
Davide Castelvecchi
Nature's space reporter. He discusses the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 32min
Is AI watching you? The hidden links between research and surveillance
Nick Petrich-Howe reveals how AI research, especially in computer vision, is aiding mass surveillance, with disturbing findings that a vast majority of patents involve human data. Davide Castelvecchi discusses the first striking images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which promises to revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The podcast highlights the ethical implications of AI in surveillance and the exciting advancements in astronomy and nanotechnology, making for a thought-provoking listen.

Dec 11, 2024 • 29min
Targeted mRNA therapy tackles deadly pregnancy condition in mice
Davide Castelvecchi, a physics reporter at Nature, dives into groundbreaking research on mRNA therapy that reverses pre-eclampsia in mice. He discusses how this innovative technique uses lipid nanoparticles to enhance blood flow, offering hope for maternal and fetal health. Castelvecchi also highlights experiments that differentiate between mouse and human placentas, and advances in synthetic biology. The conversation further touches on recent breakthroughs in quantum computing, revealing how error correction could enable quantum systems to outpace classical computers.