Best Robby Russell Podcasts (2025)

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UK rolls out digital IDs as police tackle vape spiking 15:47

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The Prime Minister has confirmed controversial plans to roll out digital IDs, which will be available on people’s phones by the end of this Parliament. We speak to cybersecurity expert Alex Laurie, SVP at Ping Identity, about what the scheme means for personal data and online safety. Meanwhile, conservationists warn Britain is “shockingly underprep…

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UK government weighs Jaguar Land Rover rescue plan | YouTuber Brandon B on creator economy | plus more 10:48

4h ago10:48

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Rachelle speaks to YouTuber Brandon B on the importance of the creator economy to the UK. A new cross-party forum to support the creator economy has been unveiled at the YouTube festival. This will act as a bridge between creators and Westminster. According to an impact report carried out by Oxford Economics, YouTube content creators contributed £2…

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Scientists confirm asteroid strike caused North Sea crater 11:50

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An AI tool that’s already helped the UK government claw back almost half a billion pounds in fraud is set to be rolled out worldwide. The Fraud Risk Assessment Accelerator identifies loopholes in policy to prevent them being exploited by fraudsters. Meanwhile, scientists have confirmed the Silverpit Crater off the coast of Yorkshire was formed by a…

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Doctors dismiss Trump’s paracetamol in pregnancy claim 9:14

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Health secretary Wes Streeting is urging pregnant women to ignore Donald Trump’s claims about a link between paracetamol and autism, calling them ‘dangerous’ and 'without evidence'. The comments have sparked outrage among scientists and campaigners on both sides of the Atlantic. To explain why paracetamol remains the NHS’s first-line choice for pai…

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Who is behind Heathrow cyber attack? Plus, Trump's family TikTok plans 10:55

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Flights at Heathrow have been disrupted by a major cyber attack. We speak to ESET’s Global Cybersecurity Advisor Jake Moore about the issues that took the boarding tech offline, throwing the airport into chaos. Also in this episode: Donald Trump says the Murdochs could be part of US team to stop TikTok being banned in the US. A Lib Dem proposal to …

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F1’s George Russell on how data is used for split-second decision making 10:06

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We caught up with George before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to find out how data and technology shape his preparation and his split-second decisions on the track. Microsoft have revealed their newest AI datacentre in the US and say it’s the world’s most powerful. MI6 is launching a new dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract new recruits. Al…

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Kory Kindle | Entrepreneurship 26:24

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Tristan Bowen is joined by Kory Kindle for a conversation on his post playing career path - and how those paths often aren't linear. Listen in to hear more about Kory's journey from soccer to physical therapy, to now working on a healthcare AI startup. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the indi…

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Google’s Robby Stein on AI and the Future of Search | special 12:33

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Google’s VP of Search, Robby Stein, joins us for an in-depth look at the future of search. Having first joined Google in 2007, Stein has since led teams at Instagram and Artifact, co-founded Yahoo-acquired startup Stamped, and returned last year to oversee Google Search. He’s now driving the company’s generative AI products, designed to help people…

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UK-US tech deal: Microsoft, Google investing £31bn in AI infrastructure 10:46

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Britain and the US have struck a tech deal that could bring billions of pounds of investment to the UK. The “tech prosperity deal”, announced as Mr Trump arrived in the UK on Tuesday night, will see the UK and US cooperate in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear power. It comes alongside £31 billion of investment i…

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REPLAY: Anxiety & why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ with NuCalm’s Jim Poole | Brave New World 13:10

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This is a cut-down preview of Brave New World, hosted Evgeny Lebedev. Evgeny is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences. They explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on …

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Musk responds to sanctions call over Tommy Robinson rally remarks 11:47

9d ago11:47

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In a post on X, Elon Musk has branded Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey a “craven coward”. Sir Ed accused the American billionaire of “inciting violence” with his appearance at the Unite the Kingdom protest on Saturday. And he called for the Tesla owner to be sanctioned over the remarks he made. The UK and the US have agreed a deal to boost the building …

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Mice with mini steering wheels reveal more about how our brains work 11:45

12d ago11:45

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Mice using mini steering wheels are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain makes decisions. Research from the International Brain Laboratory shows decision-making isn’t confined to just a handful of brain regions as once thought, it’s actually distributed much more widely. Suze Cooper spoke to Professor Alexandre Pouget from the University o…

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#1801 - Mark Adamczyk & Andrew Iler 1:22:35

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This episode is with Mark Adamcyzk and Andrew Iler who both have been aiding in the release of records relating to the John F. Kennedy Assassination, the work they have uncovered and bought to representative Luna have produced two JFK related hearings and the release of stored records. In this episode we will discuss some of the records withheld an…

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Hawking’s Black Hole theory proven right after 50 years 12:56

13d ago12:56

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After fifty years of debate, Dr Geraint Pratten from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham tells us how their research on recorded gravitational waves has confirmed Stephen Hawking’s most famous black hole theory. A drug for a rare disease that causes sudden vision loss is now available on the NHS. Jaguar Land Rover co…

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Is Apple’s thinnest-ever iPhone any good, or all hype? 9:23

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We run through Apple’s latest offerings, such as their thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone 17 line-up and AirPod upgrades with Tech Editor, Alex Pell. Will we ever see a foldable phone? And why was the lack of AI announcements surprising? Patients with suspected dementia are taking part in a nationwide trial of a promising new blood test for Alzheimer…

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Nepal’s PM resigns after deadly social media ban protests 8:35

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Nepal’s prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned as deadly anti-government protests against a social media ban and political corruption escalate. Microsoft have launched an ambient clinical AI assistant for the NHS. Apple have a brand new iPhone on the way… Also in this episode: -Have scientists found an atmosphere around an Earth-like exoplanet? …

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What is Romance Fraud? Fjellhøy on Netflix’s Love Con Revenge – ‘They hack our emotions’ | special 14:37

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Remember The Tinder Swindler? Rachelle Abbott is joined by Cecilie Fjellhøy who, with the help of private investigator Brianne Joseph, is now helping other victims of romance fraud. In a new six-part series on Netflix, Love Con Revenge, we see Cecilie and Brianne gather evidence and track down five alleged perpetrators, helping victims take back co…

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The flexible underwater robot created to take on risky deep sea dives 10:30

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Thousands of people who could benefit from weight-loss jab Mounjaro could be missing out due to NHS finding shortfalls. We’re joined by project manager Rowanne Miller from the UK’s National Robotarium to hear how engineers have developed a flexible robot which could prevent deep sea divers from having to carry out risky underwater inspections. Also…

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Cameron Porter | Venture Capital 41:44

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Tristan Bowen is joined by former player Cameron Porter for a conversation about his journey from the field to the world of venture capital, and the parallels between the highs and lows of the game and the business world. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necess…

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M&S hackers behind Jaguar Land Rover attack 12:35

20d ago12:35

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Hackers who took Marks & Spencer offline for six weeks have claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover. Great Ormond Street Hospital is to roll out AI transcription for outpatient services after trials showed doctors were spending almost 25% more time with patients by using it. Plus, as students head back to school, Rachelle Abb…

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Google keeps Chrome and UK heads closer to energy drink ban for under-16s 9:43

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Google can keep hold of Chrome but has been ordered to share data with rivals by a US judge. It’s the latest development in the tech giant’s legal battle over whether it’s created an ‘online search monopoly’. The government’s announced a 12-week consultation into proposals which could see the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s banned.…

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#1800 - David Black 1:27:10

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David Black is a freelance writer and reporter, specializing in the analysis of covert action by the secret services. He has contributed to Rolling Stone and dozens of radical publications on political and environmental issues. David joins me once again to discuss the Vietnam war in each we engage in the various names and figures that led to this s…

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REPLAY: Deepak Chopra on why AI is the future of medicine | Brave New World 14:47

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For this preview of Brave New World, we look at why AI is the future of medicine. Alternative medicine advocate and best-selling author Deepak Chopra joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to discuss why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. The health an…

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A devastating magnitude 6 earthquake shakes Afghanistan 11:36

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Authorities in Kabul are yet to confirm the official death toll as they work to reach remote areas. Almost half (47%) of professionals say learning AI feels like a “second job”, according to new research. For more, we’re joined by LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies. The Met Office reveals this year’s list of winter storm names, picked by the p…

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Hilary Stohs-Krause: Scaling Rails with Small Wins 1:27:38

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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Hilary Stohs-Krause, a Senior Software Engineer at Red Canary. They explore how engineering teams approach everyday performance work, from small Active Record optimizations to larger architectural decisions. Hilary shares insights from Red Canary's journey switching from React to Rails' native Hotwire…

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NHS chickenpox vaccine, Microsoft's AI models, and glow in the dark plants, plus more 12:41

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A vaccine for chickenpox will be rolled out on the NHS in England from January. The jab will be offered as a combined immunisation that will eventually replace the MMR vaccine. Microsoft have unveiled their two upcoming in-house AI models. MAI-Voice-1, a natural speech generation model, and MAI-1-preview, first homegrown foundation model trained en…

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#1799 - Mark E. Adamczyk 1:07:24

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Mark E. Adamczyk is an attorney from Naples, Florida. Mark is a graduate of Tulane University and Florida State University College of Law. For the past 20 years, Mark has been studying the JFK assassination and related United States history. Mark's recent focus has been the JFK Records Collection Act, the federal law that guarantees the public disc…

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“Totally wacky” spiky dinosaur discovered in Morocco 12:53

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Professor Susannah Maidment, a palaeontologist at the Natural History Museum, joins us to discuss the world’s oldest ankylosaur, which roamed our planet some 165 million years ago. The spicomellus has been dubbed the world’s most unusual dinosaur. And, the DfT have announced the first electric car models eligible for £3,750 purchase grants. Plus, i…

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The "sci-fi" treatment to save babies with a fatal condition 10:16

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We explore a new treatment delivering nanodiamonds into the womb in order to treat fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernias, a potentially fatal condition which affects one in 3,000 babies each year. For more, we join lead author Stavros Loukogeorgakis, associate professor of pediatric surgery at UCL and consultant surgeon at Great Ormond Stre…

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Musk sues Apple and OpenAI over artificial intelligence competition 9:57

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X and xAI lawsuits challenge Apple’s plans to integrate OpenAI’s chatbot into the operating systems of Apple’s products. Musk claims this violates competition law. Experts have developed an AI tool that can help doctors identify people at risk of developing a potentially fatal heart condition known as ‘heart block’. To find out how it works, we spe…

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Taylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About Maintainability 55:56

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Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel and CEO of Laravel LLC, joins Robby to reflect on his 14-year journey building and maintaining one of the most popular web frameworks in the world. From its PHP 5.3 origins to a full-time business with a 70-person team, Taylor shares what he's learned about code maintainability, developer experience, and what it me…

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#1798 - Andrew A. Iler 43:05

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Andrew A. Iler is an Ontario-based lawyer, who has has developed a comprehensive base of knowledge in and around the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and the legal aspects of the official investigations into the assassination of President Kennedy. This episode will discuss recent JFK news in regards to hearings, document…

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Asteroid Bennu: scientists unlock clues to the origins of the solar system 11:48

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We join Professor Russell, a planetary scientist and the co-author of two new major studies on asteroid Bennu. From studying its space dust, they believe they’ve unlocked clues to the origins of the solar system, as well as how the rock even helped Earth become habitable. TikTok is putting hundreds of jobs at risk in the UK, a new species of iguano…

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Heath Pearce | Media & Marketing 29:14

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Heath Pearce joins Tristan Bowen on Career Conversations for a discussion on knowing when it's time to step away from the game, reinventing himself in the media space and his passion impacting the sport through his post-playing career. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and…

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#1797 - Timothy Smith 1:20:50

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Tim Smith has been a college professor for 35 years. He currently teaches philosophy, logic, world religion and intro to Biblical Hebrew. He has an interest in all aspects of the Kennedy assassination, especially the physical evidence in the case. The focus of this discussion will be largely directed towards the acoustic evidence and how it has bec…

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Microsoft’s AI chief raises alarm over ‘AI psychosis’ reports 11:24

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Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence said he’s being “kept awake at night” as more people report suffering from “AI psychosis”. David Shrier, Professor of Practice, AI & Innovation at Imperial College London, told us "if someone is experiencing a psychotic episode, the AI might inadvertently reinforce the psychosis." And, scientists have fou…

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Toothpaste made from hair could repair damaged teeth 10:20

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A new study shows that a protein found in hair, skin and wool is better at protecting teeth than fluoride. We speak to Dr Sherif Elsharkawy from King’s College London about how keratin toothpaste can stop tooth decay. Children who vape are three times more likely to become smokers, that's according to an umbrella review published in Tobacco Control…

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The world's largest animal crossing is being built in Colorado 10:41

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Colorado has built the world's largest animal crossing. We speak to Kara Van Hoose from Colorado Parks and Wildlife about why Monument is building a bridge for animals. And are zombie rabbits real? Kara explains the disease affecting cottontail bunnies that gives them a horned appearance. Plus, the kids' magnesium supplement that the UK Medicines a…

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“Skibidi”, “tradwife”, and “delulu” added to the Cambridge Dictionary 10:40

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Wendalyn Nichols, Cambridge Dictionary Publishing Manager, joins us to explain why “Skibidi”, “tradwife”, and “delulu” have been added to their dictionary. The UK government extends opening hours for 100 local health centres to speed up patient diagnosis. AI chatbot plushies have been developed for children as young as three. Rosie Weatherley from …

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#1796 - Steven Gaines 1:04:43

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Steven Gaines is an author, journalist, and radio show host who has written various best selling books that include Philistines at the Hedgerow: Passion and Property in the Hamptons, The Love You Make: An Insider's Story of The Beatles, Heroes and Villains: The True Story of the Beach Boys, and Marjoe, the biography of evangelist Marjoe Gortner. Th…

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Disney+ deliver Alien: Earth egg to the Natural History Museum 10:33

1M ago10:33

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Sci-fi fans… FX’s Alien: Earth landed on August 13th. From Noah Hawley and Ridley Scott, the new series is available to stream on Disney+ UK. To celebrate the launch, Disney+ delivered a Xenomorph egg to the Natural History Museum to be displayed within a new exhibit titled "Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?". To find out more, we’re joined by …

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LinkedIn says A-Level results day ‘no longer life-defining’ 10:39

1M ago10:39

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Career expert at LinkedIn, Charlotte Davies, tells us that A-level results day is no longer a life-defining “sliding doors moment”. They say school leavers are rethinking their approach to their first career and are opting for apprenticeships instead. She also told us the top five fastest-growing skills that are on the rise, which include AI litera…

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#1795 -John Moretta 1:18:35

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John Moretta is a seasoned historian with a Ph.D. from Rice University and extensive teaching experience at Central College, Houston Community College, and the University of Houston. This episode is about the feud between RFK and LBJ where we will look at the facts and record of the feud and also what has been rumored or accepted as record that mig…

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REPLAY: Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? with Professor Russell Foster | Brave New World 7:41

1M ago7:41

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On this replay preview of Brave New World….Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake. The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, …

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Cat dementia is similar to human Alzheimer's disease 10:28

1M ago10:28

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Cats develop dementia similarly to humans with Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists hope their findings lead to new treatments for both humans and our feline friends. For more, we spoke to the lead author, Dr Robert McGeachan, at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal School of Veterinary Studies. A swarm of jellyfish forced the shutdown of France’s larges…

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Ryan Stawarz & Austin Story: Inside Doximity’s 15-Year Rails Monolith 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

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In this episode of On Rails, Robby is joined by Ryan Stawarz and Austin Story from Doximity, where Ruby on Rails has powered the core of their platform for over 15 years. The trio digs into how a single Rails monolith has evolved to support 100+ engineers and a mobile-first experience for millions of healthcare professionals. From front-end framewo…

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Perseid meteor shower: when and how to see it 10:40

2M ago10:40

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Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Ed Bloomer on how to see the Perseid meteor shower at its peak. Cast your eyes skyward between midnight and 5.30am on the 12th of August. NASA says it’s the “most popular meteor shower of the year". Chip makers Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay the US government 15% of their revenue from sales of the H20 and M…

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OpenAI's Dr GPT-5 is here, with 'PhD level intelligence' 10:53

2M ago10:53

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OpenAI has released its much-anticipated GPT-5 AI chatbot, claiming it's a "significant leap in intelligence" and "it's like talking to an expert". Also we speak to Martin Fidock, CEO of Oviva, the NHS’s biggest weight-loss jab provider, about how the company is using AI to personalise service for patients and tackle the UK's £126bn obesity crisis.…

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John Wilson | Player Engagement 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Tristan Bowen sits down with John Wilson for a candid conversation about how the challenges of his pro career prepared him for his current role as Player Engagement and Welfare Director for Charlotte FC. The views and opinions expressed in the MLSPA’s Career Conversations Series are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect thos…