Science, Spoken
Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 7min
A Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Was Just Transplanted Into a Person for the First Time
A 62-year-old Massachusetts man with failing kidneys is the first living patient to receive a genetically-altered kidney from a pig.Read this story here.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 8min
Are You Noise Sensitive? Here's How to Tell
Every person has a different idea of what makes noise “loud,” but there are some things we all can do to turn the volume down a little.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 6min
Europe Is Struggling to Coexist With Wild Bears
A fatal bear attack in Slovakia reignited accusations that conservationists are protecting the animals at the expense of human safety. Experts argue it's a people problem, not a bear problem.Read this story here.
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Mar 21, 2024 • 8min
The World's E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point
A new UN report finds that humanity is generating 137 billion pounds of TVs, smartphones, and other e-waste a year—and recycling less than a quarter of it.Read this story here.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 6min
DeepMind Is Helping Soccer Teams Take the Perfect Corner
A soccer AI model created by Google DeepMind makes predictions about where corners will go, and suggests tweaks to make goals more or less likely.Read this story here.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 8min
The Global Danger of Boring Buildings
Designer Thomas Heatherwick discusses the importance of creating joy-inspiring buildings to prevent wasteful structures. The podcast explores the environmental consequences of short-lived buildings and advocates for lasting architectural design. It also highlights the impact of architectural design on emotions, health, and societal well-being.
Mar 18, 2024 • 6min
A Pill That Kills Ticks Is a Promising New Weapon Against Lyme Disease
Learn about a promising new pill that paralyzes and kills ticks to prevent Lyme disease. Explore the efficiency of the pill in protecting against various tick-borne illnesses and the potential of Lottlanar in treating Lyme disease from tick bites.
Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
Climate Change Is Bad for Your Health, Wherever You Are
Climate change poses a universal threat, impacting health differently across regions. The urgent call to address immediate health effects and the global disparities in health impacts underscore the need for resilient systems and data on climate change effects.
Mar 14, 2024 • 7min
Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap
Delving into the gender health gap and biased healthcare assumptions, discussing how sexism and historical biases affect medical treatment. Uncovering the intricacies of gender health disparities, emphasizing personalized healthcare approaches to address societal factors influencing health outcomes.
Mar 13, 2024 • 5min
So You Want to Rewire Brains
Discover advancements in Brain Computer Interfaces and Minimally Invasive Surgery from a surgeon's perspective, exploring the process, patient experiences, and the exciting future of BCI technology.
