Lýdia Machová

It's easy to focus on the nuances that get lost in translation, but what about the insights that are found? This hour, TED speakers reveal what we gain by adapting and translating information. Guests include textual scientist Gregory Heyworth, economist Ralph Chami, microbiologist and nanotechnologist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi and polyglot Lýdia Machová. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) sponsor-free. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Join Gregory Hayworth, a textual scientist from the University of Rochester, as he shares groundbreaking methods to recover lost manuscripts through advanced imaging technology. Economist Ralph Chami advocates for valuing nature's services, emphasizing the ecological importance of whales. Microbiologist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi reveals innovations in early bacterial infection detection using nanosensors. Finally, polyglot Lýdia Machová encourages a joyful approach to language learning, highlighting its transformative power in communication.

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.