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A coin-sized device using rhythmic stimulation aims to reduce Parkinson’s symptoms by helping patients move more easily. The podcast explores Chaco Neurotech's innovative wearable technology addressing tremors, rigidity, and gait problems, with insights into regulatory approval and distribution plans.

Exploring why green investments are overlooking high-polluting industries like manufacturing and agriculture, and the importance of realigning climate tech investment to make a significant impact on emissions reduction.

AI is changing the game for experts in math, creative writing, and nuclear physics, as they help train AI systems for various tasks. The demand for expert data laborers in the AI industry is on the rise, with specialists earning different hourly rates and facing job instability. The podcast delves into how AI is reshaping job roles and the future of work.

Discover the use of phages from wastewater to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, the challenges and limitations of phage therapy, and the promising yet evolving field of using viruses to combat specific bacteria.

Exploring the increasing use of American-made heat pumps, the Biden administration's $63 million investment, and the role of heat pumps in decarbonizing buildings and creating jobs with financial incentives and government initiatives highlighted.

The podcast discusses the long-lasting effects of smoking on the immune system, including increased inflammation and changes in DNA. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy immune response and quitting smoking for optimal immune function.

The podcast discusses the impact of AI on computer programmers, specifically the adoption of Copilot. It explores concerns about job displacement and decreased code quality while acknowledging the potential productivity gains. The chapter concludes by mentioning other Wired Podcasts for further exploration.

Learn about the use of advanced mannequins equipped with sensors and liquid supply to test heatproof clothing. Discussion on using thermomanicans to test cooling strategies and applying reflective coating to street surfaces to prevent heat absorption.

European app makers are seething, comparing Apple to “the Mafia” and piling pressure on lawmakers to act. Developers in Europe express strong dissatisfaction with Apple's new App Store rules, focusing on in-app payments and concerns raised by companies like Tuta and Spotify regarding warnings to users, fees, and limitations on their business operations.

The podcast discusses the acquisition of far-right extremist website host Epik by a secretive company specializing in anonymity. The ownership of Registered Agents Inc is explored, highlighting their connection to fraudulent activities. Financial difficulties and a leadership change result in the sale of web hosting company Epic to pay off debts.