New Zealand over? In the past few years the likes of Taylor Swift, Oasis and Lady Gaga have left New Zealand off their world tour schedule forcing fans to travel to Australia to see some of the world's biggest artists Earlier this week the Government announced a $70 million events package to attract more ev…
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This week we're talking about connectivity. How to keep the internet running when international data cables are damaged by earthquakes or war. And are light beams a solution ? Also this week: Satellites and AI are being used to count migrating wildebeest in Africa. We hear how tech is challenging long-standing estimates of animal numbers. Presenter…
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An Albertan oil man and a socialist policy wonk from Saskatchewan banded together to think up “eco-development,” a precursor to today’s sustainable development. This unlikely duo forged a global consensus at the United Nations, effectively codifying the reigning orthodoxy of liberal environmental governance. They told us that capitalism and sustain…
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Send us a text What happens when you feed an AI its own code and ask it to improve itself? It invents something better, writes a patent for it, and files it. In 8 minutes. Dr. Marcus Weller did exactly that with Deep Invent, and the result made him realize his life had just changed. We're talking about an AI platform that analyzes patterns across a…
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At just 10 years old, Sean The Science Kid is our youngest guest ever. Sean is an internet educator with a voracious appetite for learning and a contagious passion for sharing his knowledge. In this episode, Adam chats with Sean and his mother Eunice about the origins of Sean’s curiosity, his strategies for breaking down complex science concepts, a…
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With just one breath, New Zealand freediver Ant Williams set a new world record, swimming 182 meters underwater and under ice. That's the length of nearly two full rugby fields. He takes us all along for the ride with a documentary called Ice Dive, part of the Adventure series on Apple Vision Pro. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival. Williams …
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How New Zealand media covered Covid-19 made the pandemic seem like a competition or a war the country was winning. That's according to a University of Otago study. Bioethics researchers analysed more than a thousand news articles .. and the result is fascinating. Lead author and PHD candidate Emma Anderson talks to Jesse.…
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