
TED Radio Hour
Found In Translation
Dec 15, 2023
On this episode, guests include textual scientist Gregory Heyworth, economist Ralph Chami, microbiologist and nanotechnologist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi, and polyglot Lýdia Machová. The podcast explores topics such as rescuing and restoring damaged manuscripts, recovering ancient manuscripts and preserving cultural heritage, the value of whales in fighting climate change, challenges and valuing nature, bacterial communication and diagnostic devices, and the secrets of learning a new language.
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- Translating lost manuscripts can lead to uncovering valuable works of art and literature.
- Developing sensors that interpret bacterial communication can revolutionize early diagnosis of infections.
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