Best Massachusetts Institute Of Technology MIT Podcasts (2025)

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MIT Campus Update: Events, Opportunities & NCAA Sports Highlights for November 17–24 2:20

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 17 through November 24. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Russian Language Conversation Table is happening today, Monday, November 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in room 14E-304. It's a great chance to practice your Russian skills in a relaxed setting. Next, if you're co…

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MIT Campus Update: Sun Alignment, Climate Hackathon, Career Fair, Sports Highlights & More (Nov 10–17) 2:55

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 10 through November 17. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the MIT Henge phenomenon is happening today and tomorrow. Catch the sun aligning perfectly with the Infinite Corridor today at 4:19 p.m. and tomorrow at 4:20 p.m. Best viewing spot? The third floor between Buildin…

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MIT Campus Update: Career Talks, Law School Info, Historic Track Win, Upcoming Events & Weather—November 3-10 2:02

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for November 3 through November 10. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the "Infinite Careers" series features Dr. Renee Blackburn, a transportation specialist at the Volpe Center, on Monday, November 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. in E19-202. Next—the "Leadership and Management in Action Program…

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MIT Campus Update: Events, Sports, Fresh Food Market, and Weather Highlights for October 27–November 3 2:19

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 27 through November 3. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Penn Carey Law School Information Session is happening Monday, October 27, from 6 to 7 p.m. It's a virtual session, so you can join from anywhere. Next—the MIT UROP Mixer is on Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 5 p…

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MIT Campus Update: Open Data Event, Fall Activities, Football Highlights & Weather for Oct 20–27 2:06

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 20 through October 27. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the "Open Data @ MIT" event is happening Tuesday, October 21, at 3 p.m. in the Nexus, Hayden Library. Celebrate the winners of the 2025 MIT Prize for Open Data and enjoy refreshments. Next—the "New Beginnings" Fall …

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MIT Campus Update: Networking Events, Athletics Triumphs, Fresh Food Market, & Weather Tips for October 13-20 2:36

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 13 through October 20. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—on Wednesday, October 15, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Samsara is hosting a talk in E19-202, complete with lunch. It's a great chance to learn about their work and network.Next—on Monday, October 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 …

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MIT Campus Update: Science Olympiad Registration, Energy Talk, Symphony, Sailing, Food Trucks & Events (Oct 6-13) 1:56

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for October 6 through October 13. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—registration for the 2026 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational opens Wednesday at 6 p.m. and closes Friday at 6 p.m. If your team aims to compete, mark your calendars and apply promptly. Next, the MIT Energy Initiative …

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MIT Campus Update: Science Festival Finale, Football Showdown, Media Lab Event, Foodie Finds & Weather Highlights (Sept 29–Oct 6) 2:36

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Hey Tim the Beaver, it's Jenny with your Campus Update for September 29 through October 6. Let's get you set for the week—fast.First up—the Cambridge Science Festival wraps up today, September 29. If you haven't checked it out yet, head over to the MIT Museum for some interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. It's a great way to engage with sci…

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MIT Campus Update: H-1B Policy Changes, AI Cures Conference, Cambridge Science Festival, New Books, and Upcoming Events 1:56

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Good afternoon, MIT community. Today is Monday, September 22, 2025, and here are the latest updates from around campus.On September 19, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry to the U.S. for H-1B workers, effective September 21. The MIT International Scholars Office is analyzing the impact of this sudden change and advises affected…

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MIT Campus News: Upcoming Science Carnival, Startup Demo Day, and Cambridge Science Festival Highlights 1:45

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Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Today is Monday, September 15, 2025, and we've got a lineup of exciting events and updates from around MIT.First up, the Cambridge Science Carnival, founded by the MIT Museum, is set to take place on September 21 in the Kendall/MIT Open Space. This event will feature over 100 boot…

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MIT Fall Events Preview: Campus Gathering, Startup Demo Day, and Cambridge Science Festival Highlights 1:42

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Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Today is Monday, September 8, 2025, and we've got a lineup of exciting events and updates from around MIT.First up, mark your calendars for the Fall 2025 Campus Gathering on September 10, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Hosted by the Climate Project at MIT, this event aims to bring the c…

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MIT News: Fall Campus Gathering, Startup Demo Day, and Cambridge Science Festival Highlights for September 2025 1:44

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Hello, and welcome to the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Today is Monday, September 1, 2025, and we've got a lineup of exciting events and updates from around MIT.First up, mark your calendars for the Fall 2025 Campus Gathering on September 10, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Hosted by the Climate Project at MIT, this event aims to bring the c…

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MIT News: AI Investment Warnings, Top QS Ranking, Clinical AI Conference, and New Advances in Image Technology 2:11

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Good morning, MIT community! It's Monday, August 25, 2025, and here's your latest campus news.Currently, it's mostly cloudy in Cambridge with a temperature of 66°F (19°C). Expect cloudy skies throughout the morning, with temperatures reaching up to 77°F (25°C) by early afternoon. There's a chance of thunderstorms around 4 PM, so keep an umbrella ha…

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MIT News Podcast: Media Lab’s ”New Beginnings,” Cambridge Science Festival, Museum Updates & Fall Campus Events 2:48

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Good afternoon, MIT community! It's Monday, August 18, 2025, and you're tuned in to the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Let's dive into the current events and updates from around the Institute.First up, let's talk about the weather. Today in Cambridge, we're enjoying mostly sunny skies with temperatures hovering around 64 degrees Fahrenh…

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MIT Campus News: Fall Events, Fellowships, Research Advances, and Global Rankings – August 11, 2025 2:46

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Good afternoon, MIT community. Today is Monday, August 11, 2025, and here are your campus news updates.Currently, it's sunny in Cambridge with a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day, reaching a high of 91 degrees by mid-afternoon. Be sure to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions if you're…

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MIT News Update: Summer Events, Basketball Academy, AI & Education Summit, and History Highlights – August 4, 2025 2:02

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Good afternoon, MIT community! It's Monday, August 4, 2025, and here's what's happening around campus.First, let's talk about the weather. Today in Cambridge, it's partly sunny with a current temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. As the day progresses, expect hazy sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 88 degrees by mid-afternoon. So, if you're …

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MIT Campus News: Weather, Research Breakthroughs, Upcoming Events, and a Summer Philharmonic Concert – July 28, 2025 3:09

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Good afternoon, and welcome to the latest episode of our campus news podcast. Today is Monday, July 28, 2025, and here's what's happening at MIT.Let's start with the weather. Currently, it's mostly sunny in Cambridge, with temperatures around 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect the warmth to continue throughout the afternoon, with highs reaching up to 89…

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STI Testing Made Easy: What Every MIT Student Should Know

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Getting tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections, or STIs, is easier than you think! In this episode, we sit down with Maura Rowley, Manager of Student Health Nursing at MIT Health, to talk about how quick, simple, and confidential STI screening is for students. Learn how to book an appointment, what to expect during your visit, and why routine t…

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Making sense of your dollars — Christopher Palmer 32:37

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Christopher Palmer is an Associate Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and an Affiliate with the Jameel Poverty Action Lab, based here at MIT. He studies consumer credit, and household financial decision making. Show notes and transcript: https…

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Healthcare Proxies 101

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Who would make medical decisions for you if you couldn’t? In this episode of Conversations with MIT Health, Jessica Senesi, ANP-BC, and Lydia Barlow, MD, explain why healthcare proxies matter, how to choose one, and the key conversations to have. They’ll also clear up misconceptions and discuss how proxies interact with advance directives. Whether …

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Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes

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“Conversations with MIT Health” presents “Nutrition Tips for Managing Hypertension or Diabetes,” featuring Dr. David Podradchik, clinical pharmacist at MIT Health. Dr. Podradchik offers practical guidance on making sustainable dietary changes to better manage blood pressure and blood sugar. He discusses common nutrition challenges, simple adjustmen…

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Putting a glacier in its place — Brent Minchew 29:29

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Brent Minchew is an Associate Professor of Geophysics in the department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT. He studies the behavior of glaciers in respect to environmental factors and is dedicated to understanding sea level rise and exploring viable interventions to stabilize ice sheets. Show notes and transcript: https://news.mit.…

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The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening

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In this episode of Conversations with MIT Health, we discuss the importance of colorectal cancer screening with Nicole Napier, Population Health Manager at MIT Health. Nicole shares why early detection is critical, explains the different screening options available, and addresses common concerns that may cause hesitation. We also explore why screen…

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The future of customizable 3D printing — Stefanie Mueller 20:15

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Stefanie Mueller is an associate professor with a joint appointment in MIT's Electrical and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering departments. Her work is mostly focused on developing novel hardware and software systems that advance personal fabrication technologies. She envisions a world in which anyone can use 3D printing to create any obj…

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HPV and Cervical Cancer

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Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. There are over 40 types of HPV, 13 of which can lead cancer. In this episode, Jennifer Shark, CNM, explains need to know information for protecting yourself against HPV as well as screening and treatment options.…

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Making sense of cities — Andres Sevtsuk 28:44

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Andres Sevtsuk is an associate professor of Urban Science and Planning at MIT. His work focuses on the influence of urban design on travel behavior and quality of life, and contributes to making cities more walkable, sustainable and equitable. Show notes and transcript: https://news.mit.edu/podcast/podcast-curiosity-unbounded-episode-12-making-sens…

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Get out the vote — Ariel White 28:21

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Ariel White is an associate professor of Political Science at MIT. She studies voting and voting rights, race, the criminal legal system, and bureaucratic behavior as a way to shed light on people's everyday interactions with government. Her recent work investigates how potential voters react to being affected by punitive government policies, such …

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Occupational Health Service at MIT Health

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The team at MIT’s Occupational Health Service provides an overview of the unique work-related and environmental support that they offer MIT employees and beyond. More specifically, they discuss their employee-oriented comprehensive consulting, treatment, and health-education support – as well as examinations, vaccinations, and immunity certificatio…

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Making medicine easier to swallow — Giovanni Traverso 22:05

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Giovanni "Gio" Traverso is an associate professor in MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering and a gastroenterologist at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital. His work focuses on innovative methods for drug delivery, diagnostics, and biological sensing. Here, Gio speaks with MIT President Sally Kornbluth about tackling the core challenges of ta…

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Allergy at MIT Health

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MIT Health offers a variety of treatments to support conditions related to allergies. Treatments include allergy shots, environmental changes, antihistamines and other medications – as well as initial diagnoses support.By MIT Health

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Eye Care at MIT Health

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Monisha Rajinikanth, OD provides us with an overview of Optometry services at MIT Health. She also talks about when you should plan to see an eye doctor (and how), when you shouldn’t – as well as common eye concerns seen in the MIT community.By MIT Health

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Acupuncture at MIT Health

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Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine used to treat chronic pain, as well as an array of other conditions. Abram Ojure, founder of New England Integrated Health, Caitlyn McCourt, Director of MIT Health’s Community Wellness department and Katie Choi, Administrative Clinical Operations Supervisor of MIT Health’s Community Wellness join us to …

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Obstetrics and Gynecologic Care at MIT Health

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Jennifer Shark, certified midwife provides us with an overview MIT Health’s Obstetrics and Gynecologic practice. In this episode, Jennifer talks about the different community members that MIT Health’s OB/GYN department supports, as well as common services offered for different stages of life and more.…

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Travel Health Clinic at MIT Health

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Travel Health is a unique clinical service and benefit for the MIT community. MIT Health’s Travel Nurse Advisor Program Manager Pauline Lee gives us an overview of how the service can help students, faculty, staff – family members, and retirees develop a safe travel plan before traveling abroad for recreation, study, internships, and more.…

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Introducing Bay State Physical Therapy at MIT Health

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MIT Health patients now have access to physical therapy appointments -- on campus -- thanks to our new partnership with Bay State Physical Therapy. Shawn Ferullo, MIT Health Associate Medical Director, speaks with Ben Rose, Bay State Physical Therapy’s Managing Partner and Physical Therapist and Alexandra Leon, Clinic Manager about the treatments a…

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Laboratory Services at MIT Health

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Jonathan Pelletier, Medical Laboratory Manager walks us through how patients can utilize laboratory services at MIT Health, and the range of services offered to patients for laboratory needs. MIT Health’s laboratory is committed to accurately, efficiently and conveniently providing test results for patients.…

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Urgent Care at MIT Health

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MIT Health’s Urgent Care service can provides same-day care for urgent but non-life-threatening emergencies, for students, employees, family members and retires. Practice Manager Lauren Condon and Dr. Justyna Notargiacomo talk about the conditions which can be supported at MIT Health’s Urgent Care.By MIT Health

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Sports Medicine and Orthopedics at MIT Health

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The Sports Medicine and Orthopedics practice at MIT Health provides an array of progressive treatment options for both athletes and non-athletic community members. Dr. Shawn Ferullo, Dr. Angelene Elliott, and Dr. Christian Rose talk about the practice’s approach to comprehensive, coordinated musculoskeletal and orthopedic support for MIT students, …

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Mammograms at MIT Health

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Lead Mammo Technologist Rachel Winn walks us through what to expect as part of a mammogram at MIT Health.By MIT Health

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LGBTQ+ Care at MIT Health

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Research shows that on average LGBTQ+ patients typically rate their healthcare experiences as less satisfying than individuals who do not identify as LGBTQ+. In this episode, we talk about LGBTQ+ services offered at MIT Health, specific challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face when seeking healthcare and how MIT Health works to mitigate those challenges.…

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Pediatrics at MIT Health

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MIT Health offers care for even the youngest members of the MIT community. Pediatricians Rosemarie Roqué Gordon and Ed Levy join us to talk about overall pediatric services available at MIT Health – how they work with parents to keep children healthy and thriving, types of appointments offered and more!…

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Getting Your Care at MIT Health

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MIT Health is accepting new patients. As annual employee open enrollment is happening, remember to sign up for an MIT-sponsored health insurance plan so you and your family can use MIT Health services such as Primary Care, Urgent Care, and nearly 20 different types of specialty care. In this podcast, Primary Care Clinical Director Jessica Senesi, M…

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Silk, the fabric of more sustainable agriculture — Benedetto Marelli 23:29

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Benedetto Marelli is a biomedical engineer by training and a materials scientist. He is an associate professor in MIT’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His work is focused on the fabrication of new biopolymers that can interact with biomolecules, living matter, and the environment. Here, Benedetto speaks with MIT President Sally …

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Hard facts on soft skills — Namrata Kala 25:02

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Namrata Kala is an associate professor in applied economics at the MIT Sloan School of Management. She studies the value of employee training and incentives, how communities adapt to environmental change and regulation, and the returns on environmental technology investment. Here, Namrata speaks with MIT President Sally Kornbluth about the importan…

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156. The Oscars 2024 33:15

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We're back for a special, because it is just that time of year and it would be so ridiculously rude not to.

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Staying radical and relevant — Skylar Tibbits 26:27

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Skylar Tibbits is a designer and computer scientist whose research focuses on self-assembling and programmable materials, and 3D and 4D printing. He is the founder of the MIT Self-Assembly Lab. Here, Skylar speaks with MIT President Sally Kornbluth about the inspiration for his lab’s projects, why design at MIT is unique, and the magic in combining…

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How are cities managing record-setting temperatures? 7:01

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Following record heat levels in the summer of 2023, MIT Associate Professor David Hsu describes what cities are doing as climate change accelerates. Read the article: https://news.mit.edu/2023/3-questions-cities-managing-record-setting-temperatures-0905 Listen to more audio articles: https://energy.mit.edu/energyreads Join the mailing list or send …

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Healing the ailing heart — Ellen Roche 29:53

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Ellen Roche is an associate professor of mechanical engineering and the associate head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIT. Her research team develops new devices and therapeutic strategies for repairing the heart and other tissues. Here, she speaks with MIT President Sally Kornbluth about her work, the advantages of taking a nonline…

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MIT design would harness 40 percent of the sun's heat to produce clean hydrogen fuel 7:36

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MIT engineers have designed a new train-like system that harnesses the sun's heat to split water and generate hydrogen—a green, carbon-free fuel that can be used to power long-distance trucks, planes, and ships. Read the article: https://news.mit.edu/2023/mit-design-harness-suns-heat-produce-clean-hydrogen-fuel-1016 Listen to more audio articles: h…

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155. What We'd Do In A Purge 29:11

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Well? What would we do?