Best TAG Data Science Podcasts (2025)

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Bench-top Biotechnology: Advancing bioprocessing with open source 25:20

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As tools at the forefront of innovation in medicine and biotechnology, bioreactors are increasingly taking centre stage in research facilities and industrial labs alike. From acting as the fermentation vessels that give us beer to enabling a greener, more sustainable way of treating wastewater, bioreactors have played a key role in ensuring the qua…

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Future of Grocery & Natural Retail: How Community and Sustainability Drive Indie Success — Jeremiah Bogenhagen | Naturally Independent Expo 2025| George Goodwin x Jeremiah Bogenhagen 47:40

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Independent grocers and emerging CPGs are rethinking which trade shows actually move the needle. In this GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin talks with Jeremiah Bogenhagen (President, Positively Natural Network and CEO of Health Essentials) about the Naturally Independent Expo in Palm Springs—why it’s intentionally small, how it maximizes ret…

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The Future of Grocery: The Emotional Science Behind Why We Shop — How Smell, Design, and Human Connection Are Shaping Retail | George Goodwin x Kevin Kelley 1:02:26

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In this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Kevin Kelley, Co-Founder of Shook Kelley, to explore the future of grocery through the lens of emotional science, design, and human connection. They uncover how smell, sensory engagement, and behavior architecture influence consumer decision-making — and why successful …

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Turning POS Data into Retail Media Power w/ Steve Dietch (Bridg / Rippl) and George Goodwin 50:17

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Independent and regional grocers don’t just need impressions—they need measurable lift. In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Steve Dietch, Chief Revenue Officer at Bridg and retail-media network Rippl, to unpack how identity resolution and POS-level purchase data are cha…

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Turning Social Media Comments into Customers: The Future of Grocery Foot Traffic with Oskar Wahlbäck & George Goodwin 1:08:30

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Local grocers don’t need another “awareness-only” social tactic—they need sales. On this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin (4th-gen grocer & founder of Innovar Marketing) sits down with Oskar Wahlbäck, founder & CEO of Commentsell, to explore how European-style “reserve in comments” deals are transforming social media into a true sales c…

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Open Hardware Talks: Is space a commons? 1:07:45

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Space is busier than ever before. In the latest edition of the global space race, private actors have joined the game. But space as the next frontier for businesses comes at a price. As debris in orbit continues to increase and more fossil-fuel-powered rockets are sending celebrities into space, what will happen to our ecosystems on Earth? Should t…

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From Family Grocer to Policy Leader | Ron Fong, CEO of California Grocers Association | GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency 1:03:30

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In this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, host George Goodwin sits down with Ron Fong, President & CEO of the California Grocers Association (CGA), for an insightful conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the future of grocery.Ron shares his personal journey from growing up in his family’s grocery store to becoming one of the most influential…

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The Future of Grocery, CPG & Retail Media covering AI, Attention & Authenticity in Retail| Chase Binnie the CEO of Retailwire on GroceryPulse with George Goodwin 59:10

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What does the future of retail media look like? In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire — the leading retail industry thought leadership platform with 1M+ monthly readers and 8 acquisitions under its belt. Chase shares how he went from designing album art in hig…

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Smart Technology in Grocery: Boosting Efficiency, Labor ROI & Store Performance w/ Stu Gavurin & George Goodwin on GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency 1:04:17

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In this episode of Grocery Pulse, host George Goodwin speaks with Stu Gavurin, founder of Opsense, about the transformative role of smart technology in food safety, compliance, and efficiency within the grocery and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors. They discuss the inspiration behind Opsense, the significant issue of food waste, and the import…

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Under the Microscope: An open-source approach to upcycling 23:28

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As the right to repair gained political momentum, it obliged companies to share design files and repair guides with every new device. But what about the right to upcycle older technologies? With the power of machine learning, computerised microscopes are increasing efficiency and accuracy in scientific research. However, commercially available micr…

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Applying AI Technologies for Business Operations 17:10

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Huzaifa Sayed, Senior Manager of Data Science at The Home Depot: What are some business operations solvable via AI? How can AI technologies help streamline, improve, or otherwise support operations? What does the future hold for leveraging AI as part of operational activities? What…

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The challenging nature of making everyone an AI expert 23:43

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Fouad Bousetouane, PhD, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at InterspectAI: What does it mean to be an AI expert What’s the problem with allowing everyone the ability to leverage AI How can we solve for this challenge (surely we don’t want to just allow LLMs for those with PhDs) What …

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Leveraging AI to optimize energy consumption of renewable energy 22:50

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Chelsea Lamar, VP, Global Sustainability @ AIT Worldwide Logistics: Tell us about the world of energy – and what’s considered renewable How is AI related to renewable energy? Where is AI applied to help with renewables? What are the problems we need to solve more effectively with A…

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Exploration of When and Where to Leverage GenAI in Knowledge Work 20:51

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Brian Burns, Senior Manager of AI, Sprout Social: Talk about knowledge work – what does the term mean? Describe a few examples of how we might leverage GenAI What are the challenges when trying to incorporate AI and GenAI for knowledge work? How can we make this collaboration succe…

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AI in the Real World: Balancing Innovation & Risk in a Regulated Landscape 25:25

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Raghu Kulkarni: • Tell me about what we mean by AI in this context? • Let’s talk about regulation.. What does that really mean? How does it limit or support organizations? • Regarding the notion of innovation, can you give some examples of how that might look in a regulated sense? …

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Back to basics: Essentials for Product Development in the Age of AI 27:25

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Marcy Cunningham: • The goal is to get more data, solutions, and AI into the hands of our consumers… Does this present certain difficulties? • What are some of the issues associated with not meeting the prerequisites for new AI tools? • Are we trying to use AI to fill gaps? • How c…

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AI for the Rest of Us 24:18

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Andrew Simmons: What are some examples of GenAI for retail Let’s talk about the difficulties and challenges GenAI can bring How about the positive opportunities presenting from GenAI Is the juice worth the squeeze What do you see for the future of retail with GenAI Geneva Taylor, D…

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Analytics Challenges Specific to the Manufacturing Sector 21:26

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Prateek Shrivastava: Describing some of the use cases in manufacturing. What sorts of specific challenges do manufacturing companies face? How can analytics adjust to take these issues into account? What does the future hold for advancing analytics in manufacturing? Prateek Shrivas…

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The Criticality of Mature data and AI for Accurate GenAI 22:11

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Aparajit Agarwal, Kao Corporation: What is analytics maturity as it relates to GenAI? Discussing relationship between a solid machine learning strategy and developing GenAI capabilities. Finding the applicable use cases for GenAI given maturity levels. Advice for getting GenAI impl…

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How AI Impacts How We Develop and Grow Data Teams 27:00

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & Gamble: What are some of the core skill of traditional data teams? How is AI modifying the way we work in data? Describe ways to upskill, re-skill, or hire data teams of the future. Akhil Mahajan, Technical Director at Proctor & Gamble…

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Leveraging AI Technology in Healthcare 21:49

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In this episode of TAG Data Talk, Dr. Beverly Wright discusses with Bhavna Mehta , Assistant Vice President at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: What are some examples of ways AI technology can support healthcare operations and decision making? Describe some of the challenges specific to healthcare when thinking about leveraging AI. Ho…

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Retail Efficiency Reimagined: Scan Coordination, Tag Updates by The HandyCart Workstation 43:41

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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with CJ Warstler, the inventor of the Handycart Workstation, to unpack how one simple tool is revolutionizing efficiency in retail environments. With over 30 years of experience in sales and consulting, CJ shares the real-world problems that inspired him to create a smarter, more effect…

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Open Hardware Talks: Is Open-source 'Disrupting' MedTech? Ft. OpenFlexure, OSI2. and Openinsulin. 48:35

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MedTech has an accessibility problem. Life-saving medicine, groundbreaking diagnostics technologies and much-needed lab equipment at the hands of profit-driven companies and oligopolies. What are the consequences of betting human health on proprietary markets, and what alternatives can open-source offer? In this Open Hardware Talks, Lukas Winter (O…

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The Future of Grocery Packaging: Design, Technology & Customer Insights with Adam Steinberg 48:29

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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with design experts Adam Steinberg and Henry Casanova to explore the evolving world of CPG packaging and grocery retail design. Together, they dive deep into the importance of clarity in packaging, how consumer behavior drives design decisions, and why eco-friendly packaging is more tha…

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Beyond Organic: How Alexandre Family Farm Became America’s First Certified Regenerative Organic Dairy 1:03:57

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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin speaks with Blake and Stephanie Alexandre of Alexandre Family Farm, the first certified regenerative dairy farm in the U.S. They share the inspiring story of building a family farm rooted in stewardship, nutrition, and sustainability—and how their mission is reshaping the dairy industry. From the…

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Leading the Organic Movement: Kelly Damewood of CCOF | GroceryPulse by Innovar Agency 1:00:03

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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with Kelly Damewood, CEO of California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), to unpack the future of organic farming, certification, and consumer trust. Together, they explore how organic and regenerative agriculture can become the norm—not the exception—through smart certification, clear c…

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Combatting Chronic Wounds: Elevating patient care in Nepal through open-source technology 16:43

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How can we elevate life quality for patients in some of the world's most underserved regions? Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a proven and efficient method for treating chronic wounds. This is particularly useful in low- and middle-income countries, where diseases like leprosy, limited healthcare, low infrastructure and poverty combine to…

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HR Lessons: One of the Largest U.S. Utility Companies w/ about 20 years of experince | Deborah Sanchez on GroceryPulse Podcast 1:01:44

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In this episode of GroceryPulse, host George Goodwin sits down with Deborah Sanchez, an HR consultant with nearly 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders at one of California’s largest utility companies. From her beginnings as a young mom seeking stability to now shaping corporate HR strategy, Deborah shares powerful insights on employee re…

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Open Hardware Talks: How To NOT Reinvent the Wheel 38:47

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Open Hardware Talks is back. This series invites interdisciplinary experts and advocates to a roundtable discussion on the most relevant topics in open-source hardware. Discoverability: How To NOT Reinvent the Wheel. Open and collaborative development promises to accelerate innovation by allowing individuals and teams to share new ideas, build on t…

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Leading Retail: Lessons from James W. Keyes, Former 7-Eleven & Blockbuster CEO by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Podcast 1:16:53

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In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Agency, host George Goodwin welcomes James W. Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, and Chairman of Wild Oats Marketing LLC. James brings decades of leadership experience from some of the most iconic brands in retail, and today, he shares his unique insights on leadership, innovation, and the futu…

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Reducing CO2: Using open-source technologies to scale the power of nature 26:39

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Much like plants can turn carbon into energy, researchers have been striving to scale the potential of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Promising as the technology may be, little progress has been made to scale its potential. If the net human-caused CO2 reduction target of 45 % from 2010 levels is to be reached by 2030, the science must be shared. Tha…

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Grocery Media’s Impact: Trends, Insights, and the Shelby Report Bob Reeves by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Vol. 11 52:19

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In this episode of Grocery Pulse by Innovar Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Bob Reeves, Executive Vice President and Associate Publisher at Shelby Publishing. As a grocery media expert and USC Food Industry Management Program alumnus, Bob shares insights from over two decades of documenting and influencing the grocery industry. The conve…

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Tagging 6000 Bees: An Open-source System for Species Monitoring 32:52

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Did you know that honey bees dance? When honey bees return to the colony from foraging, they share info about their journey with their fellow honey bees by dancing. Besides getting the boogie on, however, little is known about how far honey bees go foraging and what ecological factors impact their journey, e.g. pesticide exposure. In this episode o…

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Cutting Distractions in Grocery with Sleke by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Vol. 10 36:13

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In this episode of Grocery Pulse by Innovar Agency, host George Goodwin, a fourth-generation grocer and retail strategist, sits down with Austin and Brennen, co-founders of Sleke. Sleke is revolutionizing workplace productivity with its “smart dumb phone,” designed to eliminate distractions and enhance focus. The conversation explores the impact of…

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Democratising Air Quality: An Open-source Solution to Filling Data Gaps in the Global South 24:22

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The advancement of low-cost sensors has sparked a boom in air quality monitoring devices. From backpack add-ons to citizen bicycles, air quality devices are enabling citizens to get involved in monitoring local air quality. When looking at global air quality maps, however, the data for South America and Africa remain scarce. As primarily consumer-b…

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Leadership Lessons from an Olympian: Krysta Palmer on Grit, Food Trends & Grocery Success | GroceryPulse 51:28

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In this exciting episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, George Goodwin welcomes Krysta Palmer, Olympic Bronze Medalist and USA Diving National Team member, to explore what grocery leaders and store owners can learn from athletes. Krysta shares her journey from earning medals on the global stage to preparing for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, all w…

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Innovating Grocery Marketing: Insights from Ron Bonacci by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Vol. 8 45:25

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In this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, George Goodwin is joined by Ron Bonacci, Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Big Y Foods. With over 20 years of experience in the grocery and retail industry, Ron shares his expertise in crafting innovative marketing strategies and driving customer engagement. The conversation delves into th…

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Building A Better Mousetrap: Scaling animal wellbeing with open-source hardware 23:18

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What if research labs didn't have to reinvent the wheel all the time? Rodents like mice and rats play a pivotal role in neuroscientific research. Through a process known as 'head fixation', scientists surgically implant cannulas and electrodes to measure neurophysiological activity. As mice share roughly 95% of our DNA, head fixation experiments gr…

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40 Years of Grocery Evolution: Lessons from Kevin Coupe, Host of MorningNewsBeat by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Vol. 7 49:38

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In this episode of the GroceryPulse Podcast, we sit down with Kevin Coupe, the host of the renowned MorningNewsBeat and a grocery industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Kevin shares his invaluable insights into the evolving world of grocery retail, offering advice on how retailers can stay relevant, embrace technology, and create a uniq…

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A Co-benefits Approach: Preserving more than one species with open-source hardware 27:46

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Did you know that our understanding of basic functions such as memory, learning and sleep is largely thanks to a giant sea slug? For more than 50 years, Aplysia Californica, a type of slug also known as the California Sea Hare, has been important for understanding how the nervous system works and for investigating the cellular and molecular basis o…

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Building a Healthier World with Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts by Innovar Marketing Agency | GroceryPulse Vol. 6 26:20

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Join George Goodwin on Grocery Pulse as he talks with Amir Hosh, founder of Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts. Learn how Ayoub’s is transforming North America’s snack culture with fresh, healthy options. They discuss overcoming challenges, fostering positive team energy, and building a family legacy. Tune in to hear how Ayoub’s is shaping a tastier fut…

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Microwaves Against Malaria: Life-saving technologies and the question of patenting. 31:52

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Urgent needs require urgent solutions, but is open-source always the answer? The UN aims to eradicate malaria in all countries by 2030. However, in some parts of the world, incidents are increasing as the parasites transmitting the disease grow increasingly tolerant to treatment drugs. A novel treatment method using microwaves to kill the parasite …

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High-tech Prosthetics: Granting locomotion to all with open-source robotics. 28:30

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How inclusive are advanced prosthetics technologies? The global demand for prosthetics and orthotics is only expected to rise. Yet, access to affordable and innovative solutions varies greatly at local, national and international levels. And while 3D printing has greatly contributed to making prosthetics available in low-income and developing regio…

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Drones for Data Gathering: How open-source hardware is making environmental research more viable 23:18

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What does it take to make research catch up with climate change? The Arctic regions hold crucial information about the environmental impact of rising temperatures. Calving glaciers and treacherous territories make it a life-threatening mission to collect it though. As autonomous technologies improve, drones, boats and rovers are increasingly being …

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The Future of Food: (Re)growing vertical farming with open-source automation 33:16

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Why did high-tech farming go bust? Vertical Farming was one of the big new technologies of the early 2010s. By growing crops vertically with less water and no pesticides, big vertical farms promised to revolutionise food production. So why are the same vertical farms going bust across Europe and the US just ten years after they boomed? In this epis…

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Open Hardware Talks: Validating openness (with OSHWA and Open Source Ecology Germany) 35:46

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Welcome to a new HardwareX podcast series: Open Hardware Talks. In addition to our regular episodes exploring open-source hardware projects, we're launching a new deep-dive series. Open Hardware Talks explores key concepts of open-source hardware in casual conversations with experts and practitioners from across the ecosystem. For the first episode…