Best Fuzzy Logic Podcasts (2025)

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Improving compliant mechanism designs with fuzzy logic 8:55

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When they design mechanical systems, engineers first need to understand how they will behave using mathematical modelling tools that can simulate their movements. In recent years, they have increasingly explored the possibilities of ‘compliant’ mechanisms: highly flexible systems which are now being applied across numerous leading fields of technol…

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When Arteries Rebel: Preventing Radial Artery Spasm 10:04

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Challenging Traditional Economic Assumptions about Capitalism, Socialism and Enterprise Ownership 9:56

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Beyond the Binary: A New Generation’s Approach to Gender 9:38

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In the Autumn of 2022, hopeful college students across the United States clicked through the questions on the Common Application, the digital gateway to more than one thousand colleges and universities. For the first time, alongside their grades, essays, and extracurricular lists, applicants had the chance to provide their gender and pronouns. Thes…

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Twin Research and Human Genetics - Prof Nancy Segal

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Prof Nancy Segal discusses the power of nature and nurture, ethical issues behind the separation of twins and what twins tell us about human behaviour.By Prof Nancy Segal - Beth Matthews

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How Mentoring Enables Startup Success Through A Social Exchange Process 14:14

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Research from Dr. Andrey Kostyuk at the Grenoble Ecole de Management supervised by Prof. Martina Battisti, a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy, and Director of European Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, reveals that successful startup mentoring operates as a complex social exchange where both mentors and entrepreneurs must be…

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Factors that Sustain the Gendered Pleasure Gap: Gendered Media Representations of Sexual Pleasure and Women’s Performance of Sexual Emotional Labor 11:43

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Despite decades of awareness about gender equality, a persistent pleasure gap remains between women and men in sexual encounters, with women experiencing significantly fewer orgasms and less sexual pleasure. It is important to note that this gender difference exists primarily in contexts where women have sex with men, while women who have sex with …

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Gut-Targeted Antibiotic Boosts Lung Cancer Radiation Therapy: A New Frontier in Microbiome-Based Treatment 7:25

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Imagine a future where treating cancer doesn't just depend on high-tech machines or potent drugs, but also on something as simple, and as complex, as the bacteria living in your gut. This future might be closer than we think, thanks to groundbreaking research led by Professor Andrea Facciabene at the University of Pennsylvania. In a randomized pilo…

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How Political Identity Trumps Racial Identity in Cross-Race Conversations About Sensitive Topics 11:22

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Research from communication scholars at The Ohio State University reveals fascinating new insights about the dynamics of conversations about race-related issues in the USA. Two complementary studies show that White participants expected more negative outcomes and were more likely to avoid conversations with fellow White people from different politi…

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Restoring Connection: Understanding Suicide Through Human Stories 10:09

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Loneliness is often described as the invisible epidemic of our time. It creeps quietly into lives, eroding confidence, weakening social bonds, and, at its most dangerous, pushing individuals toward the edge of despair. Stigma can prevent the lonely from seeking help and as loneliness is largely experienced through the prism of isolation, those in n…

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Rethinking the costs of highway rest areas 8:37

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Operating and maintaining highway rest areas across the United States has long posed a costly challenge for state transportation departments, especially amid tightening budgets and rising demand. In a new study, Dr. Kishor Shrestha, associate professor at Washington State University finds that one outsourcing method known as method-based contractin…

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Revisiting Mount Wilson: How corrected solar data revealed a groundbreaking discovery 10:25

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Between 1982 and 2012, the 150-foot solar tower at Mount Wilson Observatory collected a vast archive of observations of the Sun’s surface. In a series of recent studies, Professor Roger Ulrich, together with colleagues Dr. Tham Tran and Dr. John Boyden at UCLA, have revisited these data, running a thorough recalibration of the findings. Their resul…

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The allure and pitfalls of flavored tobacco and nicotine products. Interview with Professor Mary Rezk-Hanna 25:53

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In this episode, Professor Mary Rezk-Hanna of UCLA explores how flavored tobacco and nicotine products hook young people, challenge regulation, and blur the line between risk and appeal. Tune in to understand what's really at stake for public health.

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When Science Meets Real-world Barriers: Lessons from the Frontlines of Mental Health 10:02

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By all measures, America’s mental health system is stretched too thin. Families are in crisis, community mental health providers are overworked, and groundbreaking research often struggles to find its way into real-world practice. But thanks to researchers such as Professor Ukamaka Oruche of the University of South Florida, and colleagues, we’re le…

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How a Thin Film Could Transform the Future of Particle Accelerators 8:02

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Building the next generation of particle accelerators depends on solving surprisingly small but stubborn material-related problems. Dr Jerzy Lorkiewicz and his collaborators of the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland tackled one of the toughest challenges: how to make lead films stick firmly to niobium, to realise his vision of a fully s…

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A Smart Solution for Detecting Hidden Pesticides in Food 7:41

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Highly polar pesticides such as glyphosate are notoriously difficult to detect in food due to their chemical properties and interference from natural food compounds. A new method developed by Dr Michelangelo Anastassiades and Ann‑Kathrin Schäfer of CVUA Stuttgart, and their colleagues, offers a more accurate and practical way to identify residues o…

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Part 2 Fuzzy Logic - Dr Wendy Suiter

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Dr Wendy Suiter describes her music and discusses how Fuzzy Logic is based on the principle of subjectivity.By Dr Wendy Suiter - Beth Matthews

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McDonaldization in Healthcare: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Patients and Providers 9:24

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If you stroll into a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in Paris, Tokyo, or New York, you’ll notice that the Big Mac tastes the same, the menu looks familiar, and the process is quick and efficient. You order your food, wait a short while, and you get exactly what you expect. In the 1990s, American sociologist George Ritzer gave a name to this phenome…

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Biobehavioral Approaches to HIV Prevention and Treatment in Sexual Minority Men Who Use Stimulants 16:48

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Research from Dr. Adam W. Carrico at the Florida International University, and his colleagues, explores innovative approaches to address HIV prevention and treatment challenges among sexual minority men who use stimulants. Three interconnected studies examine how behavioral interventions can reduce HIV viral load, alter gene expression in immune ce…

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Threats in the medicine cabinet? What Jordan's struggle with fake medicines reveals about a global crisis 7:33

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When we reach into a medicine cabinet we aim to find something to relieve our symptoms and treat our ailments. This could be a painkiller for a headache, an antibiotic for an infection, or insulin for diabetes. Typically, we assume that what's inside that blister pack, bottle or vial is real, safe, and effective. But what if it’s not, and not only …

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How Deliberate Ambiguity Built One of the World's Most Successful Worker Safety Initiatives 11:13

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Research from Professor Juliane Reinecke at the University of Oxford and Professor Jimmy Donaghey at the University of South Australia reveals how strategic ambiguity in international agreements can paradoxically strengthen rather than weaken collective action. Their eight-year study of the Bangladesh Accord for Fire and Building Safety demonstrate…

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How Human Rights Laws and Economic Competitiveness Can Co-Exist 13:59

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Research from Dr. Bernhard Reinsberg at the University of Glasgow and Dr. Christoph Valentin Steinert at the University of Zurich reveals how France's groundbreaking mandatory due diligence law defied business predictions of economic harm. Through analysis of 11,504 French companies over fifteen years, their study demonstrates that requiring firms …

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The unintended impacts of training walls and groynes 7:15

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Training walls and entrance breakwaters have long been used to keep estuary entrances clear of shoals that threaten boat navigation and increase flood risks for nearby communities. But new research by Alexander Nielsen of Worley Consulting and coastal engineer Angus Gordon reveals that these structures may be causing long-term damage. Their study u…

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Solving the Logical Conundrum of Inductive Inferences 9:00

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In the 18th century, Scottish philosopher David Hume posed a confounding question about the nature of the scientific method. By questioning the logic behind making predictions based on past observations, he exposed a fundamental problem that has vexed logicians to this day. But now, through a new analysis, philosophers Prof. Gerhard Schurz and Dr. …

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Universal conformal symmetry: Solution of the mysteries of cosmology? 10:47

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For over a century, Einstein’s theory of general relativity has underpinned our understanding of gravity. However, it still hasn’t been able to explain some of the most enduring mysteries in cosmology, including the need for vast quantities of dark matter, which has gone undetected for decades. Today, this need has been explained by Conformal Gravi…

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Fuzzy Logic - Dr Wendy Suiter

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Fuzzy Logic - Dr Wendy Suiter discusses fuzzy logic principals in relation to music composition, music analysis and music scores.By Dr Wendy Suiter - Beth Matthews

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The Self-Organizing Bone Wave Underlying Skull Growth 7:09

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We typically take our skulls for granted, beyond their basic function in keeping our brain safe and sound within our head. When you look in the mirror, the shape of your skull, which forms the very structure beneath your face, is something you may not have considered in much detail. However, the story of how your skull came to be, and how bone spre…

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How Municipal Communication Failures Perpetuate Systemic Racism 11:46

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Communication research from Texas Christian University reveals how the killing of Atatiana Jefferson in Fort Worth exposed fundamental failures in how cities listen to Black residents. Through in-depth interviews and a national survey, Dr. Ashley English, Dr. Jacqueline Lambiase and Dr. Julie O’Neil demonstrate that meaningful organizational listen…

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Shaping the Future: How a Tiny Screw Is Changing Children’s Lives 8:44

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When a baby is born, the bones of the skull are meant to behave like the slats of a wooden barrel, flexible enough to slide into the correct orientation as the brain beneath them doubles in size during the first year of life. However, in about seven of every 100,000 births one of those seams between the bones of the skull (called a suture) closes t…

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A Global Classroom for Dental Residents: How Virtual Education is Reshaping Dental Training Worldwide 8:33

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When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived as an unexpected and unwelcome presence in our lives, it didn’t just disrupt our daily routines, it drastically changed how we learn, teach, and connect. For many healthcare professionals, including those in dentistry, this meant abandoning lecture halls and clinical classrooms for an unfamiliar and potentially da…

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Feathered Casualties and Digital Clues: How Citizen Science is Helping Save Birds from Deadly Collisions 10:10

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By now, most of us are familiar with stories of wildlife interacting with the modern world, often with unfortunate consequences. Examples include urban foxes struck by vehicles, bears rummaging through trash, and sea turtles entangled in plastic. But there’s a quieter, often unseen danger that claims hundreds of millions of bird lives each year. Th…

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From Classroom to Conference: How a New Teaching Model Lets Students Step Inside the Scientific Community 8:13

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When you imagine a scientific conference, you may picture rows of poster boards, bustling coffee breaks, and seasoned researchers discussing the latest data and research approaches. It can feel like a world reserved for insiders. Yet a recent study led by Dr Malgorzata Trela and Dr Sophie Rutschmann at Imperial College London argues that this livel…

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A Breakthrough in Reconstructive Surgery: Expanding Scalp Skin to Repair Large Facial Defects in Children 8:23

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Facial reconstruction is one of the most challenging fields in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. When patients undergo skin transplants to address large facial defects, the surgeon’s goal is to restore both the function and appearance of the face in a way that integrates seamlessly with their natural features. Dr Xusong Luo, Dr Lin Lu and their …

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A Discussion of Multiple Studies on the Perspectives of Underrepresented Populations on Gang Membership and Campus Gun Policies 15:11

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Research from Professor Justin J. Joseph at the University of North Alabama examines the influences that impact the behaviour of underrepresented populations. In one study, he explores potential sex differences in the relationship between psychopathy traits, executive functioning, and youth gang membership. In a separate study, Joseph and colleague…

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Listening to Our Cats’ Kidneys: How a Handful of Mirror-Image Molecules Could Reveal Feline Health 7:36

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Amino acids are a fundamental building block for fur, muscle, and every other living tissue on Earth. These molecules come in “left-handed” (L) and “right-handed” (D) forms, a bit like gloves that fit different hands or mirror images. Life largely runs on the left-handed set, so biologists once assumed the right-handed versions were irrelevant. Yet…

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Woretemoeteryenner and Dolly Dalrymple - Prof Maggie Walter

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Woretemoeteryenner and Dolly Dalrymple - Professor Maggie Walter discusses the extraordinary lives of Woretemoeteryenner and Dolly Dalrymple who were Aboriginal warriors in the history wars of Tasmania.By Professor Maggie Walter - Beth Matthews

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The patient will see you all now: redesigning clinical learning for better outcomes 7:28

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If you picture doctors making their daily rounds through hospital floors, you might imagine a single doctor standing by a bedside, examining a patient’s chart, or perhaps a group of doctors discussing a case right outside a patient’s room. However, the future of hospital care may well look more like a well-choreographed team effort, with doctors, n…

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How do we develop and maintain authenticity throughout our lives? 22:54

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As our world becomes increasingly complex, the need for genuine self-development and "inner work" grows more important. Dr Kerstin Liesenfeld and colleagues at the Liesenfeld Research Institute explore how people develop and maintain authenticity throughout their lives. Their research reveals that authentic development follows distinct patterns and…

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From Firefighting Foams to Molecular Mysteries: A Surfactant’s Unexpected Journey 11:05

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Scientific discovery often unfolds in unexpected ways. What begins as a search for solutions to real-world challenges can lead researchers into unexplored scientific territory, where unconventional ideas emerge and spark debate. This dynamic was at the heart of research by Dr. Arthur W. Snow and Dr. Ramagopal Ananth in the Chemistry Division of the…

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A Silent Struggle: Understanding Childhood Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7:41

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In early 2020, the world changed almost overnight. As COVID-19 swept across the world, homes were repurposed as schools, playgrounds and classrooms were abandoned, and family routines changed utterly or vanished. People were forced to adapt to remote working, many lost their jobs, and a significant proportion of us experienced anxiety about the vir…

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The Essence of Team Spirit: Why Helping Others in a Group Can Be More Motivating Than Helping Yourself 6:46

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Are we primarily motivated by self-interest, or can activities that advance the progress of others provide similar or even greater levels of motivation? Logically, it would seem that people are most motivated to achieve specific goals when they are doing things that benefit themselves. Examples include studying for an exam, doing regular physical e…

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Amplifying Global Voices: The Fight for Fairness in Scholarly Communication 9:02

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In our increasingly interconnected world, sharing knowledge freely and fairly is crucial for ongoing development and progress. Increasing the overall size of our store of knowledge is important in dealing with the challenges we face in the modern world, but determining who can access and add to that knowledge is a key question. Prestigious academic…

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Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care: How Lenvatinib Offers Hope for Resistant Thyroid Cancer 26:16

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Thyroid cancer is one of the more common cancers globally, and for most patients, the prognosis is generally favorable with timely and effective treatment. The usual course involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland, followed by radioactive iodine therapy to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells. However, for a subset of patients, the story is …

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The Wellbeing Balance Model: A Personalized Approach to Design Effective Wellbeing Interventions 20:54

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Research from Troy Norris at the WellBalance Institute for Positive Wellbeing reveals how a novel approach to measuring wellbeing can lead to more effective personalized interventions. The Wellbeing Balance and Lived Experiences (or WellBalance) Model and Assessment extends traditional wellbeing measures by evaluating both positive experiences and …

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Deciding when and how checklists should be used in medicine 7:11

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While checklists are often a vital tool for medical procedures, there has so far been little guidance on how they should be designed and applied in real medical scenarios. Now, a team including Dr. Alex Chaparro, a researcher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has developed an algorithm which can help medical experts to decide when a checklis…

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Improving Hepatitis C Screening and Care: Approaches for Reaching Underserved Populations 12:01

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Research from Professor Mamta Jain at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her colleagues reveals how electronic alerts, patient navigation, and mailed outreach can significantly increase hepatitis C screening and treatment in traditionally difficult-to-reach populations. Their work demonstrates that while electronic reminders are effective, combinin…

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How the law is used to silence Human Rights Defenders 13:53

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Research from Dr Aikaterini-Christina Koula at Manchester Metropolitan University reveals how legal systems are increasingly being weaponized to silence human rights defenders, particularly in Europe. Her work introduces a taxonomy of violations perpetrated through the legal system and demonstrates how these tactics deviate from human rights standa…

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A genetic breakthrough for farming: editing corn inside the plant, not the lab 8:45

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Corn is a cornerstone of modern agricultural food production, particularly in North America. Humans have selectively bred such crops over generations to create better yields, improved appearance and flavor and enhanced disease resistance. However, what if we could skip these arduous rounds of selective breeding and improve a crop’s stability and re…

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New Approaches to Defining and Measuring Human Trafficking 15:03

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Research from Professor Rumi Kato Price at the Washington University School of Medicine and her colleagues, Professors Sheldon Zhang and Annah Bender, reveals how research-driven, standardized indicator approaches can better identify human trafficking victims than traditional legal and prosecutorial frameworks. Their work in Cape Town, South Africa…

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Women of Eureka - Dr Dorothy Wickham

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Women of Eureka - Dr Dorothy Wickham discusses how these women are important because there is the emergence of a strand of feminist conciousness at this point in Australia long before elsewhere.By Dr Dorothy Wickham - Beth Matthews