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Today, we sit down with Marco Barber Salvat, an AI and user behavior expert, to explore how generative AI is transforming business development for startups, from automating tasks to enhancing user experience.Also, check out our subscription plans to discover Interesting Engineering’s premium features.

In this episode of Lexicon, we are joined by Professor Cesar de la Fuente from Penn Engineering. He is a pioneer in using molecular de-extinction and deep learning to tackle antibiotic resistance. His cutting-edge research uncovers life-saving antibiotics from extinct organisms, offering a glimpse into the future of biomedical science.Before our new episode, check out our educational platform, IE Academy. From AI to Data, we’ll provide top-quality courses with live and interactive workshops with professional instructors, and you’re invited to join the community.

In this episode, we sit down with Klas Tybrandt, professor of materials science at Linköping University, to discuss his team’s innovative use of gold nanowires in soft neural implants and their potential to transform medical treatments.Also, make sure to check out our subscription plans to discover Interesting Engineering’s premium features.

In this episode, we sit down with Philipp Furler, co-CEO and co-founder of Synhelion, to discuss their groundbreaking solar fuel technology and its potential to revolutionize the transportation sector. Join us as we explore how Synhelion's DAWN plant is paving the way for a sustainable future by turning sunlight into liquid fuels compatible with existing global infrastructure.

In this episode, we sit down with Loay Elbasyouni, Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and a former NASA engineer who helped build its incredible Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Hear about his journey from Gaza to NASA, his innovations, and the future of space exploration.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we sit down with Justin Newell, CEO of INFORM North America, to explore how AI-driven solutions revolutionize production planning and optimization across diverse industries. Join us as we delve into the future of intelligent operations and the critical role of data in modern manufacturing.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, Xianbao Chen and Gao Feng join us to discuss their work on a six-legged robotic guide dog that is revolutionizing mobility for the blind, offering a scalable, affordable alternative to traditional guide dogs with cutting-edge technology. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we discover how potassium silicate, an abundant earth material, is being transformed into a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering potential breakthroughs in performance and safety.Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering. 

In this episode, we interview Chris Ferrie, associate professor at the University of Technology Sydney and Centre for Quantum Software and Information and cofounder of the quantum computing educational startup Eigensystems. We discuss the company’s flagship quantum computer emulator, the Quokka, and its potential applications for democratizing quantum computing for the masses.

In this episode, we uncover the future of assistive robotics with Dr. Hao Su's AI-driven exoskeletons.These devices are designed to reduce metabolic costs and adapt to multiple locomotion activities, improving user mobility and comfort. Subscribe to our Blueprint Newsletter for the best and exclusive scoops in engineering.