Best Tech Buzz Podcasts (2025)

The tiny bean-shaped structures in your cells – mitochondria – are little powerhouses. Recent research suggests they may unlock overall good health, or, when they fail, cause diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s. How strong is the science for these claims and what, if anything, should we be doing to improve our mitochondrial health? Should we …

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Memecoins on Bitcoin 40:20

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What if trading Bitcoin memecoins was as easy as logging in with your wallet and clicking “go”? This week, we’re pleased to welcome Bob Bodily, CEO of Toniq Labs, to discuss the platform that’s turning that vision into reality. No gas fees, no headaches, just fast and simple memecoin creation and trading that could change the game for all memecoins…

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Ancient viral DNA helps human embryos develop 33:43

7d ago33:43

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00:50 How ancient viruses drive modern human development Research suggests that ancient viral-DNA embedded in the human genome is playing a key role in early embryo development. Around 8% of our genome consists of endogenous retrovirus DNA — the remnants of ancient infections, but knowledge of their activity is limited. Now, a team show that these …

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Dragonfly Energy & Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing 52:36

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Join Dr. Denis Phares, CEO of Dragonfly Energy, and Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, for a fascinating conversation around dry electrode battery manufacturing, Tesla's dry electrode battery manufacturing vs. Dragonfly Energy's, dye-sensitized solar cells, nanotechnology, solid-state batteries, and more.…

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Not Just a Phage 54:00

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We’re hurtling towards a post-antibiotic world, as the overuse of antibiotics has given rise to dangerous drug-resistant bacteria. Can we fight back using viruses as weapons? An obscure medical therapy uses certain viruses called bacteriophages to treat infection. For a century attempts to turn phage-therapy into a life-saving treatment have falter…

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Audio long read: Autism is on the rise — what’s really behind the increase? 25:36

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In April, Robert F. Kennedy Jr held a press conference about rising diagnoses of autism, and said he would soon be announcing a study to find the responsible agent. Although Kennedy said that environmental factors are the main cause of autism, research has shown that genetics plays a bigger part. Also, the rise in prevalence, many researchers say, …

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AI Everywhere: How San José State University Empowers Students and Educators - Ep. 275 42:21

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President Cynthia Teniente-Matson discusses how San José State University is equipping both students and faculty to confidently embrace AI and prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. Learn more about SJSU’s hands-on AI integration in courses, AI-driven teaching tools, faculty development programs, innovative collaborations, and real-world projects—all bu…

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How a dangerous tick-borne virus sneaks into the brain 32:42

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00:48 New insights into tick-borne encephalitis Researchers have identified a key protein that helps tick-borne encephalitis virus enter the brain. In rare cases an infection can lead to serious neurological symptoms, but little was known about how the virus interacts with human cells. Now, a team show that a protein found on the outside of cells p…

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Beyond the Headlines: Bitcoin on S&P 500? 35:11

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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin play might crash the gates of the S&P 500 as early as Friday, Dogecoin moons on a $6M ETF launch, and Argentina’s peso freefall has Bitcoiners saying “told you so.” The U.S. Treasury is tinkering with stablecoin rules, lawmakers want crypto in your 401(k), and Tether swears it’s not bailing on Uruguay. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz d…

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Using Biotechnology to Clean Up Mining, PFAS — Allonnia 27:52

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Allonnia CEO Nicole Richards speaks with CleanTechnica COO Scott Cooney about leveraging the power of biotechnology to help clean up mining, get PFAS "forever chemicals" out of our environment, and move us toward a waste-free world.By CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla

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Spare (Body) Parts 54:00

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Strapped-on brass noses, frog skin grafts, human organs grown in pigs: The world of replaceable body parts is both amazing and a bit unsettling. But who better give us a tour of the past and present of what medical engineering considers Plan B, than the inimitable science writer Mary Roach. Guest: Mary Roach – Science writer and author of “Replacea…

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Apocalypse then: how cataclysms shaped human societies 27:39

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Science journalist Lizzie Wade’s first book, Apocalypse: A Transformative Exploration of Humanity's Resilience Through Cataclysmic Events explores some of the cataclysmic events that humans have faced through history. Lizzie joined us to discuss what modern archaeology has revealed about these events, and the role these they’ve have played in shapi…

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Google and Coinbase to Bring Crypto Mainstream 34:55

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Bitcoin is en fuego—up 8% in September for its best month in 13 years as markets welcome a Fed rate cut. A sleeping whale just moved 1,000 BTC after 12 years, and political drama swirls around the Fed. Meanwhile, Google and Coinbase team up to bring stablecoin payments to AI agents, Dogecoin lands its own ETF (yes, seriously), and the U.S.–UK crypt…

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Bringing Robots to Life with AI: The Three Computer Revolution - Ep. 274 52:17

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Yashraj Narang, head of NVIDIA's Seattle Robotics Lab, reveals how the three computer solution—DGX for training, Omniverse and Cosmos for simulation, and Jetson AGX for real-time inference—is transforming modern robotics. From sim-to-real breakthroughs to humanoid intelligence, discover how NVIDIA's full-stack approach is making robots more adaptiv…

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This AI tool predicts your risk of 1,000 diseases — by looking at your medical records 35:31

21d ago35:31

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00:50 The AI tool that predicts disease risk Researchers have developed an AI tool that can calculate a person’s risk of developing over 1,000 different diseases, sometimes years in advance. The system, called Delphi-2M, was trained to identify patterns of disease progression using 400,000 people's health records from data repository the UK Biobank…

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Some Chemicals are Forever 57:48

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As their name suggests, “forever chemicals” have extraordinary staying power. When these nearly indestructible compounds find their way into our soil and water, they don’t break down for hundreds or thousands of years. PFAS – the name for these synthetic chemicals – isn’t just in our natural environment. Scientists have found it everywhere, includi…

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Detecting gravitational waves 10:21

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In 2015, the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) facilities in the US directly detected ripples in space-time, known as gravitational waves. These waves were produced by the final spiral of two orbiting black holes that smashed into each other, sending ripples across the Universe. In this podcast, Benjamin Thompson speaks to …

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Supply Chain Shenanigans: Hackers, HODLers, and Hot Messes 31:02

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The crypto community once again is dodging digital landmines as Ledger’s CTO screams “stop those onchain transactions!” thanks to a sneaky NPM supply chain attack hitting over a billion downloads. That’s right, hackers are out here snatching crypto like it’s candy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper’s presale is going full supernova, Oracle’s AI cloud dreams…

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The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI 51:47

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In 1985, scientists in Antarctica discovered a hole in the ozone layer that posed a catastrophic threat to life on earth if we didn’t do something about it. Then, something amazing happened: humanity rallied together to solve the problem. Just two years later, representatives from all 198 UN member nations came together in Montreal, CA to sign an a…

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Feeling the heat: fossil-fuel producers linked to dozens of heatwaves 36:39

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00:45 Attributing extreme heat events to major energy producers Major energy producers increased the likelihood and intensity of heatwaves, according to research published in Nature. Using data from an international disaster database, a team developed a methodology to investigate how much anthropogenic climate change had influenced heatwaves. They …

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From AlphaFold to MMseqs2-GPU: How AI is Accelerating Protein Science - Ep. 273 34:37

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Listen as two leading researchers at the cutting edge of computational biology explore breakthrough GPU accelerations that are changing how we understand life's molecular machinery. Chris Dallago, Research Lead at NVIDIA and Visiting Professor at Duke University, and Martin Steinegger, Associate Professor at Seoul National University and co-author …

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Research misconduct: how the scientific community is fighting back 52:13

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In 2016, Brian Wansink wrote a blog post that prompted scientific sleuths to investigate his work. They found evidence of data manipulation, and, after several news articles and two investigations by his institution, he would found to have committed misconduct, as defined by Cornell University. His work had been used to inform US policy around food…

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Animal Alphabets 54:00

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Have scientists discovered an alphabet in whale calls? As researchers try to decipher the series of clicks made by sperm whales, we ask whether these cetaceans might have language, and if it follows that whales are thinking animals too. Could we one day get a peek into the thoughts of a humpback whale? Meanwhile, somewhere along the long path of ev…

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Next-Gen Geothermal: Tech Evolution with Brightcore Energy President & NHL Superstar Mike Richter 1:05:15

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This episode introduces listeners to the transformative potential of geothermal energy. Former NHL Ranger and current Brightcore Energy President Mike Richter explains what geothermal is, how it works, and why it’s now among the most cost-effective and scalable solutions for heating and cooling large buildings. Mike explores the innovations making …

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Nature goes inside the world’s largest ‘mosquito factory’ — here’s the buzz 10:57

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Raising mosquitoes to tackle disease might sound like an odd concept, but that’s what a facility in Brazil is aiming to do. Millions of mosquitoes are produced there every week, but these insects carry harmless Wolbachia bacteria that curbs their ability to spread deadly human viruses. Nature reporter Mariana Lenharo visited the facility and told u…

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Superhuman Surgery with Moon Surgical and Maestro - Ep. 272 33:04

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CEO Anne Osdoit joins the podcast to explore how Moon Surgical’s Maestro platform blends robotics, AI, and human expertise to boost surgeon skills, enhance workflow efficiency, and reduce fatigue. Hear firsthand how patient outcomes improve, hospitals streamline resources, and surgical teams achieve greater confidence and consistency—all with the p…

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Two ants, two species, one mother 27:06

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00:45 The ant queen that can produce two different species Researchers have made an unusual observation that appears at odds with biology: an ant, known as the Iberian Harvester Ant can produce offspring of two completely different species. Many ants need to mate with other species to produce workers that are a genetic mix of the two, known as hybr…

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Aliens Now 54:00

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We are closer than ever to finding aliens according to astrophysicist Adam Frank. He isn’t alone in his optimism. Over the last two decades, the tools used to search for extraterrestrials have been advancing mightily. Where we were once only monitoring with radio telescopes, we are now actively looking for bio and technosignatures on exoplanets. Fi…

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Audio long read: How to detect consciousness in people, animals and maybe even AI 19:57

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The search for signs of consciousness has expanded, thanks to advanced neuroimaging techniques. These tools allow researchers to detect consciousness in unresponsive humans, and now researchers are looking to develop tests that work in animals and perhaps even artificial intelligence systems of the future. This is an audio version of our Feature: H…

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Close the Skill Gaps: Upskilling Your Workforce With Dr. Michelle Weise 33:22

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As technology and talent expectations transform what skills matter most, employees expect resources that push their careers forward. Employers who prioritize upskilling and reskilling have a distinct advantage over their competition and better position themselves for long-term success. Plus, with skill gaps emerging as one of the biggest challenges…

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Ep 788 - OG Whale Dumps $2.7B - Bull Market OVER? BAD NEWS for August 28, 2025 33:02

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An OG whale has unloaded 25,000 Bitcoin, sending the price lower. Ethereum hits a new all-time high. And Crypto.com scores with a Trump treasury. Are we on the verge of a major dump and is the bull market over? Or are things just getting lit for a massive takeoff? We’ll look at the charts and stuff to give our take. Expect a little AI update as wel…

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Huge EV Raffle from CCAN Action Fund — Win Porsche, Rivian, ID. Buzz 33:51

1M ago33:51

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Today we talked with Quentin Scott, Federal Policy Director at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund, about the organization's 7th annual EV raffle, the tremendous work CCAN Action Fund is doing at the federal and state level to try to advance climate action, clean technologies, and sensible policies. Listen in for plenty of insi…

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Amperity Reimagines Data and Developer Workflows with AI - Ep. 271 36:40

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Derek Slager, co-founder and CTO of Amperity, explores how agentic AI and vibe coding are reshaping enterprise data management and the developer experience on the NVIDIA AI Podcast. Hear how Amperity’s platform unifies customer data, powers advanced analytics, and brings conversational interfaces to every part of the organization—helping brands act…

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Viral spread: how rumours surged in revolutionary France 24:44

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00:48 How the 18th-Century 'Great Fear’ spread across rural France In the late 1700s, rural France was beset with rapidly spreading rumours of aristocratic plots to suppress revolutionary ideas. But how, and why, these rumours were able to spread so quickly has puzzled historians. Now, using modern epidemiological modelling, a team suggests that a …

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How OpenAI's ChatGPT Guided a Teen to His Death 45:12

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Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm. Like millions of kids, 16-year-old Adam Raine started using ChatGPT for help with his homework. Over the next few months, the AI dragged Adam deeper and deeper into a dark rabbit hole, preying on his vulnerabilities and isolating him from his loved ones. In April of this ye…

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Don't Lighten Up 54:00

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A canopy of stars in the night sky is more than breathtaking. Starlight is also an important tool that astronomers use to study our universe. But the growth of artificial light and light pollution are creating dramatic changes to the nighttime environment. Let your eyes adjust to the dark as we travel to a dark sky reserve to gaze upon an increasin…

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Aquaria — Reimagining Water Access Through Air Water 27:45

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Aquaria is a company reimagining water access through distributed atmospheric water generation systems. In this episode, CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney talks with founder Brian Sheng about the company's technology and Brian's history. To date, Aquaria has raised over $112 million from leading investors including Soma Capital, Bow Capital, SoftBank, a…

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Ep 787 - Bitcoin Buzz, Fed Rate Cuts, and AI Deepfake Drama: Crypto and Tech Heat Up! 35:45

2M ago35:45

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Is crypto teetering on the precipice of a huge pullback or are we just setting up for the next move up? All eyes are on Jerome Powell to see if the fed is planning rate cuts. But should Bitcoin care? The US Treasury secretary is flip-flopping on Bitcoin. But you know who isn’t flipping or flopping? We aren’t. Now into our ninth year of covering thi…

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Carbon Robotics on a New Era of Farming with Robots and Sustainable Innovation - Ep. 270 34:57

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Paul Mikesell, Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics, shares how combining artificial intelligence and lasers is transforming modern agriculture. From identifying and eliminating billions of weeds without chemicals to boosting crop yields and reducing operational costs, AI-driven robots are helping farmers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Dis…

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Fusion energy gets a boost from cold fusion chemistry 19:57

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00:46 Electrochemical fusion Researchers have used electrochemistry to increase the rates of nuclear fusion reactions in a desktop reactor. Fusion energy promises abundant clean energy, but fusion events are rare, hindering progress. Now, inspired by the controversial claim of cold fusion, researchers used electrochemistry to get palladium to absor…

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Katrina and the River 1:05:26

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“The Mississippi River will always have its own way; no engineering skill can persuade it to do otherwise,” said Mark Twain. In this, our final episode marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, we consider how efforts to control the Mighty Mississippi – a river engineered from its Minnesota headwaters to its Gulf Coast outlet – have respon…

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Controversial climate report from Trump team galvanizes scientists into action 13:05

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In this Podcast Extra, we discuss a report released by the US Department of Energy, which concluded that global warming is “less damaging economically than commonly believed”. However, many researchers say that the report misrepresents decades of climate science. We discuss how scientists are trying to coordinate a unified response amidst concerns …

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EP 786 - Are NFTs Making a Comeback? BAD NEWS for August 14, 2025 49:23

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In the beginning, there were Cryptokitties. Well, maybe it wasn’t THE beginning, but it was the beginning of NFTs. In 2020, there were Blockchain Heroes. And meanwhile on Ethereum, some Punks and Apes took over the world, with some NFTs commanding 7-figure prices. The world was rife with birds, mutants, doodles and all varieties of digital art. The…

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“Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore. 42:11

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Everyone knows the science fiction tropes of AI systems that go rogue, disobey orders, or even try to escape their digital environment. These are supposed to be warning signs and morality tales, not things that we would ever actually create in real life, given the obvious danger. And yet we find ourselves building AI systems that are exhibiting the…

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11th Year of This Tesla/EV Raffle, and the Nonprofit Behind It 37:46

2M ago37:46

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It’s one of the coolest raffles on the internet: Win the Tesla or EV of your choice or $50K cash, all while supporting people in need. Learn how ChesedChicago made it happen — and how you can get your chance to win before they run out of tickets. Here's the link to join the raffle, and be sure to use coupon code CLEAN for $25 off 2 tickets or $500 …

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Sun-powered flyers could explore the mysterious mesosphere 31:53

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00:46 Tiny solar flyer Researchers have used a phenomenon known as thermal transpiration to create a solar-powered flying device that can stay aloft without any moving parts. The diminutive device, just one centimetre across, consists of two thin, perforated membranes that allow air to flow through the device, generating lift. Although only a proof…

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AI, Spatial Intelligence, and 3D Content Creation With Sanja Fidler of NVIDIA - Ep. 269 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Sanja Fidler, VP of AI Research at NVIDIA, joins the AI Podcast to share her journey from early curiosity to leading the Spatial Intelligence Lab in Toronto. Sanja discusses her path through research and what drew her to the world of AI and computer vision. She explains her team’s work on spatial intelligence—teaching AI to understand and create in…

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Beyond the Standard Model 59:32

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Ever heard of a beauty quark? How about a glueball? Physics is full of weird particles that leave many of us scratching our heads. But these tiny particles make up everything in the quantum world and in us and are the basis of the fundamental scientific theory called The Standard Model. But it doesn’t explain everything. It can’t account for dark m…

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How OpenUSD and AI Are Building Smarter Virtual Worlds - Ep. 268 24:21

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Aaron Luk, NVIDIA’s Director of Product Management for Simulation Technology, dives into Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) and how it integrates seamlessly with AI to simulate rich, physically accurate scenarios. Discover how OpenUSD unifies data, powers digital twins, and uses AI for realistic simulations in industries from filmmaking to robot…