Podcasts about Big Science

In this week's episode, we discuss changes in global health from Barcelona, as indicated by how much public coughing is taking place now. This segues into a discussion of cancer, mRNA, trade-offs, and complex systems. Then: what DOGE needs to understand about science, which is not inherently efficient. What are indirect costs on federal grants, why are they necessary, and why do they vary? And: how does having indirect costs create perverse incentives by university administrators to privilege scientists over non-scientists, and Big Science over (regular) science. Specifically, science in the West is failing because fast, expensive empirical science is nearly always favored over slow, cheap, and/or theoretical science. Universities get richer, and Big Scientists get promoted, but grad students don't learn how to be scientists, and we all lose out on having basic scientific questions answered, which will ultimately be our downfall. Also: the Ship of Theseus.***** Our sponsors:Pique's Nandaka: delicious mushroom, tea, and chocolate drink that provides all day energy. Get 20% off plus free frother+beaker at www.Piquelife.com/DARKHORSEFresh Pressed Olive Oil Club: Scrumptious & freshly harvested. Go to www.GetFreshDarkHorse.com to get a bottle of the best olive oil you've ever had for $1 shipping.CrowdHealth: Pay for healthcare with crowdfunding instead of insurance. It's way better. Use code DarkHorse at JoinCrowdHealth.com to get 1st 3 months for $99/month.***** Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/ Heather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.com Our book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AGANGg (commission earned) Check out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org ***** Mentioned in this episode:Evolutionary Lens #84, June 2021 (Hey YouTube: Divide by Zero): https://odysee.com/@BretWeinstein:f/EvoLens84:bResearch University Classifications for 2025: https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/carnegie-classification/research-designations-faqs/NSF's Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey: https://ncses.nsf.gov/surveys/higher-education-research-development/2023Metamorphosis: https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/metamorphosisSupport the show

In this conversation, Stewart Alsop welcomes Ekue Kpodar for a thought-provoking exploration of technology, history, and societal evolution. The discussion traverses topics such as DARPA's pivotal role in technological innovation, the symbiotic relationship between governments and big tech, and the trajectory of AI in reshaping everything from scientific research to social organization. They touch on the influence of open-source movements, the philosophical underpinnings of accelerationism, and the complex ethical landscapes AI introduces. You can connect with Ekue through Twitter or LinkedIn.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:24 Diving into DARPA's Origins02:21 DARPA's Technological Contributions03:44 Government and Big Tech Interactions05:07 Historical Context of Technology and Empires11:58 Big Science vs. Little Science16:55 AI's Role in Future Research32:40 Political Implications of AI and Technology41:14 Future of Human and AI Integration47:03 Conclusion and FarewellKey InsightsDARPA's Role in Modern Technology: The conversation highlights DARPA as a central player in shaping key technological advancements such as the internet and the early development of Siri. The agency's strategy of fostering innovation through collaboration with universities and private companies underpins much of the progress in tech we see today, illustrating how government initiatives have historically catalyzed transformative breakthroughs.The Symbiosis of Government and Big Tech: A recurring theme is the deeply intertwined relationship between governments and big tech companies. From providing cloud services to pioneering research projects, companies like AWS and Oracle play a vital role in national operations, emphasizing how modern economies depend on these partnerships to push forward technological frontiers.Generative AI and Science Evolution: Ekue Kpodar discusses how generative AI is revolutionizing fields like biology and chemistry. Tools like protein folding models and molecule generators are paving the way for breakthroughs in medicine and materials science, demonstrating how AI can accelerate complex research that previously required vast resources and specialized teams.Centralization vs. Decentralization: The episode delves into how societal systems toggle between centralized and decentralized models. While the U.S. strikes a balance, contrasting approaches like China's centralized focus highlight the impact of governance structures on innovation and societal organization.Philosophy of Accelerationism: The discussion explores accelerationism, a concept arguing that the rapid advancement of technology and capitalism could lead to societal upheaval, potentially necessitating a systemic restart. This philosophical lens is applied to understand the dissonance between human values and the unchecked growth of AI and economic systems.AI as a Management Tool and Existential Threat: Both hosts ponder the future role of AI in society, ranging from its potential to replace human managers with algorithmic oversight to Elon Musk's controversial stance on merging humanity with AI through initiatives like Neuralink. These reflections underscore the growing influence of AI in shaping human interactions and decisions.Imagination and the Cost of Knowledge: The advent of AI significantly lowers the cost of generating and accessing new knowledge, which raises profound questions about how humanity will adapt. The hosts speculate on how AI might impact creativity, societal evolution, and even the formation of entirely new paradigms that transcend existing frameworks of understanding.

Dopo aver parlato nelle scorse settimane del rapporto tra industria e Big Science in settori quali i grandi telescopi, gli acceleratori di particelle e i laser a Raggi X, e la fusione nucleare, completiamo il cerchio con l’esplorazione dello Spazio. Nonostante il settore spaziale sia in rapidissima evoluzione con l’avvento della cosiddetta Space Economy, progetti scientifici quali le sonde planetarie e i satelliti per lo studio del cosmo rimangono la punta di diamante del processo di “conquista dello Spazio”; una fucina di tecnologie sviluppate in tandem da industria e ricerca, per esperimenti oggi unici nel loro genere, ma che un domani potrebbero trovare applicazione in attività più quotidiane e a fini di lucro: dalla logistica alla robotica, dalle telecomunicazioni al turismo spaziali. Ne parliamo con Barbara Negri, Responsabile Volo Umano e Sperimentazioni Scientifiche dell’Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI).

Se c’è un grande laboratorio scientifico che tutti conoscono, questo è il CERN: il più grande acceleratore di particelle del mondo, un anello di 27 Km vicino Ginevra, al cui interno fasci di protoni vengono accelerati fin quasi alla velocità della luce e fatti scontrare. In effetti, seppure si tratti di infrastrutture pressoché uniche, di acceleratori di particelle in giro per il mondo ce ne sono parecchi. E come altre infrastrutture di ricerca hanno i propri fornitori in industrie altamente specializzate: si va dall’edilizia ai cavi superconduttori, dalle tecnologie del vuoto all’elettronica di potenza. E molte di queste sono Italiane. Basti pensare che, nel caso del CERN, le imprese italiane si aggiudicano bandi per circa una volta e mezzo il valore dell’assegno staccato dal BelPaese al grande acceleratore. Ne parliamo con Mauro Morandin, ricercatore di Fisica delle Particelle e Industrial Liason Officier del CERN.

Quali sono le aziende più performanti nell’aggiudicarsi le commesse del più grande progetto di ricerca sulla fusione nucleare? Tra le infrastrutture di ricerca, le facility dedicate alla ricerca sulla fusione nucleare - il Santo Graal dell’energia - sono tra le più complesse e sfidanti dal punto di vista tecnologico. In queste macchine, per esempio, un gas di idrogeno ionizzato, a oltre 100 milioni di gradi di temperatura, viene mantenuto a pochi centimetri di distanza da potentissimi magneti, che per funzionare hanno bisogno di essere raffreddati fino al oltre 270 gradi sotto zero. Attualmente, vari tokamak (questo il nome dei tipici reattori a fusione a forma di ciambella) sono in costruzione in diverse parti del mondo, grazie a componenti realizzati da industrie altamente specializzate. E’ un settore in cui l’Italia ha oggettivamente un primato. Ce lo racconta Leonardo Biagioni, Responsabile dei Progetti dell’agenzia Europea per la fusione Fusion4Energy.

Dimentichiamoci il microscopio da tavolo con cui a scuola abbiamo imparato a osservare le cellule, colorate con il blu di metilene. Per indagare l’infinitamente piccolo, oggi ci si affida a macchine enormi e altamente sofisticate; microscopi - se così vogliamo chiamarli - lunghi centinaia di metri e finanche chilometri. Infatti, se per vedere le cellule basta illuminarle con la luce di una lampadina, per visualizzare dettagli su scala atomica serve una luce del tutto diversa: più intensa, collimata e coerente, ma soprattutto con una lunghezza d’onda molto più piccola. Serve, in pratica, un laser a raggi X: macchina complicatissima da realizzare, che richiede meccanica di assoluta precisione, materiali superconduttori, tecnologie criogeniche e sensori ultra sofisticati. Tutto questo, per rivelare i dettagli atomici di virus e proteine, scattare immagini tridimensionali del mondo nanoscopico e perfino filmare in tempo reale la reazione chimica tra due molecole. Ce lo racconta Antonio Bonucci, Responsabile Industrial Liaison Office and In-kind Contributions dello European XFEL.

Esiste un’industria della ricerca scientifica. Aziende che vivono, in tutto o in parte, di commesse che arrivano dal mondo delle grandi infrastrutture di ricerca: acceleratori di particelle, reattori a fusione, laser a raggi X, sonde spaziali e telescopi. Un settore che, spazio escluso, cuba circa 10 miliardi all’anno di commesse a livello europeo. Oggi diamo il via a un viaggio alla scoperta di questo mondo, a cui dedichiamo, per cominciare, questa settimana di programmazione. Iniziamo dal settore dei grandi telescopi, il più classico degli strumenti scientifici. Attualmente sono in costruzione il più grande telescopio ottico e il più grande telescopio a luce Cherenkov del mondo, nonché il più grande radiotelescopio. Si tratta di macchine straordinarie, che richiedono industrie specializzate nella meccanica di precisione, nell’ottica, nel settore delle antenne, dei sensori e dei rivelatori. Ne parliamo con Corrado Perna, Responsabile Politiche e Relazioni Istituzionali e Industriali dell’INAF, l’Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica.

Policy expert and climate scientist Anna Farro Henderson explores how science is done, discussed, legislated, and imagined in her new book, Core Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood. Grounded in her experience as an environmental policy advisor to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton, Henderson brings readers behind the closed doors of discovery and debate—and illuminates the messy, contradictory humanity of our scientific and political institutions. Here, Henderson is joined in conversation with Tenzin Dolkar and Roberta Downing on getting your voice heard in politics.Anna Farro Henderson is an award-winning writer, PhD scientist, and environmental policy expert. She is a fellow at the Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota, teaches at the Loft Literary Center, and works in climate advocacy. She lives with her family in St. Paul, where she makes daily visits to the Mississippi River.Tenzin Dolkar has more than 15 years of experience in policy development, advocacy, community organizing, and management with state and local governments. Dolkar is a council member on the Metropolitan Council, and has previously served as the State of Minnesota's Rail Director and as a policy advisor on transportation, agriculture, and rural issues for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton.Roberta Downing is a public policy professional with more than 20 years of experience. Downing held a congressional fellowship administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and served on the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions under Senator Edward M. Kennedy; has held several academic and policy-focused positions, including for the offices of US Senator Sherrod Brown and DC Mayor Muriel E. Bowser; and is principal and co-founder of Harper Downing LLC, a Minnesota-based government affairs consulting firm.Praise for the book:“Honest and immersive, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at how culture (and who crafts it) shapes everything from the sediment the narrator studies to the policies that define climate action today.”—Elizabeth Rush, author of The Quickening“Anna Farro Henderson's deep encounters with Big Science and Big Bureaucracy will help you understand why progress on matters of life and death can be so maddeningly slow; her encounters with herself may help you figure out how to live your own life.”—Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature“With fierce intelligence and wild exuberance, Anna Farro Henderson throws herself headlong into the biggest challenges of our time: how to love fully, create abundantly, and stop the ruin of the precious ecosystems that sustain us.”—Lia Purpura, author of All the Fierce Tethers“Some books are so good I want to shout about them to the rooftops. Core Samples is one of those.”—Vick Mickunas, Dayton Daily NewsCore Samples: A Climate Scientist's Experiments in Politics and Motherhood by Anna Farro Henderson is available from University of Minnesota Press.

Esta semana, dedicamos una nueva edición de Rebelión Sónica, al nuevo trabajo de la infuyente artista multimedia estadounidense Laurie Anderson, “Amelia”. Editado el 20 de agosto por el sello Nonesuch Records, el álbum se basa en la historia de la leyenda de la aviación Amelia Earhart, la primera mujer en cruzar el Atlántico y que desapareció en su vuelo alrededor del mundo en 1937. “Las palabras utilizadas en Amelia están inspiradas en sus diarios de piloto, los telegramas que le escribió a su marido y mi idea de lo que podría pensar una mujer que vuela alrededor del mundo", dijo Anderson en un comunicado. “Amelia” contiene 22 temas y cuenta con contribuciones de Anohni, el violinista y arreglista Rob Moose, Gabriel Cabezas, Martha Mooke, Marc Ribot entre otros, así como de la orquesta checa Filharmonie Brno, dirigida por Dennis Russell Davies. Al final del programa, viajamos al pasado en la historia de Anderson, para escucharla con música de su álbum debut de 1982, “Big Science”. Sintoniza Rebelión Sónica en radio Rockaxis los jueves a las 10 y 22 horas, como siempre, con la curatoría y conducción de Héctor Aravena.

Jeff Boudier, Head of Product and Growth at Hugging Face, discusses the evolving landscape of AI and the role open-source development plays in its transformation. We also explore the challenges and opportunities that organizations encounter when embracing AI, especially with open-source solutions. Key Takeaways:  Why it's important to democratize AI and adopt open source development (and how Hugging Face is making it easier to do so) Ways Hugging Face is collaborating with academic institutions worldwide through projects like Big Science and Big Code Essential leadership qualities for managing AI projects, and the ethical dilemmas that come with responsible AI practices Guest Bio: Jeff Boudier is the Head of Product and Growth at Hugging Face, the #1 open platform for AI builders. Previously Jeff was a co-founder of Stupeflix, acquired by GoPro, where he served as Director of Product Management, Product Marketing, Business Development, and Corporate Development. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

Fusion News: October 16, 2024 Dr. Cyd Cowley, working at the intersection of fusion and AI at FIA affiliate member digiLab, gives today's global fusion news update. Links to all of the stories mentioned are included below. 1. Zap Energy shows off its new fusion power prototype, Century https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/09/zap-energy-shows-off-its-new-fusion-power-prototype-century/ 2. Fusion, the Web and electric planes: how spin-offs from big science are transforming the world https://physicsworld.com/a/fusion-the-web-and-electric-planes-how-spin-offs-from-big-science-are-transforming-the-world/ 3. Stopping off-the-wall behavior in fusion reactors https://phys.org/news/2024-10-wall-behavior-fusion-reactors.html 4. Japan's tokamak sets world record, achieves plasma volume of 160 cubic meters https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-largest-tokamak-jt-60sa-plasma Bonuses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az4J5H2FXkE&list=PLy5tg85zU5CCWzhG0yrg9NK_0HCtirp_n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDi4uf25hfo

Approda per la prima volta in Italia l’appuntamento biennale che fa incontrare le grandi infrastrutture di ricerca e il mondo dell’industria europei. Con big science si intendono quei progetti di ricerca scientifica il cui budget si misurano in miliardi: per citare i casi più significativi, si pensi al CERN, a progetti come ITER - il grande reattore a fusione nucleare - e ai grandi telescopi. Per realizzare infrastrutture di questo tipo il mondo della ricerca si affida, in ultima analisi, all’industria, a cui demanda la realizzazione dei componenti attraverso procedure di gara internazionali gestite direttamente dalle diverse International Big Science Organizations (BSOs). Parliamo di un mercato da circa 10 miliardi l’anno di cui, seconda solo alla Francia, l’Italia si aggiudica una buona fetta. Ne parliamo con Paolo Acunzo, esperto di Trasferimento tecnologico dell’ENEA e Direttore del BSBF 2024.

TIG (The Innovation Game) is a decentralized science project designed to accelerate algorithmic innovation. It uses a coordination protocol and proof of work to discover the most efficient algorithms for scientific problems. The project originated in 2012 with the goal of addressing the lack of open development and funding for scientific research. TIG aims to bring real utility to the world using blockchain technology and is an outlier in the crypto space. The network consists of supply side actors (benchmarkers and innovators) who submit and improve algorithms, and demand side actors (miners) who use the algorithms to mine and provide market signals. The Innovation Game (TIG) aims to discover the most efficient algorithmic solutions to scientific problems. TIG focuses on solving problems that are hard to solve but easy to verify. The selection of problems is done by a committee of scientists and domain experts. TIG currently has challenges in Boolean Satisfiability, Knapsack Problem, Capacitated Vehicle Routing, and Vector Search. These problems have applications in various industries, including hardware design verification, logistics optimization, and AI. TIG plans to add more challenges and aims to onboard several hundred more challenges over the next three to five years. The network captures the value it creates through IP licensing, using a dual licensing model. TIG offers an open data license for academics and open source enthusiasts and a commercial license for corporations. The commercial license fees are payable in TIG tokens, generating demand for the token. TIG's go-to-market strategy includes targeting universities, crypto and science societies, and leveraging industry connections. The roadmap includes transitioning to a layer one blockchain and adding a deposit requirement for benchmarkers. TIG aims to bring in more innovators, particularly from the academic world, by providing a tangible value that can fund their research. Dr Fletcher's Twitter/X: https://x.com/dr_johnfletcher Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to TIG 02:00 Proof of Work in TIG 03:26 Origin of TIG 11:08 TIG as an Outlier in Crypto 15:16 Role of Benchmarkers, Innovators, and Miners 18:07 Rewards for Innovators and Benchmarkers 24:06 Purpose of Proof of Work in TIG 26:03 Using Synthetic Problems in TIG 28:18 Discovering Efficient Algorithmic Solutions 29:39 Hardware and Algorithm Development 31:05 Challenges in Various Industries 34:22 Problem Selection and Importance 41:36 Capturing Value through IP Licensing 46:36 Go-to-Market Strategy and Onboarding Challenges 51:13 Roadmap: Transitioning to a Layer One Blockchain 53:33 Adding Deposit Requirement for Benchmarkers 55:19 Bringing in Innovators from the Academic World Disclaimer: This podcast is strictly informational and educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any tokens or securities or to make any financial decisions. Do not trade or invest in any project, tokens, or securities based upon this podcast episode. The host and members at Delphi Ventures may personally own tokens or art that are mentioned on the podcast. Our current show features paid sponsorships which may be featured at the start, middle, and/or the end of the episode. These sponsorships are for informational purposes only and are not a solicitation to use any product, service or token.

Scientific research needs supporting infrastructure – some small, some big, but rarely simple. The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment – DUNE – will study the neutrino, one of the smallest atomic particles that is a fundamental building block of the universe. DUNE will send neutrinos generated at the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility near Chicago 800 miles though the earth to a massive detector in South Dakota, 1500 meters underground, that will collect data for scientists around the world. To explain the experiment itself, the infrastructure that will make it possible, and how that infrastructure is being built, we're talking with Ron Ray, Particle Physicist at Fermilab and Deputy Project Director of the LBNF/DUNE project team, to join us. Ron earned his Ph.D. in particle physics from the University of California-Irvine and worked as a scientific researcher at Northwestern University.

A nanosatellites expert explains the process of how CubeSats are selected, scheduled for launch, and eventually deployed from the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 335.

2024. május 6., hétfő 9-10 óra MIHÁLOVITS GAZDA: Kevesebb műtrágya fogy - Baj ez? A régióban hazánkban a legnagyobb a kereslet-visszaesés a műtrágyapiacon. Az Agrárközgazdasági Intézet (AKI) adatai szerint több mint harmadával csökkent a műtrágyák átlagos ára 2023-ban. Ennek ellenére a gazdálkodók közel húsz százalékkal kevesebb műtrágyát vásároltak tavaly, mint 2022-ben. Baj van? Mi jó a talajnak? Dr. Dobos Endre, a Magyar Talajtani Társaság elnöke. EQUILOR TŐZSDEHÍREK. Varga Zoltán,  senior elemzővel. HEURÉKA-ÉLMÉNY: Ki lesz a Space-X a fúzióban? Avagy a magántőke megjelenése a "Big Science" mellett. 2022 vagy 2023 lehetett az első év, amikor a nyugati világban a magánbefektetők több pénzt fordítottak fúziós kutatásokra, mint az államok. Közelebb hozhatja-e, és ha igen mennyivel ez a fejlemény az elektromos hálózatra termelő erőműveket? Vegyünk-e most  fúziós részvényt? Illetve Közelebb hozhatja-e ez fúziós cégek feltűnése az elektromos hálózatra termelő erőműveket? Dr. Dunai Dániel, az Energiatudományi Kutatóközpont (HUN-REN EK) tudományos főmunkatársa.

Original Patreon Description:  Bailey Norton is back to spotlight our first novel, Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - a gripping tale of lesbian necromancers in space... and so much more, baby! We're discussing the struggles of being a bone cultist, taking on Big Science's anti-Pluto agenda, and that's not the half of it! Don't miss this one! from the corrections department: I accidentally called Harrowhark "Harrowhawk" at the beginning, I'm sorry

Writer/director Jeff Greenstein (Will and Grace, Desperate Housewives, Friends) joins us again this week to unpack an album - and artist - that continues to get him spectacularly high: 'Big Science' by avant-garde titan Laurie Anderson. This weirdly wonderful, surprisingly catchy selection of musical highlights from her eight-hour production United States Live was ahead of its time in 1982, and STILL resonates today. Welcome to the future! Songs discussed in this episode: O Superman - Ilmiliekki Quartet; Mr Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra; What Time Is It - Ken Nordine; Title Music from A Clockwork Orange - Wendy Carlos; 3 Dances - John Cage; From The Air, Big Science - Laurie Anderson; This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) - Talking Heads; Sweaters - Laurie Anderson; America Is Waiting - Brian Eno and David Byrne; Walking & Falling, Born, Never Asked - Laurie Anderson; Four Organs - Steve Reich; O Superman - Booka Shade; O Superman, Ethics Is The Esthetics Of The Few-Ture - Laurie Anderson; O Superman (Live 1997) - David Bowie and Gail Ann Dorsey; Example #22, Let X=X, It Tango, Walk The Dog, 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) *Jimi Hendrix cover - Laurie Anderson

The hosts of the Nialler9 Podcast (Niall Byrne and Andrea Cleary) in conjunction with The Big Romance present the Listen Closely series of listening parties, a night featuring a focus album from an artist we love on the last Wednesday of the month.To accompany the monthly listening party on Wednesday February 28th – 7.30pm @ The Big Romance, we present a Nialler9 Podcast episode all about this month's chosen album....This month: Laurie Anderson – Big Science (1982)“This is the time/and this is the record of the time.”An album that was ahead of its time upon release, Big Science draws from Anderson's multi-media performance art piece United States I-IV, and presents an experimental avant-garde electronics , art-rock and spoken word prophetic dissection of 80s America that spawned a surprising pop hit with the towering O Superman.Andrea takes the lead on why this album is noteworthy and important.Listen Closely is a chance for the music heads, to appreciate a modern classic album on the Big Romance's warm Toby Hatchett soundsystem with a chat about the record on the night. More info.Big special extra thanks to Georgia Hallion for editing the podcast.* Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and join our Discord communityListen on Apple | Android | ACAST | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS FeedShow notesSongs played on the Nialler9 Podcast Spotify Playlist Laurie Anderson plays music for dogs Marcello Giordani - O Superman (Disco Spacer Mix) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's pod, it's a deep dive into an album from one of our perennial favourites, as it celebrates 20 years.It's the turn of the MF DOOM and Madlib's classic 2004 album Madvillainy by Madvillain, a dense, psychedelic, colourful rap album that quickly cemented itself as one of the best rap albums of all time when it came out on Stones Throw that year.Why is Madvillain so important?It's the sound of two masters of their craft - Madlib deep crate-digging wizz of flipped samples which avoided the musical grid and DOOM's "tripping off the beat kinda" rhymes which defied expectation and form, and became endlessly quotable while retaining complex and comedic intent. Madvillainy is the sound of two elusive creatives ricocheting off each other's oddball styles with disorienting brilliance.Niall and Andrea discuss the album's gestation, recording, leak, samples, lyrics and mythology.In January, we hosted a Listen Closely listening party in the Big Romance in Dublin with this album. Our next one will be Wednesday February 28th with Laurie Anderson's Big Science. Tickets on sale next week.Big special extra thanks to Georgia Hallion for editing the podcast.Patreon supporters get the episode ad-free on Patreon* Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and join our Discord communityListen to the episode below or subscribe in your favourite podcast app:Listen on Apple | Android | ACAST | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In part 1 of the season 6 finale, Maggie and Brynna tackle the bios of the people behind the beginning of Big Science. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bainscience/support

Have you ever felt that using cannabis is just one big self-experiment? In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with James Handyside, a retired gentleman who has embarked on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery. His decades-long experience as a recreational cannabis consumer led him to uncover the transformative power of medical cannabis. His curiosity sparked when he witnessed the successful treatment of his mother's problems associated with Parkinson's disease through the use of cannabis oil. James's commitment to evidence-based practices led him to document his journey in a personal manifesto called "n of Me." Drawing from the understanding of medical science gained through his career; he applies a scaled-down, improvement science methodology to his health experiments. His intention is not to advocate for his universally applicable methods but to inspire listeners to approach their own well-being with an evidence-guided mindset. Discover how he has become the scientist and subject of his own experiment, shedding light on the potential of medical cannabis, the importance of taking a personalized approach to wellness, and how you can, too. Resources: • Well With Cannabis Show Notes - https://emilykylenutrition.com/episode-42/ • Well With Cannabis Community - https://shop.emilykylenutrition.com/product/membership/ Join us today and use the coupon code insider to get 50% off your membership!   

Dr. Laura Nuttall is a renowned physicist who has dedicated much of her academic and professional life to the study of gravitational waves. As a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, her contributions have been pivotal in shaping our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. In this episode, host Markus sits down with Dr. Nuttall to delve into the intricacies of gravitational waves, the universe, and the groundbreaking tools and collaborations propelling the field forward. Key Topics & Timestamps:

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #87: Dr. Laura Nuttall - a  conversation on Gravitational Waves & The Universe Episode 087 features a special guest: Dr. Laura NuttallDr. Laura Nuttall is a renowned physicist who has dedicated much of her academic and professional life to the study of gravitational waves. As a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, her contributions have been pivotal in shaping our understanding of these cosmic phenomena.In this episode, host Markus sits down with Dr. Nuttall to delve into the intricacies of gravitational waves, the universe, and the groundbreaking tools and collaborations propelling the field forward.Key Topics & Timestamps:

Kyle and Shaun get paid off by Big Science™ to talk about Climate Change and Kevin Costner's thinning hair.

Support me by becoming wiser and more knowledgeable – check out James Chadwick's books for sale on Amazon: Radioactivity and Radioactive Substances: https://amzn.to/4a7mk2y Radiations from Radioactive Substances: https://amzn.to/3PHAa3o Collected Papers of Lord Rutherford of Nelson: https://amzn.to/3PCe1nh If you purchase a book through any of these links, I will earn a 4.5% commission and be extremely delighted. But if you just want to read and aren't ready to add a new book to your collection yet, I'd recommend checking out the ⁠⁠⁠Internet Archive⁠⁠⁠, the largest free digital library in the world. If you're really feeling benevolent you can buy me a coffee or donate over at ⁠https://ko-fi.com/theunadulteratedintellect⁠⁠. I would seriously appreciate it! __________________________________________________ Sir James Chadwick (20 October 1891 – 24 July 1974) was a British physicist who was awarded the 1935 Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the neutron in 1932. In 1941, he wrote the final draft of the MAUD Report, which inspired the U.S. government to begin serious atom bomb research efforts. He was the head of the British team that worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II. He was knighted in Britain in 1945 for his achievements in physics. Chadwick graduated from the Victoria University of Manchester in 1911, where he studied under Ernest Rutherford (known as the "father of nuclear physics"). At Manchester, he continued to study under Rutherford until he was awarded his MSc in 1913. The same year, Chadwick was awarded an 1851 Research Fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. He elected to study beta radiation under Hans Geiger in Berlin. Using Geiger's recently developed Geiger counter, Chadwick was able to demonstrate that beta radiation produced a continuous spectrum, and not discrete lines as had been thought. Still in Germany when World War I broke out in Europe, he spent the next four years in the Ruhleben internment camp. After the war, Chadwick followed Rutherford to the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge, where Chadwick earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree under Rutherford's supervision from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in June 1921. He was Rutherford's assistant director of research at the Cavendish Laboratory for over a decade at a time when it was one of the world's foremost centres for the study of physics, attracting students like John Cockcroft, Norman Feather, and Mark Oliphant. Chadwick followed his discovery of the neutron by measuring its mass. He anticipated that neutrons would become a major weapon in the fight against cancer. Chadwick left the Cavendish Laboratory in 1935 to become a professor of physics at the University of Liverpool, where he overhauled an antiquated laboratory and, by installing a cyclotron, made it an important centre for the study of nuclear physics. During the Second World War, Chadwick carried out research as part of the Tube Alloys project to build an atom bomb, while his Manchester lab and environs were harassed by Luftwaffe bombing. When the Quebec Agreement merged his project with the American Manhattan Project, he became part of the British Mission, and worked at the Los Alamos Laboratory and in Washington, D.C. He surprised everyone by earning the almost-complete trust of project director Leslie R. Groves, Jr. For his efforts, Chadwick received a knighthood in the New Year Honours on 1 January 1945. In July 1945, he viewed the Trinity nuclear test. After this, he served as the British scientific advisor to the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission. Uncomfortable with the trend toward Big Science, he became the Master of Gonville and Caius College in 1948. He retired in 1959. Original video ⁠here⁠⁠ Full Wikipedia entry ⁠here⁠ James Chadwick's books ⁠here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunadulteratedintellect/support

People around the globe are calling “Oppenheimer” one of the greatest films of our time. However, he was not alone when it came to working on The Manhattan Project and developing the BOMB. According to Pulitzer Prize winning author, Michael Hiltzik and his book “Big Science,” he was joined by a few select physicists that changed the world forever.  Support the show

We're going behind the scenes at the Sanger Institute with Cordelia Langford, Director of Scientific Operations, to find out what it takes to make Big Science happen, and hear the stories behind the sequencing.Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzipThis episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

Who deserves the biggest apology for suggesting the virus leaked from a lab but was cancelled or worse, evicted from the White House, because of it? Was it Senator Tom Cotton? Rand Paul? Donald J. Trump? Grace talks the team that spoke truth in the early days of lockdowns and hysteria, even suggesting their opinions as that--opinion! Will they get an apology from Big Science?

Episode SummaryIf you are part of a team—in your job or business—then it might interest you to know about Price's Law. This law states that 50% of productivity in a group is produced by the square root of the number people in the group. In 80/20 terms, most of the value in a group (or even company or industry) is produced by a relatively small number of people in the group. In this episode, explore Price's law—what it is, how it plays out and how to apply it to your own life for max results. Some of the main points—The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps: Definition of the law (2:00)History and some nerdy stuff (06:34)Applying Price's Law—3 key takeaway lessons for Leaders (13:50)Applying Price's Law—takeaways and strategies for individuals (20:45)TLDL and wrap up (29:44)Notes and ReferencesDerek Price and the origins of Price's Law:Little Science, Big Science—book by Derek J Pricehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02016632 My content on Parkinson's Law: Short video: https://anthonysanni.com/productivity-shorts-been-thinking/parkinsons-law-sense-of-urgency Article: https://anthonysanni.com/blog/is-this-the-reason-you-are-missing-deadlines Deep Work book reference: Deep Work, Book by Cal Newport Anthony's Book: The Law of The Vital Few

Swiss pro­duc­er and DJ NVST (@ghettonast) likes to shock her crowd. She thrives on clashing sounds, scenes, genres and textures into uncomfortable new worlds, all of which is a result of coming up from the illegal party scene in her homeland. She works hard to develop and preserve that native scene in many different ways: she is part of the Female:Pressure fam­i­ly, co-runs the French label Big Sci­ence and hold­s down res­i­den­cies on LYL­Ra­dio and Rinse FM. This week's mix was recorded in Le Bourg, a club in Lausanne that NVST tells us has recently been taken over and is working hard to bring something fresh to the scene. The mix is filled with unreleased tracks from NVST's favourite artists and forthcoming tunes from labels like Big Science, Kindergatern and moshtrq next to some of her all-time favourites. It opens with a collage that includes Tamika D. Mallory's 'State of Emergency' speech of which she says "I remember the first time I heard it so accurately; I knew I should include it symbolically as well because it resonates so much with me."

As Netflix begins tightening its purse strings and more selective about shows it funds, Paris Marx from “Insider” asks if the Golden Age of video streaming is coming to an end? Big Science is developing the next phase in text generators that's cheaper to implement. And Lenovo makes an early start on CES announcements. Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!!

As Netflix begins tightening its purse strings and more selective about shows it funds, Paris Marx from “Insider” asks if the Golden Age of video streaming is coming to an end? Big Science is developing the next phase in text generators that's cheaper to implement. And Lenovo makes an early start on CES announcements.Starring Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Terrance Gaines, Roger Chang, Joe.Link to the Show Notes. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dtns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick talks to Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, who is a professor of medicine & economics at Stanford University. They discuss various aspects of the COVID pandemic, such as: how infectious, transmissible, and deadly SARS-CoV-2 is; mRNA vaccines, how well they stop transmission vs. severed COVID, and whether they can induce negative side effects such as myocarditis; how well masks actually work; Jay's inclusion in the "TwitterFiles" and the suppression of speech on social media; what he thinks of Elon Musk after meeting him; his thoughts on the future of public health governance in the US.SUPPORT M&M:Sign up for the free weekly Mind & Matter newsletter:[https://mindandmatter.substack.com/?sort=top]Learn how you can further support the podcast: [https://mindandmatter.substack.com/p/how-to-support-mind-and-matter]Support the show

We can only speak for ourselves when we say that few things evoke the spirit of Christmas like a reincarnated, murderous samurai slashing through the holidays in rural Wisconsin... To that end, we're kicking off December with the insane, drug-fueled BLOOD BEAT (1983)! Did you know that roughly 40% of Wisconsin natives in the early 80s had psychic powers? Why doesn't Big Science talk about this?? HMN will expose the truth... right after we finish this bottle of eggnog. If you like the show, be sure to Rate, Review & Subscribe! Email us at HMNPodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media! Twitter: @hmnpodcast Instagram: @hmnpodcast Facebook Group:  Horror Movie Night Podcast | FacebookDonate to our Patreon:  Horror Movie Night Podcast is creating A Comedy Podcast about Horror Films | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast we talk about light-source facilities and NASA's plans for the future

Doctors are telling everyone to reduce their animal product intake. But can any omnivore resist a juicy burger? Big Science has given us a solution. Plant-based facsimiles of beef, pork and chicken have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Legit? Your hosts drill deep with food expert, author, and television personality, SUSAN GREELEY. Both informative and entertaining – you'll fall in love with this guest. Connect with Susan at susangreeley.com. Buy her book on amazon: https://bit.ly/3EmglJX  Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet.

Laurie Anderson is an American avant-garde artist, composer, musician, and film director whose work spans performance art, pop music, and multimedia projects. Initially trained in violin and sculpting, Anderson pursued a variety of performance art projects in New York during the 1970s, focusing particularly on language, technology, and visual imagery. She became more widely known outside the art world when her single "O Superman" reached number two on the UK singles chart in 1981. Her debut album Big Science was released the following year. She also starred in and directed the 1986 concert film Home of the Brave.Anderson is a pioneer in electronic music and has invented several devices that she has used in her recordings and performance art shows. In 1977, she created a tape-bow violin that uses recorded magnetic tape on the bow instead of horsehair and a magnetic tape head in the bridge. In the late 1990s, she collaborated with Interval Research to develop an instrument she called a "talking stick," a six-foot (1.8 m) long baton-like MIDI controller that can access and replicate sounds.Support the show

Doctors are telling everyone to reduce their animal product intake. But can any omnivore resist a juicy burger? Big Science has given us a solution. Plant-based facsimiles of beef, pork and chicken have become a multi-billion dollar industry. Legit? We host a bi-costal, simultaneous, blind tasting session of the traditional Burger King beef Whopper and its plant-based cousin, the Imagine Whopper. Featured tasters are Ellie's husband, Paul and previous guest, Joe Duffus of the Government Accountability Institute. Stay tuned for part 2 of this series where we interview food expert, author, and television personality, Susan Greeley. Please reach out to us at contact@scandalsheetpod.com, find us on Facebook as 'Scandal Sheet' or on Twitter @scandal_sheet. Joe's company, GAI also produces a weekly podcast called, “The Drill Down”, http: thedrilldown.com  Please check it out.

"Hello? This is your mother, are you there? Are you coming home?" Welcome to a discussion of avant-pop artist Laurie Anderson's 1981 7" single "O Superman" b/w "Walk The Dog." Released by 1-10 Records, the record signaled the arrival of a fascinating, one of a kind sound creator. For this episode, your regular hosts Marc and John are joined by Alex Reed, author of Laurie Anderson's Big Science. From her layered vocal abstractions to the dog noises on the B-side, no one sounds like Laurie and this extra-sized talk dives into the ins-and-out of its mystifying creation. About The Spindle: The 7-inch record isn't just a format—it's an art form. On each episode of The Spindle podcast, music writer Marc Masters (Pitchfork, The Wire, Bandcamp) and music historian (and music maker) John Howard dive into a great 7-inch, dissecting its background, impact, and the reasons why it stands out as a small plastic piece of music history. What's your favorite 7″? Call us at 1-877-WASTOIDS and weigh in!

Are biotech's fortunes finally changing? Is Big Science impeding actual science? And what will Medicare negotiation mean for drug prices? STAT's Jason Mast joins us to discuss Jim Wilson, a pioneering scientist synonymous with the rise of gene therapy who staffers say presided over a toxic, abusive workplace. We also explain the latest news in the life sciences, including a multibillion-dollar deal, a novel approach to treating schizophrenia, and what the Senate drug pricing legislation means for the pharmaceutical industry.

In this episode Fridge, Bob and Sayre are tasting and talking about what they are calling The 4MMP 4-PACK! That's right, 4 Thiol-Optimized brews from HenHouse that are pushing the boundaries of taste and aroma. The 4MMP 4-PACK features "Synth Life", "Holographic Principle", "Super Highly Confluential" and "Big Science".  So sit back, crack a can and get ready to dive deep into the delicious and fascinating world of Thiols!

Snackable podcast where we explore the benefits of big expensive risky science investments and why you might consider your own personal big investments to explore your universe. 

The Hunks discuss the 1982 record.

Headlines this week have talked about the "alien door on Mars", shown in images released by NASA's rover Curiosity. Join Matt and Carolanne this week as they break down some other weird happenings on Mars, what the "door" could be, and what Big Science says it really is.  Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused This week's booze of choice: Moscow Mules Sources: https://news.sky.com/story/nasa-picture-of-mars-appears-to-show-a-doorway-carved-into-the-rock-heres-how-it-was-made-12611936 https://mars.nasa.gov/raw_images/1064629/?site=msl#.Ynvzslxw8ng.link https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/un2azj/a_doorway_shaped_cavity_seen_on_mars_image_was/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7d94m/mars-formation-that-looks-like-alien-doorway-spotted-by-nasa-rover https://www.livescience.com/mars-doorway-not-for-aliens https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-insight-records-monster-quake-on-mars

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On January 31, 2020, the day after the WHO declared the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Big Science in the US and the UK learned an inconvenient truth. An international group of virologists that had been studying the genetic sequence of SARS Coronavirus-2 unanimously agreed that the 2019 novel coronavirus genome was “inconsistent with expectations from evolutionary theory” and contained unusual features that indicated it might have been engineered in a lab. This shocking revelation prompted Dr. Anthony Fauci to call a secret meeting attended by an international list of “Who's who” in Big Science, gain-of-function research, and virology to discuss the possible non-natural origin of COVID-19. Today's episode examines the events surrounding that remarkable February 1st, 2020, meeting and the expressed opinions of the experts who attended it. From their unredacted emails, only recently made public, we discover that the expert's opinions on the origin of COVID-19 expressed privately at the February 1st meeting were shockingly inconsistent with what many of these same scientists were saying publicly in the days and weeks following. That meeting marked the beginning of a concerted effort by Big Science and a cabal of scientists to conceal the inconvenient truth and launch a coordinated disinformation campaign to control the narrative on the origin of COVID-19.

Today we're joined by Thomas Wolf, co-founder and chief science officer at Hugging Face