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Volcanoes aren’t just an earthly phenomenon. They’re found all across the Solar System. In this compilation episode of Planetary Radio, we explore volcanic and geothermal activity on planets, moons, and distant dwarf planets. You’ll hear from Rosaly Lopes, Nick Schneider, Rae Paoletta, Robbie Herrick, Scott Hensley, and Christopher Glein as they share insights into everything from lava flows on Venus and eruptions on Io to the mysterious heat signatures of icy bodies like Eris and Makemake. This journey spans over 20 years of Planetary Radio, featuring interviews hosted by both current host Sarah Al-Ahmed and founding host Mat Kaplan. Then, our Chief Scientist, Dr. Bruce Betts, returns for What’s Up and shares new findings from NASA’s Juno mission, which recently completed close passes by Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-volcanic-worldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henrik Kniberg shares insights from his recent video and book 'Generative AI in a Nutshell,' which went viral. The discussion explores how AI can reduce the need for large teams, allowing for more efficient, smaller teams. Henrik explains his current project on building an AI agent platform and its implications for the future of work. We also delve into the evolving role of product discovery and how AI is transforming traditional agile practices. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on how to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape and what elements of traditional work practices, like time sheets, might be rendered obsolete by new AI capabilities.00:00 Introduction 01:20 Guest Introduction: Henrik Kniberg02:46 Henrik's Current Projects and AI Insights03:57 The Evolution of Agile Teams05:57 Impact of AI on Work and Society07:21 Writing and Promoting the Book11:16 Future of Work with AI23:01 Designing for AI Stakeholders26:35 Building and Managing AI Agents27:40 Real-World Applications of AI Agents31:58 The Future of Product Development33:50 Effective Product Discovery38:28 Integrating AI in Product Development40:20 Learning and Staying Ahead in AI43:54 The Importance of Eliminating Time Sheets46:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.Host: Paddy DhandaPaddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.schoolSubscribe to my newsletter:

What if the key to innovation isn't a process, but a mindset that travels across boundaries, disciplines, and decades?   From international development to McKinsey to leading AI strategy at Microsoft, Dean Carignan has built his career at the intersection of systems, people, and impact. Now, as co-author of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, he's helping organizations rethink how real innovation happens, not just in startups or labs, but in legacy institutions and global companies.   In this episode, Dean shares lessons from two decades at Microsoft, where he's worked across Xbox, Office, cognitive services, and AI research. He also reflects on why innovation is ultimately about people, not products, and how leaders can create space for meaningful change, even inside complex organizations.   We explore: How Dean moved from solving global problems at the World Bank to driving change inside one of the world's largest tech companies The power of being a “boundary crosser” and why innovation happens in the in-between Why mission often outperforms money as a motivator, especially in hiring for impact The overlooked value of storytelling in innovation (and how case studies bring ideas to life) How AI is transforming not only productivity, but the very nature of scientific discovery Why learning to build with agents may be the most valuable skill of the next decade   Dean also shares practical examples of how he uses AI today, from research to writing to daily decision-making, and why “thinking about thinking” is the leadership advantage most people overlook.   Whether you're guiding a team through change, building a new product, or trying to stay ahead of the AI curve, this conversation offers a grounded, human-centered approach to innovation in a time of exponential possibility.   Dean Carignan's career spans international economic development, startup ventures, and strategic roles in technology. He is an alumnus of Georgetown University and INSEAD, he was a charter member of McKinsey & Company's advanced technology practice.   During his 20 years at Microsoft, he has guided new businesses, including the early internet division, Xbox, and multiple Al efforts through the critical growth phases to their first billion dollars in revenue.   Most recently, Dean has focused on leading AI innovations within Microsoft Research and the Office of the Chief Scientist. His intrapreneurial spirit, deep institutional knowledge, and expansive internal network made the behind-the-scenes perspective of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft   Get Dean's book here: https://www.innovationatmicrosoft.com/ The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

In this episode of The Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice sits down with two of the most trusted voices in waterfowl science—Dr. Chris Nicolai, Delta's Waterfowl Scientist, and Dr. Frank Rohwer, President and Chief Scientist of Delta Waterfowl. Together, they dive deep into the Breeding Population Survey (BPOP)—the backbone of how duck populations are counted and managed across North America.As questions circulate about the survey's accuracy and relevance, the Delta team brings their decades of experience to unpack what's real, what's misunderstood, and what's simply wrong. Whether you're a dedicated hunter, conservationist, or outdoor enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspective on how the waterfowl community should interpret BPOP data—and why it matters.Website and Social Media Links:Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.orgFacebook: /DeltaFans/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltawaterfowl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeltaWaterfowl/Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaFans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltawaterfowl/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeltaWaterfowl/

How do we make artificial intelligence more intelligent? This week, Technology Now dives deep into the world of AI agents and how they interact with large language models. We ask what are some of the current problems with AI, and examine how applying agents can help artificial intelligence to provide better answers to our questions. Jimmy Whitaker, Chief Scientist in the AI Private Cloud Group at HPE, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Aubrey Lovell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what can be learnt from it.Jimmy Whitaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymwhitaker/Sources cited in this week's episode:Today I learned: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/04/29/flares-from-magnetized-stars-can-forge-planets-worth-of-gold-other-heavy-elements/Anirudh Patel et al., 2025, Direct Evidence for r-process Nucleosynthesis in Delayed MeV Emission from the SGR 1806–20 Magnetar Giant Flare, ApJL 984 L29, DOI 10.3847/2041-8213/adc9b0This week in history:Strassburg MA. The global eradication of smallpox. Am J Infect Control. 1982 May;10(2):53-9. doi: 10.1016/0196-6553(82)90003-7. PMID: 7044193.Muyembe JJ, et al, 2024, Ebola Outbreak Response in the DRC with r-VSV-ZEBOV-GP Ring Vaccination, The New England Journal of Medicine, 2024;391:2327-2336, VOL. 391 NO.24, https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa1904387https://www.who.int/health-topics/poliomyelitis#tab=tab_1

Guest: Dr. Al Gasiewski, Chief Scientist at Weather StreamFrom hurricanes to heat waves, accurate weather forecasting relies on one crucial factor: data. But much of our atmospheric data comes from outdated or sparse observation networks, leaving gaps in our understanding of rapidly changing weather patterns. Enter microsatellites—small but powerful spacecraft revolutionizing how we monitor the atmosphere in real time. Today on Weather Geeks, we're diving into the world of orbital micro systems with Dr. Al Gasiewski, a leading expert in satellite-based meteorology and the founder of Weather Stream. His work is changing the game by using microsatellites to provide faster, more detailed, and more frequent weather observations than ever before.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist at the Uni of NSW's AI Institute and author of  "The Shortest History of AI", joins Philip Clark with a historical take on AI technology. 

Dive into the connections between Peru's biodiversity and ancient culture in this discussion featuring the Australian Museum's Chief Scientist, Prof. Kris Helgen, and Andean archaeology expert, Dr. Jacob Bongers. Hosted by ABC Radio National's Natasha Mitchell, this session explores how Peru's unique environment shaped its civilizations.

In this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Emily Wearmouth chats with Netskope's Chief Scientist, Mark Day. They delve into the topic of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and why Mark believes they are "bullshitters." Despite this assertion, they discuss how these models can still be valuable and where AI truly shines within Netskope's systems. They also explore the difference between generative AI and agentic AI and touch on the future of AI and art. Expect a thought-provoking and slightly sweary conversation that challenges conventional views on artificial intelligence.

AI is jumping from one hype cycle to another. First, it was simple AI, then came Generative AI, and currently, we are reeling from Agentic AI. The new term is already lurking—Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).  Actually, AGI is pretty old, dating back to the early 2000s. What is it, and why is it gathering attention now? I talk to the person who came up with the very term--Peter Voss, CEO & Chief Scientist at Aigo.ai. We delve into how AGI mimics human learning functions, how it differs from Gen AI, why it is cost- and power-efficient by orders of magnitude, whether today's Gen AI can evolve into AGI, and more. We also discuss whether AGI's human-like learning can create cyborgs and Skynet.

Journey through the evolution of network architecture and explore what the future might hold in this conversation with APNIC's Chief Scientist Geoff Huston. Geoff and The Internet Report team will cover how the Internet has transformed significantly over the past four decades, scaling to meet rapidly growing demand. And they'll also discuss how the challenge to “scale still more” continues today as the networking community evolves infrastructure to support emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI). CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:11 Meet Geoff Huston 02:56 The Shift to Asymmetry 10:58 The Challenge of Scale 22:07 Moore's Law and Networking 25:05 The Rise of CDNs 26:07 Name-driven Architecture 36:57 AI's Impact on Network Architecture 45:08 Get in Touch ABOUT GEOFF HUSTON Geoff Huston AM is Chief Scientist at the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the Asia Pacific region. An industry veteran, Geoff researches Internet infrastructure, IP technologies, and address distribution policies, among other topics. Learn more, explore his recent articles and presentations, and connect with Geoff through his website, www.potaroo.net. ——— To learn more about how to deliver seamless digital experiences in a distributed IT landscape, read this eBook: https://www.thousandeyes.com/resources/guide-to-next-generation-assurance-ebook?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25q4_internetreport_q4fy25ep1_podcast ——— Want to get in touch? If you have questions, feedback, or guests you would like to see featured on the show, send us a note at InternetReport@thousandeyes.com. Or follow us on the ThousandEyes LinkedIn or X. ——— ABOUT THE INTERNET REPORT This is The Internet Report, a podcast uncovering what's working and what's breaking on the Internet—and why. Tune in to hear ThousandEyes' Internet experts dig into some of the most interesting outage events from the past couple weeks, discussing what went awry—was it the Internet, or an application issue? Plus, learn about the latest trends in ISP outages, cloud network outages, collaboration network outages, and more. Catch all the episodes on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-report/id1506984526 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ADFvqAtgsbYwk4JiZFqHQ?si=00e9c4b53aff4d08&nd=1&dlsi=eab65c9ea39d4773 - SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/ciscopodcastnetwork/sets/the-internet-report

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What if blockchains could communicate as easily as APIs? In The Index's Everything SVM episode, Alex Kehaya and Omar Zaki sit down with Dean Little, Co-founder and Chief Scientist at Zeus Network, which is building a seamless way to connect Bitcoin and other major blockchains to the Solana ecosystem. His other work includes cryptography research at Jupiter Research Center, where he focuses on advancing secure blockchain systems. In this episode, Dean unpacks the breakthroughs driving cross-chain interoperability forward.The Everything SVM conversation dives into JupNet — a groundbreaking SVM chain designed to “aggregate anything, verify anywhere,” unlocking seamless cross-chain activity without the usual friction. Dean breaks down what sets JupNet apart from protocols like IBC, from its novel approach to validator trust to the way its architecture hides complexity behind an intuitive user experience.We also explore Dean's cutting-edge Quantum Vault project, where he's using Winternitz One-Time Signatures (WOTS), to build quantum-resistant vaults on Solana — a bold move to safeguard crypto assets against the looming threat of quantum computing.If you're serious about building cross-chain systems, exploring SVM innovation, or staying ahead of where blockchain infrastructure is headed, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

Emilia and Rori chat with Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri and former faculty at Oregon State University, about her incredible journey in marine geology. Dr. Wright shares her experiences growing up under the influence of an ambitious mother, her challenges and milestones in academia, and her groundbreaking research adventures. Her stories encapsulate her dive into the Challenger Deep, overcoming academic obstacles, and exemplary mentorship. Dr. Wright also discusses self-care and balancing personal and professional ambitions.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:26 Meet Dr. Dawn Wright: Marine Geologist Extraordinaire01:52 Dr. Wright's Early Life and Influences05:19 Adventures in Hawai'i and Early Ocean Fascination09:47 Transition to Maryland and Academic Pursuits12:33 College Choices and Mentorship14:29 Graduate Studies and Challenges17:26 Entering the Field of Oceanography18:42 Switching Advisors and Finding Mentors21:50 Completing the Thesis Against the Odds24:38 Becoming a Marine Technician28:18 Exploring the Deep Sea32:38 Reflections and Career AdviceCREDITS: This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Sound Engineering, Keagan Stromberg. Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. The hosts of Science Wise are Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs. This is a Diferente Creative production.

We have everything we need to manage climate change: the technology, labour, and capital. What's lacking is the collective will. Julio Friedmann challenges us to rethink the role of developed nations, the moral compass of money, and the need for inclusive, cooperative frameworks to create an abundant and just future.About Luminary: Dr. Julio Friedmann is one of the world's leading experts in carbon technologies and clean energy transition. He previously served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy, overseeing R&D programs in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and CO₂ utilization. Currently, he is the Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct and a senior research scholar at Columbia University.About the Host: Gita Wirjawan is an Indonesian entrepreneur, educator, and Honorary Professor of Politics and International Relations at the School of Politics and International Relations, University of Nottingham. He is also a visiting scholar at The Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) at Stanford University (2022—2024) and a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.Explore and be part of our community https://endgame.id/Collaborations and partnerships: https://sgpp.me/contactus

Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Chief Scientist at LivePerson Joe Bradley takes us down his circuitous career journey that led him back to math. Joe had many ambitions from opera singer to middle school teacher, spent some time at two national labs and went back to his first love of math and physics. He notes that many of the most mathematically intuitive people that he's met are people that also have a creative outlet and a lot of times it's music. Adding a business aspect to his technical work, Joe came to his current position. He recommends going deep into your preferred subject and hopes that it helps you to become something different because of all you put into the work. We thank Joe for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Chief Scientist at LivePerson Joe Bradley takes us down his circuitous career journey that led him back to math. Joe had many ambitions from opera singer to middle school teacher, spent some time at two national labs and went back to his first love of math and physics. He notes that many of the most mathematically intuitive people that he's met are people that also have a creative outlet and a lot of times it's music. Adding a business aspect to his technical work, Joe came to his current position. He recommends going deep into your preferred subject and hopes that it helps you to become something different because of all you put into the work. We thank Joe for sharing his story with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The freight market doesn't work the way most people think it does, and Chris Caplice is here to explain why. As the Chief Scientist at DAT Freight & Analytics and Executive Director of MIT's FreightLab, Chris has spent years studying the breakdowns in routing guides, the myth of economies of scale, and why AI isn't a magic bullet for bad freight strategy. In this episode, we're diving deep into how shippers, brokers, and carriers can use benchmarking and dynamic tools to build more resilient freight networks and avoid the common traps in RFP season. Key takeaways: Freight contracts often fail because they're built around ghost lanes that never move freight. AI works best when applied to unstructured transportation data, not generic pricing models. Dynamic routing guides and benchmarking tools help reduce failure points in traditional RFPs. Economies of scale don't really exist in truckload—scope and flexibility matter more. Smart freight strategy comes down to understanding your network's quirks, not copying someone else's.LINKS:Chris' LinkedInDAT Freight & Analytics WebsiteDAT Freight & Analytics on CargoRexWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HEREFeedback? Ideas for a future episode? Shoot us a text here to let us know. -----------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. CloneOps AI-powered phone operations for inbound and outbound calls with speed, scale, and efficiency. Our virtual agents handle high-volume interactions, automate workflows, and deliver real-time insights, freeing your team to focus on growth. Designed for logistics, retail, and beyond—seamless communication, smarter conversations, faster resolutions. CargoRex – Your Logistics Hub. Explore, discover, and evolve with the all-in-one platform connecting you to the top logistics tools, services, and industry voices. Whether you're a leader, researcher, or creator, CargoRex helps you stay ahead. Explore Now Digital Dispatch maximizes your #1 sales tool with a website that establishes trust and builds rock-solid relationships with your leads and customers. Check out our website services her...

Exceptional AI products begin with exceptional teams, but in 2025, AI staffing has never been harder. In this episode of Generative Now, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano dives into the realities of AI recruiting and team building, sharing insights from some of today's top AI leaders. You'll hear from:Demi Guo, CEO and Co-Founder of PikaMati Staniszewski, CEO and Co-Founder of Eleven LabsBill Dally, Chief Scientist of NVIDIADan Shipper, CEO and co-founder of EveryAmy Anton, Vice President of Talent, AI at LightspeedTogether, they explore what defines a strong AI team, the evolving role of creative talent, how to scale without losing culture, and why generalists may thrive in an AI-powered workforce. The episode also touches on the shift from the knowledge economy to the allocation economy, and what that means for hiring in the AI era.Whether you're an AI founder, operator, or just thinking about your next hire, this episode unpacks what's working (and what's not) in AI HR, staffing, and team design.Chapters: (00:00) What's Challenging about Hiring AI Teams?(01:25) Demi Guo and Mati Staniszewski: Creative Talent in AI(03:36) Dan Shipper: Finding Space to Experiment (08:05) Scaling AI Teams: Insights from NVIDIA(10:52) Building Strong AI Teams: Advice from Lightspeed(16:48) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsStay in touch:www.lsvp.comX: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.coEmail: generativenow@lsvp.comThe content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

On this week's episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences at King's College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, Dr. Sarah Berry. Dr. Berry focuses on the influences of diet and nutrition on cardiovascular disease risk through the processes of precision nutrition, postprandial metabolism, and food and fat structure. Dr. Berry has conducted a number of studies relating to the impact of ultra-processed food on health, menopause, and symptoms of chronic illness. This episode debunks some common misconceptions and important information around nutrition and satiety.(00:36) Misconceptions about seed oils(11:35) Common Nutrition Misconceptions(16:39) The Chemical Breakdown of Food Processing(29:28) Changing The Composition of Food: Satiety and Nutrition(40:31) 4 Tips To Improve Your Nutrition(48:59) Benefits of Using Wearables to Conduct StudiesFollow Dr. Sarah BerryInstagramXSupport the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

In this episode of the Wild Health Podcast, Dr. Jeff Graham interviews Chris Burres, Chief Scientist at MyVitalC, about the revolutionary molecule ESS60. Chris shares the fascinating history behind ESS60, a Nobel Prize-winning carbon molecule, and its astonishing effects on longevity and health optimization. They dive deep into how ESS60 could combat oxidative stress, support mitochondrial health, reduce inflammation, and potentially extend lifespan dramatically. Chris also discusses his background in improv comedy and the mindset shifts needed for better health and longevity. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about cutting-edge science, healthspan enhancement, and practical longevity hacks.

How do you uncover misinformation and financial fraud hidden in plain sight across thousands of digital platforms during a global election cycle? In this episode, I spoke with Jim Webber, Chief Scientist at Neo4j, to explore how graph database technology is being used to expose coordinated disinformation campaigns, empower AI systems, and help enterprises manage the complexity of modern data. At the heart of our conversation is the story of the ElectionGraph Project, where Syracuse University used Neo4j's graph technology to investigate political ad spend on Meta platforms. What they discovered was not just political messaging, but sophisticated scams disguised as legitimate campaigns. These efforts, targeting civically engaged users, used merchandise giveaways as a front to harvest credit card details and enroll victims in recurring billing traps. Traditional analytics would have struggled to trace these relationships, but graph databases allowed researchers to map and understand the deeper connections between thousands of entities. We also unpack how graph technology goes far beyond fraud detection. Jim explains why graph databases are now foundational for businesses building AI systems, particularly those using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to reduce hallucinations and improve decision making. Whether it's helping enterprises respond to customer needs or enabling AI agents to take action in real time, graphs provide the structure and context needed for reliable outcomes. Jim also shares the backstory behind Klarna's data transformation, where the company embraced knowledge graphs at the core of its operations and replaced major systems, including parts of Salesforce. It's a striking example of what becomes possible when a business commits to connected data as a strategic asset. From misinformation to intelligent automation, this episode dives into the real-world value of graph technology in 2025. Are you thinking critically about how your data infrastructure supports your AI ambitions?

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In this episode of PING, APNIC's Chief Scientist, Geoff Huston, discusses the history and emerging future of how Internet protocols get more than the apparent link bandwidth by using multiple links and multiple paths. Initially, the model was quite simple, capable of handling up to four links of equal cost and delay reasonably well, typically to connect two points together. At the time, the Internet was built on telecommunications services originally designed for voice networks, with cabling laid between exchanges, from exchanges to customers, or across continents. This straightforward technique allowed the Internet to expand along available cable or fibre paths between two points. However, as the system became more complex, new path options emerged, and bandwidth demands grew beyond the capacity of individual or even equal-cost links, increasingly sophisticated methods for managing these connections had to be developed. An interesting development at the end of this process is the impact of a fully encrypted transport layer on the intervening infrastructure's ability to manage traffic distribution across multiple links. With encryption obscuring the contents of the dataflow, traditional methods for intelligently splitting traffic become less effective. Randomly distributing data can often worsen performance, as modern techniques rely on protocols like TCP to sustain high-speed flows by avoiding data misordering and packet loss. This episode of PING explores how Internet protocols boost bandwidth by using multiple links and paths, and how secure transport layers affect this process.

This is an expert episode absolutely packed with gold on what & when we should be eating. My guest is Professor Sarah Berry, a world-leading expert in nutritional science, Professor at King's College London, the Chief Scientist at ZOE and the lead nutritional scientist on the PREDICT program, the world's largest in-depth nutritional research programme. With over 20 years of research under her belt, Sarah has published more than 200 scientific papers exploring how our bodies respond to food, from blood sugar and fat metabolism to the gut microbiomeand crucially, how those responses can differ drastically between individuals, especially women.The aim for this episode was to answer the question, as a woman, what and how should I be eating, and how we can finally move past one-size-fits-all wellness culture, something I am very behind! + CHAPTERS0:00: Introduction 1:53: Working Hard or Hardly Working? 2:49: Prof Sarah's Career Journey 5:45: Why nutritional science has overlooked women14:31: The processed food price gap18:03: How being a woman impacts your metabolism 21:24: Eating to ease menopause symptoms 23:57: The best times to be eating 32:22: Is there anyting we shouldn't be eating?34:32: Why calorie counting doesn't work 39:35: What keeps our microbiome healthy 41:00: What women should know about their bodies45:18: How fast eating impacts you50:33: What order you should eat your food in 52:30: The food matrix 57:30: When shouldn't we be snacking?1:02:04: Her study on cancer in young people 1:06:25: Why 0.1% of us follow food guidelines 1:10:00: The best advice she's recieved +MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/+PROFESSOR SARAH BERRY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsarahberry/?hl=en ZOE: https://zoe.com/learn/sarah-berry ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/C0Nr-WDV+RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear

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What happens when a scientist decides to lead from the heart? In this Leadership of the Heart podcast episode, Heather welcomes Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M.  Jayshree's journey challenges traditional leadership narratives, proving that influence and impact do not require a title or permission. Her path from technical expert to global science ambassador is an authenticity, resilience, and service masterclass. Jayshree reflects on how a role that had never existed before was created around her unique blend of expertise and advocacy. She shares how being a scientist doesn't just mean working in a lab, but also communicating ideas, connecting across disciplines, and leading by example. Her role at 3M evolved because she consistently showed up with heart and rigor, which she believes anyone can do from their own rung of the ladder. The conversation also introduces her concept of "leakproof leadership," a philosophy built on twelve practical qualities drawn from decades of experience. It's not just theory. These are grounded insights shaped in the trenches of product development and innovation. Jayshree discusses the value of vision, strategy, active listening, learning, and purpose-driven work, all of which are critical to leading in any environment. She also reframes the meaning of STEM. For her, it is not just science, technology, engineering, and math. It is skills, talent, expertise, and mindset. It is about showing up fully, learning continuously, and finding meaning in the work you do. What does it mean to lead without a title? And how can you turn your experience into something that inspires others to act? Listen in and share your thoughts. What rung of the ladder are you standing on, and how are you leading from there?  

To mark Earthday we’re playing two stories that explore how we can use disruption to effect change and save the environment around us. In our first story, Meagan takes us journey on the Murray-Baaka River that led to the Menindee fish kill in 2019. In Murky Waters Produced by Megan Williams (they/them). The supervising producer was Richard Dinnen. It was produced as part of the National Features and Documentary Series back in 2020. Further Notes from Megan This story was produced after the mass fish kills in 2018/2019 that occurred during the drought. It's estimated 1-2 million fish died in this event and it was a very rude shock to the local community (and the world) as the program details. However, there were much bigger mass fish kills in the flood of 2023 (20-30 million fish).Following the 2023 mass fish kills, NSW has taken a number of steps to better mitigate risk of fish kills, active management to maintain dissolved oxygen at critical times, the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer have published an independent investigation into the 2023 mass fish kills, there was a connectivity expert panel report published last year and there is now more transparent updates on the work that NSW Department of Climate Change Energy Environment and Water is doing.For a recap on the baaka, tune in to Water Watch Radio's program:https://www.waterwatchradio.com/podcast/episode/31983821/episode-92-restoring-our-darling-baaka What Democracy Looks Like (Archive) This story was produced by Ryan Pemberton, back in 2019. The supervising producer was Zacha Rosen. Since then, anti-protest legislation has been creeping in - over the last five years. New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland have all passed anti-protest laws that impose significant fines, and even imprisonment, for protesting. https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2024/07/03/protest-peril Support emerging producers, artists & creatives by hitting follow or subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts. Make, meet and learn with All The Best - follow our Substack for audio workshops, events and pitching opportunities. All The Best Credits Host Kwame Slusher Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie Image Credit: Lindsey Vassalo Mixed and Compiled by Phoebe Adler-Ryan Theme Music composed by Shining Bird See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 21, 2025: Nikhil Buduma, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Ambience Healthcare, discusses healthcare's past and how AI is shifting its future. As Nikhil reflects on 25 years of hospital operations evolution they contemplate whether the administrative burden placed on clinicians was an unintended consequence of digitization. What could healthcare look like in the next decade if AI becomes the steward of continuous patient care, allowing physicians to practice at the top of their license while focusing on meaningful human connection?  Key Points: 03:02 Reducing Clinician Burden with AI 08:39 Evolution of Hospital Operations 14:35 Future of Healthcare: 2030 and Beyond 19:20 Cloud Computing in Healthcare News Articles:  AI Doctors Surpassing Human Physicians in History Taking and Diagnosis Evolution of Hospital Operations Over 25 Years Healthcare's Misunderstanding of Cloud Computing X: This Week Health LinkedIn: This Week Health Donate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Rich Socher is the Founder and CEO of You.com. Richard previously served as the Chief Scientist and EVP at Salesforce. Before that, Richard was the CEO/CTO of the AI startup MetaMind, which Salesforce acquired in 2016. He is widely recognised as having brought neural networks into the field of natural language processing, inventing the most widely used word vectors, contextual vectors and prompt engineering. He has over 150,000 citations and served as an adjunct professor in the computer science department at Stanford. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:10 Winners & Losers: OpenAI, Gemini, Claude 08:59 How Partnerships Could Decide the Winners in AI 12:42 China vs US: Who Wins the War for AI 25:50 How Society and Economics Needs to Change in a World of AI 34:04 What Jobs Will Be Replaced, What Will Not 36:04 How Europe Needs to Change It's Approach to AI 41:06 How AI Will Change Health and Longevity 43:10 AI in Consumer and Enterprise Markets 49:30 Quantum Computing and AI Misconceptions 56:57 Longevity, Personal Reflections, and Future Outlook  

Send us a textIn this episode of Embedded Insiders, Editor-in-Chief Ken Briodagh sits down with Marten Smith, Principal Segment Manager for the Medical and Health Segment at Microchip Technology. Together, they explore how Microchip supports innovation in the medical field, navigates stringent security standards, and tackles the challenges of certifying new medical devices. They also discuss how advancements in AI are paving the way for improved patient care.Next, Rich and Vin return for another Dev Talk, featuring Tim Blazytko, emproof's Chief Scientist, Head of Engineering, and Co-Founder. The trio delves into the art and science of reverse-engineering, sharing insights from the field.But first, Rich and Ken kick off the episode by unpacking some intriguing acquisitions in the computer components industry, shedding light on their implications for embedded computing.For more information, visit embeddedcomputing.com

This episode of Plan Sea was recorded live at the Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025, and features conversations with experts from Ocean Visions, UArctic, and WHOI to discuss their work in the ocean-climate nexus. Host Anna Madlener is joined again by special co-host, Danny Gawlowski, Carbon to Sea's Senior Manager of Communications and Policy. Listen to Part One of Plan Sea's coverage of the Ocean Vision Biennial here.Guests on this episode include: Nikhil Neelakantan, Senior Program Officer at Ocean VisionsMarianne Hagen, Co-lead of Seabed Curtain Project at UArctic Frozen Arctic Conservation NetworkKilaparti (Rama) Ramakrishna, Director of Marine Policy Center and Senior Advisor to the President on Ocean and Climate Policy at Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionDavid Koweek, Chief Scientist at Ocean VisionsPlan Sea is a semi-weekly podcast exploring ocean-based climate solutions, brought to you by the Carbon to Sea Initiative & the American University Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal.

A positive work environment isn't just nice to have — it's essential for SUCCESS. Are you ready to turn chaotic workplaces into culture-driven powerhouses? In this episode, I sit down with Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture, Jessica Kriegel, to reveal the secret to achieving clear, measurable results — without micromanaging your team into burnout. You'll learn how to uncover hidden beliefs that boost engagement, why alignment on “winning” goals is a game-changer, and how intentional communication can transform both performance and mental health. Get ready to create the confident, people-first environment you've always wanted! In This Episode You Will Learn Why DEFINING and ALIGNING your goals will skyrocket employee engagement. Be the CHANGE you want to see in your workplace culture. Ways to UPLIFT leaders who cultivate a positive culture. Why it is CRUCIAL to have clear organizational goals and beliefs. Resources + Links Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Jessica on: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn: @jessicakriegel Instagram:  @jess_kriegel TikTok: @jessicakriegel

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was willing to do almost anything to get the social network into China - including, allegedly, offering up Americans' data. Could decentralization of user data be the ultimate to solution to Meta's incoming legal problems?~This episode is sponsored by Uphold & Sui~Uphold Get $20 in Bitcoin - Signup & Verify and trade at least $100 of any crypto within your first 30 days ➜ https://bit.ly/pbnupholdSui delivers the benefits of Web3 with the ease of Web2 - Visit ➜ https://bit.ly/SuiWebsiteGuest: George Danezis, Co-Founder & Chief Scientist of Mysten Labs00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: Uphold00:53 META + Vitalik immediately publishes privacy roadmap01:59 What is “SEAL”?05:50 What is Walrus?08:45 Websites?10:45 Can Walrus secure users data?13:35 Launch partnerships? Claynosaurz chooses Walrus15:36 How will Walrus be used on SuiPlay device?18:20 Wen shipping?19:00 Outro#Sui #meta #crypto~Meta User Data Solution?

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Is traditional coding already a thing of the past?In this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon sits down with Laly Bar-Ilan, Chief Scientist at Bit, to explore a near-future where software developers evolve from code writers into code orchestrators. Laly discusses how Bit's composable software development and AI-powered componentization are set to overhaul the industry, even possibly eliminating the need for writing code altogether. The discussion leads into how a graph of reusable components could tame sprawling, out-of-control code bases, the ethical nuances of automated development, and what it really means to “orchestrate” code. Tune in now to uncover whether tomorrow's developers will simply curate AI outputs, or continue the tradition of writing lines of code themselves.Check out more about Laly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laly-bar-ilan/and Bit here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bit-dev/Check out some more of our AI & software development podcasts here:Your Code Base Is Already Gen AI—Now What? with Matt Van Itallie of SemaWhy Generative AI Could Make Programming Languages Obsolete with Austin Vance of FocusedSoftware, Development, & Emerging Innovation Podcasts

Alp Kucukelbir serves as Chief Scientist at Fero Labs, teaches two courses on AI and climate change at Columbia University, and wrote several chapters in the AI for Climate Change Mitigation Roadmap (Second Edition). Join host David Sandalow in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kucukelbir as they discuss the use of AI in advanced manufacturing, educating students in the AI era, how to explain complex AI topics, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alp Kucukelbir serves as Chief Scientist at Fero Labs, teaches two courses on AI and climate change at Columbia University, and wrote several chapters in the AI for Climate Change Mitigation Roadmap (Second Edition). Join host David Sandalow in a wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Kucukelbir as they discuss the use of AI in advanced manufacturing, educating students in the AI era, how to explain complex AI topics, and more. The AI, Energy and Climate Podcast is a special series from the DSR Network sponsored by NEDO and hosted by David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy. AI for Climate Change Mitigation Roadmap -- https://www.icef.go.jp/roadmap and transitiondigital.org/ai-climate-roadmap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Jesse Goodman about the spread of the H5N1 virus.  We will discuss what a virus is, how viruses migrate from animal populations to humans and assess the chances for a new pandemic.Jesse L. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., directs Georgetown COMPASS, which focuses on science based policy and research to address unmet public health needs with an emphasis on product development and access and antimicrobial resistance and stewardship. Until February 2014 he served as the Chief Scientist of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a position he assumed in 2009 along with Deputy Commissioner for Science and Public Health (2009-2012). As FDA's Chief Scientist he had broad responsibility for strategic leadership of crosscutting scientific and public health efforts, including developing and implementing FDA's Strategic Plan for Regulatory Science and FDA's public health preparedness and response and medical countermeasures efforts.A graduate of Harvard, Dr. Goodman received his M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and did residency and fellowship training in Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was also Chief Medical Resident. https:/natureandsciencepodcast.com

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at Zoe and renowned nutrition researcher, for a deep dive into personalized nutrition, menopause and metabolic health.  Dr. Berry discusses the critical connection between hormonal changes, lifestyle and our body's unique response to food. She shares cutting-edge insights on the gut microbiome, the groundbreaking research being conducted at Zoe and evidence-based strategies to improve health, energy, and vitality.  Tune in for an informative discussion with actionable guidance, how to test your own gut microbiome and receive a personalized nutrition plan from Zoe! For more information on Zoe For more information on Dr. Sarah Berry follow her on Instagram @drsarahberry Or listen to the Zoe: Science and Nutrition Podcast  Follow us on Instagram: @every.body.talks @jenngiamo @schully Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. Apple Podcasts Spotify Be sure to leave a 5 star rating! It really helps grow the show. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing!

This episode is about Peta's new "Eat without Experiments Initiative"Dr. Cheng is the Chief scientist of international laboratory methods for PETA. This is good news for those of you that hate the idea of animals being forced to endure for-feeding, starvation, injections with harmful substances and so on.https://eatwithoutexperiments.peta.org

In this episode of the Cognitive Revolution, Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Augment, explores the transformative impact of AI on the software industry. Highlighting Augment's unique approach, Gur-Ari discusses the challenges and solutions associated with integrating AI into large codebases, the nuances of maintaining context in AI-driven coding tools, and the evolving economics of AI-driven businesses. He shares insights on the company's focus on reinforcement learning from developer behaviors, future trends in software development, and offers advice for junior developers entering an AI-enhanced industry. The conversation also touches upon the vital role of user data, the complexities of vector databases, and the potential of agentic flows to revolutionize coding processes. SPONSORS: Box AI: Box AI revolutionizes content management by unlocking the potential of unstructured data. Automate document processing, extract insights, and build custom AI agents using cutting-edge models like OpenAI's GPT-4.5, Google's Gemini 2.0, and Anthropic's Cloud 3.7 Sonnet. Trusted by over 115,000 enterprises, Box AI ensures top-tier security and compliance. Visit https://box.com/ai to transform your business with intelligent content management today Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI): Oracle's next-generation cloud platform delivers blazing-fast AI and ML performance with 50% less for compute and 80% less for outbound networking compared to other cloud providers. OCI powers industry leaders like Vodafone and Thomson Reuters with secure infrastructure and application development capabilities. New U.S. customers can get their cloud bill cut in half by switching to OCI before March 31, 2024 at https://oracle.com/cognitive Shopify: Shopify is revolutionizing online selling with its market-leading checkout system and robust API ecosystem. Its exclusive library of cutting-edge AI apps empowers e-commerce businesses to thrive in a competitive market. Cognitive Revolution listeners can try Shopify for just $1 per month at https://shopify.com/cognitive NetSuite: Over 41,000 businesses trust NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud ERP, to future-proof their operations. With a unified platform for accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR, NetSuite provides real-time insights and forecasting to help you make quick, informed decisions. Whether you're earning millions or hundreds of millions, NetSuite empowers you to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Download the free CFO's guide to AI and machine learning at https://netsuite.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (04:38) Introduction and Welcome (04:46) The Software Supernova Series (05:23) Augment's Unique Approach to AI in Software Development (06:16) Challenges in Large Code Bases (07:32) Understanding Augment's Customer Base (09:19) Context Management in AI (11:46) Technical Insights and Blog Highlights (13:16) Context Management and Code Indexing (19:35) Sponsors: Box AI | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) (22:40) Developer Workflows and AI Integration (29:04) Vector Databases and Retrieval Systems (Part 1) (33:25) Sponsors: Shopify | NetSuite (36:13) Vector Databases and Retrieval Systems (Part 2) (37:29) Best Practices for Building RAG Applications (50:36) Establishing a Solid Process for Model Evaluation (51:01) Optimizing Experimental Iteration Time (53:10) Exploring Reinforcement Learning from Developer Behaviors (54:14) Challenges and Benefits of User Data in AI (01:05:34) The Economics of Running an AI Company (01:14:16) Future of Software Development and AI Integration (01:18:51) Advice for Junior Developers in the AI Era (01:23:58) Conclusion and Final Thoughts (01:24:50) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/

The evolution of AI is changing the way we interact with the physical world, not just in how we use this technology, but also where and how we access it. In this episode, Reid and Aria sit down with Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, who is pioneering wearables for the company. Boz's journey in the tech sector has taken him from working on Microsoft Visio to founding Reality Labs, Meta's AR and VR division. Now, he's focused on the next frontier in mixed realities with his latest project, Orion, a pair of AR glasses. Boz offers an Orion demo and shares his vision for wearables as an equalizing technology that can unlock superpowers for every person. Plus, they check-in on the state of AI as it relates to open source software, safety, hyperscalers, and startups.   For more info on the podcast and transcripts of all the episodes, visit https://www.possible.fm/podcast/  Topics: 1:03 - Episode introduction 3:36 - How Boz's farm upbringing influenced his career and perspective on the digital world  7:02 - How will wearables influence how we navigate the physical and digital worlds?  9:46 - Meta's AI philosophy 11:27 - Pi explains Norbert Wiener's construct of information theory 14:28 - What would it take to build AI world models? 15:09 - What are the most significant use cases for Orion? 19:01 - Can Orion accommodate monocular vision? 20:00 - Boz's response to Orion skeptics 22:29 - Boz gives predictions on our AI future 25:09 - What would it look like to have a compatible system of wearables?  27:30 - Unexpected discoveries from Orion testing 29:33 - What is Meta's focus in the AI space for the years to come? 30:48 - How do we ensure that AI innovation is used for good? 35:28 - Boz responds to Meta's changes in fact checking policy 37:11 - How will hyperscalers and start-ups flourish in the AI game? 40:06 - Boz shares his review on “The Wild Robot” 42:24 - Rapid-fire questions Select mentions:  The Martian by Andy Weir Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Am a Strange Loop by Douglas Hofstadter J. C. R. Licklider, psychologist and computer scientist Douglas Engelbart, engineer and computer science pioneer Norbert Wiener, computer scientist and mathematician Yann LeCun, computer scientist and Chief AI Scientist at Meta  Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist, Reality Labs, Meta Garry Kasparov, Russian chess grandmaster 4-H, a youth development program from the USDA The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI) Possible is an award-winning podcast that sketches out the brightest version of the future—and what it will take to get there. Most of all, it asks: what if, in the future, everything breaks humanity's way? Tune in for grounded and speculative takes on how technology—and, in particular, AI—is inspiring change and transforming the future. Hosted by Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger, each episode features an interview with an ambitious builder or deep thinker on a topic, from art to geopolitics and from healthcare to education. These conversations also showcase another kind of guest: AI. Whether it's Inflection's Pi, OpenAI's ChatGPT or other AI tools, each episode will use AI to enhance and advance our discussion about what humanity could possibly get right if we leverage technology—and our collective effort—effectively.

Consciousness is easier to possess than to define. One thing we can do is to look into the brain and see what lights up when conscious awareness is taking place. A complete understanding of this would be known as the "neural correlates of consciousness." Once we have that, we could hopefully make progress on developing a theoretical picture of what consciousness is and why it happens. Today's guest, Christof Koch, is a leader in the search for neural correlates and an advocate of a particular approach to consciousness, Integrated Information Theory.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/03/24/309-christof-koch-on-consciousness-and-integrated-information/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Christof Koch was awarded a Ph.D. from the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. He is currently a Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, where he was formerly president and chief scientist, and Chief Scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. He is the author of several books, most recently Then I Am Myself the World - What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It.Web siteAllen Center web pageGoogle Scholar publicationsAmazon author pageWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We take you inside the Mars Innovation Workshop, hosted at the SETI Institute’s headquarters and produced by Explore Mars. Planetary Society Senior Communications Advisor Mat Kaplan shares highlights from the event, exploring how cross-disciplinary collaboration is shaping the future of Mars exploration and creating solutions for challenges here on Earth. Meanwhile, major changes are happening at NASA. In a move that has raised concerns in the space community, NASA leadership has dissolved key advisory offices, including the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy. Jack Kiraly, our director of government relations, explains what these cuts mean for the agency’s future and why space advocates should be paying attention. Then Bruce Betts shares his favorite Mars innovations and a new Random Space Fact, in this week’s What’s Up! Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-mars-innovation-workshopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik host Dr. Robert O'Brien, Director of the Universities Space Research Association's Center for Space Nuclear Research, for a fascinating deep dive into nuclear propulsion technology for space exploration. They discuss the history, current developments, and future potential of nuclear electric and nuclear thermal propulsion systems, which could revolutionize our ability to explore Mars and beyond—both robotically and with human crews. Headlines Crew-10 Launch Update: SpaceX's Dragon Endurance prepared to launch relief crew for ISS, addressing delays and setting stage for Williams and Wilmore's return. NASA Layoffs: NASA shuttering several offices including Technology Policy and Strategy, Chief Scientist, and diversity initiatives to comply with Trump administration executive orders. Saturn's Moon Count: 128 additional moons discovered orbiting Saturn, bringing total to 274 (surpassing Jupiter's 95), raising questions about moon classification criteria. Lunar Eclipse: First total lunar eclipse of 2025 visible across western hemisphere, with another eclipse in September for viewers in Asia and Australia. New Space Billionaire: Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, takes over as CEO of Relativity Space (a 3D printing rocket company), joining Bezos, Musk, and Branson in the space industry. Main Topic: Nuclear Propulsion with Dr. Robert O'Brien Propulsion Types: Dr. O'Brien explained two main types: nuclear electric propulsion generates electricity for electric thrusters, while nuclear thermal propulsion heats propellant directly through a fission reactor for thrust. Efficiency Advantages: Nuclear systems offer greater efficiency than chemical rockets, potentially reducing Mars mission mass to one-third or less while enabling "maneuver without regret" capability. Historical Context: US launched SNAP-10A reactor in mid-1960s; Rover-NERVA program demonstrated nuclear thermal rocket technology before cancellation after Apollo. Current Development: Working to regain 1960s capabilities while implementing modern safety protocols, testing procedures, and materials science improvements. Safety Considerations: Modern development includes full exhaust containment and comprehensive safety measures, with waste containment as the primary focus. AI Applications: AI could accelerate development through materials optimization, autonomous operation for deep space, and enhanced reactor control safety. Fusion Propulsion: Remains promising future technology potentially enabling interstellar travel, with growing international investment. Project Orion: Historical nuclear pulse propulsion concept using small nuclear explosions for thrust - impractical for Earth launches but potential for interstellar applications. Public Education: Addressing concerns requires transparent communication, moving away from the "veil of mystery" of earlier nuclear programs. Educational Outreach: The Universities Space Research Association is developing a talent pipeline for "unicorn capabilities" in space nuclear expertise. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Robert O'Brien Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Julio Friedmann -- the "Carbon Wrangler" -- is Chief Scientist at Carbon Direct and one of the world's leading experts on carbon capture and decarbonization more broadly. Host David Sandalow talks with Friedmann about ways AI can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon capture's role in the fight against climate change.   AI, Energy and Climate is a special series from the DSR Network sponsored by NEDO and hosted by David Sandalow, Inaugural Fellow at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy. AI for Climate Change Mitigation Roadmap -- https://www.icef.go.jp/roadmap and transitiondigital.org/ai-climate-roadmap.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices