Best Polymer Science Podcasts (2025)

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Netafim, Treetoscope, Ag Partners, Solinftec, Phytech, Landus, Agtonomy, Arcadea Group, Agdata, Ridder, KUBO, Certhon, Priva, IGS, Vertical Future, LettUs Grow, IUNU, CleanGreens, GreenLife, BCF Life Sciences ... 11:42

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Welcome back, listeners! Today’s episode covers exciting AgTech breakthroughs, from AI-driven irrigation and crop monitoring to new biostimulants, greenhouse tech, and cutting-edge crop protection. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Precision Ag Highlights: New Tools, Partnerships, and AI Solutions Navigating Europe's Indoor Farmin…

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Indigenous Climate Solutions, Virus Thaw, AI Brain Implant 17:49

1h ago17:49

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When tackling solutions to climate change, we tend to focus on westernized approaches rather than listening to Indigenous Peoples about the best ways to protect our earth. So, today, just in time for Earth Day, Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with Dr. Myrle Ballard about natural resource and environmental management from Indigenous perspectives. Then, …

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Startups, Tariffs & AI: What's Really Shaping the Future of Additive Manufacturing? 34:43

1d ago34:43

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld speaks with Arno Held, co-founder and managing partner of AM Ventures. Recording live from RAPID + TCT 2025, they discuss the current state and future outlook of the additive manufacturing landscape, touching on startup trends, the impacts of global tariffs, and increased defense sp…

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Iceberg Ahead, Microbiome Map, Non-Alcoholic Wine 27:51

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Icebergs are natural behemoths, littered across the ocean. They are both subjects of awe and fear among sailors so today, Dr. Samantha Yammine discusses the ins and outs of these ginormous monoliths with an experienced sailor and iceberg admirer, producer Teresa Carey. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Beth Culp, a lead author on a recent study that maps out…

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How Copper, Diamonds, & Beam Shaping are Revolutionizing 3D Printing 1:06:12

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld welcomes guests from the University of Wolverhampton — Arun Arjunan, John Robinson, and Manpreet Singh. They delve into the university's significant contributions to additive manufacturing over the past 25 years, discussing their pioneering work in laser powder bed fusion, material …

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Taylor Farms, CNH Industrial, Jones Food Company, BeeHero, FMC Corporation, Heritable Agriculture, Evogene, Ocado Group, ReFarm Global, Intelligent Growth Solutions, Bezos Earth Fund, Global Methane Hub ... 12:24

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore key developments in AgTech, from innovative collaborations in precision agriculture to new technologies improving crop protection and sustainability. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Precision Ag & Robotics: Strategic Moves from Taylor Farms, CNH, and BeeHe…

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Fungal Zombies, Audible Enclaves, mRNA Vaccines 26:32

14d ago26:32

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Fungal parasites like the ones shown in The Last of Us might not be starting up a zombie apocalypse anytime soon but that doesn’t mean they’re not causing trouble in other ways. Host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with Dr. Carolyn Elya, a mycologist specializing in fungi’s unique ability to take over the brains of insects. They discuss how that compar…

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Tariffs, AI, & Robotics: Future Trends in Additive Manufacturing 1:16:08

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld chats with Douglas Woods, President of AMT, about the evolving landscape of manufacturing. They discuss the significance of AI, robotics, and macroeconomic factors affecting the industry. Doug shares insights from his extensive background in manufacturing, including family history a…

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Vestaron, Novo Holdings, KKR, Sylvan, ADAMA, Twist Bioscience, Curio Genomics, AdvancedAg, FMC, Bayer, Syngenta, KUBTEC, Pro Farm Group, Zone AgTech, Axceta, EarthOptics, Farmblox, Eion, Carbon Robotics ... 12:10

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore key developments in AgTech, from innovative collaborations in precision agriculture to new technologies improving crop protection and sustainability. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🧬 Plant Science, Biocontrol & Crop Protection – This Week's Key Developmen…

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Season 7 - Episode 9 - April Brown, Moldex3D 38:43

19d ago38:43

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PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri host April Brown, Applications Engineer at Moldex3D. They discuss her professional journey to a plastics industry career, injection molding simulation projects, reducing manufacturing cost and optimizing processes while reducing waste and considering sustainability, being more inventive and efficient …

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Adolescent Turtles, Measles, Lab-Grown Diamonds 22:34

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We’re all about answering questions here at Curiosity Weekly. Questions like: where do baby sea turtles actually go when they waddle from their cozy beach nest into the ocean? Host Dr. Samantha Yammine explores the mysteries of adolescent sea turtles before bringing on our special guest, Jessica Malaty Rivera, to answer even more questions, this ti…

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Rethinking the Railway: The Multi-Million Dollar Power of AM 59:15

22d ago59:15

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Feld welcomes Stefanie Brickwede to discuss the significant strides Deutsche Bahn and Mobility Goes Additive have made in additive manufacturing over the past decade. Stefanie details the journey from initial implementation focusing on obsolete parts to current innovations involving digital…

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Innovafeed, IGS, Pivot Bio, Carbon Robotics, CropX, Nutrien, Reinke, crop.zone, Zespri, Oishii, Tortuga AgTech, Plenty, GreenLight Biosciences, Moa Technology, NAICONS, HypeSound, Koppert, REKA Group 10:09

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Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’ll explore the latest in precision agriculture, featuring new carbon credit programs, autonomous farming systems, AI-driven tools, and smart weather stations transforming crop management. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🌱 AgTech Weekly Highlights: The 2025 GreenTech Rankings Unve…

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Flower Trade, Climate Tech, Aquafaba 33:08

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Spring has officially sprung! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming. But, have you ever wondered the journey that flowers take from the soil to your vase at home? Today on Curiosity Weekly, author Amy Stewart joins Dr. Samantha Yammine to chat about the global flower trade. Sam is also joined by producer Teresa Carey…

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Built to Survive: 3D Printing the Future of F1 Racing 53:04

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld interviews Stefan Seidel, Chief Technology Officer at Pankl Racing Systems. The discussion covers Pankl's innovative use of additive manufacturing (AM) in motorsports, aerospace, and high-performance sectors. Stefan elaborates on the transition to AM post-COVID-19, the stringent qua…

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Episode 6: Nanocube self-assembly pathways uncovered 4:23

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Xingchen Ye of Indiana University about his research group’s studies on the fundamental behavior of colloidal materials. Colloidal materials consist of liquids with nanoparticles suspended in them. Ye’s team is interested in how a colloidal material’s properties change as the team spati…

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Netafim, Virridy, Bluewhite, Agmatix, BASF, CropX, FarmWise, Elaniti,ProducePay, Desert Control, Nature’s Fynd, Heura Foods, Upside Foods, TraceGrains, Michroma, Shiru, Vertical Future, IUNU, and Edible ... 9:41

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Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’ll explore the latest in precision agriculture, featuring new carbon credit programs, autonomous farming systems, AI-driven tools, and smart weather stations transforming crop management. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🔍 This Week in Precision Ag & Digital Farming 2024 FoodTech …

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Women In Science & The Future of Male Contraception 29:15

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It’s Women’s History Month and to celebrate we have Katie Hafner on Curiosity Weekly to discuss the history of women in STEM and ways we can highlight their contributions today. Then, Sam looks into the Wooly Devil, aka the first new plant genus found in a national park in almost 50 years. Finally, Sam and producer Teresa Carey talk about what to k…

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Episode 5: Triboelectric nanogenerator powered by wind-driven leaf motion 5:59

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Fabian Meder from the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova and the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Piza, Italy about his research group’s device that makes use of wind-driven plant leaf motion to generate electricity which can power a chemical delivery system. Their triboele…

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Latest Advancements in AI for AM Monitoring & Quality Assurance with Interspectral 34:12

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In this episode of the Additive Snack podcast, host Fabian Alefeld is joined by Isabelle Hachette, CEO of Interspectral, to discuss the intersection of healthcare and additive manufacturing (AM). Isabel shares her journey from a 20-year career in medical imaging to pioneering in AM space. The conversation covers how Interspectral's software transfo…

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GigaCrop, Germains Seed Technology, BCF Life Sciences, IN10T, BioLumic, Jord BioScience, SABIC Agri-Nutrients ADM PetroVietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Google Syngenta Topcon Agriculture Connecterra xFarm ... 15:20

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore cutting-edge advancements in AgTech, from groundbreaking microbial solutions and next-generation crop protection to precision agriculture innovations and strategic industry partnerships shaping the future of farming. Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Unlocking Crop Potenti…

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Name That Cell, Ancient Genomes, Cell-Cultured Salmon 29:20

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Cells may be the building blocks of life (and highschool biology), but who knew they were so complicated? Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into different types of cells and their functions with editorial correspondent Teresa Carey as they discuss the difficulties in defining what a cell even is. Then, Sam speaks with Dr. Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer, a pat…

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Inside Conflux: How AM Pushes the Boundaries of Thermal Management 56:40

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In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld delves into the transformative impact of additive manufacturing (AM) on heat exchangers with guest Michael Fuller, founder and CEO of Conflux Technology. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey from his early passion for motorsport to the founding of Conflux. The discussion cover…

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Decibel Bio, Nitricity, Ascribe,Pivot Bio, Bayer, Reinke, Oasthouse Ventures Ltd, 80 Acres Farms, Kalera Inc, BrightFarms, Agro Care Growers, AgZen, French AgriFood, Bühler, Improvin’, xFarm Technologies ... 11:38

2M ago11:38

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the latest in AgTech, including major investments in controlled environment agriculture, innovative sustainability initiatives, and advancements in precision farming technologies. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🌿 Plant Science Innovations: Advancements in…

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Season 7 - Episode 8 - Andy Francis, Q-Lab 40:51

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PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri host Dr. Andy Francis, Vice President of Marketing at Q-Lab Corporation. They discuss the big forces of plastics weathering, the arch nemeses of plastics, the difficulty of service life prediction, techniques and equipment for testing the effects of weathering on plastics, common misconceptions about …

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The Science of Survival 32:19

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The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery. To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine talks to legendary survivalist Rob Nelson about his experiences thriving in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Rob also gets into some of the facts and myths behind common survival techniques. Then, Sam…

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Episode 4: Researchers pinpoint AI/ML training set to achieve accurate predictions 4:00

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Bowen Deng, a graduate student in Gerbrand Ceder’s group at the University of California, Berkeley, about their work on increasing the accuracy of artificial intelligence/machine learning materials prediction models. The use of computer simulations to predict the interaction between ato…

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TECHCOOP, Solis Agrosciences, REKA Group, Horticoop, Netafim, Pure Harvest, PlanTFarm, SweetWater Technologies, Tidal Grow, Lumo, Yamaha Motor, Staphyt, Héliantis, Syngenta, Novartis - This Week in AgTech ... 14:51

2M ago14:51

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore exciting developments in AgTech, including major funding boosts for digital agritech and regenerative soil solutions, groundbreaking innovations in precision irrigation and seed breeding, and strategic mergers advancing AI and robotics in farming. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of W…

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Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice 25:23

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Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore who is a marine ecologist and the founder of Black in Marine Science to talk about her research as well as her advocacy work to ensure equitable systems are in place for Black scientists within the scientific community. Sam digs into a deep sea sponge that has inspired researchers to create a filter…

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Jord BioScience, FMC, Syngenta, Ceres Biotics, Ounce of Hope, Acadian Plant Health, ProGro BIO, AdeptAg, FGM, CoStar Group, Ag-Analytics, AEH Group - This Week in AgTech 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’ll explore the latest trends in agribusiness, from the rise in U.S. corn acreage and harvest optimization tools to new climate-smart dairy programs and expanded manufacturing facilities. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🌱 Plant Science & AgTech Weekly Recap: Series B, New Herbicid…

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Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking 32:49

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The White Lotus is about to be back on our screens on Max so today, we’re diving into the latest trend among elite travelers: longevity tourism. Then, our host Sam speaks to Dr. Jodi Halpern about the mental health effects that come along with the rise of AI technology. And finally, we explore the ins and outs of fracking. Link to all sources here …

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80 Acres Farms, IBI Ag, CarbonZero.Eco, Proba, Edacious, CIBO Technologies,Gates Ag, Corteva, Topcon Agriculture, Bonsai Robotics, AGCO, SDF, Pyka, Netafim, BASF - This Week in AgTech 15:12

2M ago15:12

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore major funding rounds, new partnerships driving agricultural sustainability, and cutting-edge innovations in greenhouse climate control, robotics, and regenerative agriculture. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: This Week in AgTech Funding: Vertical Farming, C…

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Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies 29:49

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stomach when you’re experiencing infatuation. Then, astrobiologist Dr. Lynn Rothschild joins us to discuss extremophiles and what they can tell us about potential life on other planets. And finally, we disc…

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Episode 3: Surface defects control bulk properties of lead halide perovskites 3:58

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews David Cahen from the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, about the impact surface defects have on bulk properties, specifically in the case of lead halide perovskites. In a perspective he co-authored, Cahen connected numerous experimental data from other researchers that exposed this …

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GreenLight Biosciences, Farmers Business Network, GoodLeaf Farms, BiocSol, Ascribe, WayBeyond, Landus, TalusAg, Mowreq Specialized Agriculture, YesHealth Group, Ceradis, Edible Garden AG, ZIVO Bioscience ... 12:47

3M ago12:47

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Welcome back, listeners! In today's episode, we’re exploring exciting advancements in AgTech, from cutting-edge biocontrol solutions and AI-driven irrigation to new vertical farming projects and innovative seed treatments, all driving sustainability and efficiency in agriculture. Let's dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🚀 …

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Season 7 Episode 7 - The Kenders 49:40

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PlastChicks Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Landazuri host the Kenders, siblings with careers in plastics: Laura Kender, Polymer Process Engineer at Corning Life Sciences; Elizabeth Kender, Senior Product Developer at New Balance; and Stephen Kender, Senior Design Engineer at UPPAbaby. They discuss how their interest in plastics developed, their teamwork…

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Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs 25:58

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Today, we dive into the science around man’s best friend to celebrate the Puppy Bowl airing on Animal Planet, February 9th. Sam explores what’s really going on with the recent phenomenon of people teaching their dogs to communicate through word buttons. Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach joins the show to discuss her research into the mental health benefits of …

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Episode 2: Compression activates optical tuning in smart window 4:47

3M ago4:47

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Sophia Chen interviews Gwangmin Bae of Korea University about his work with colleagues on the design of a new smart window system that utilizes compression. Like other smart windows, this window makes use of pores within the material to adjust its transparency. However, instead of using a stretchy material th…

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Bonsai Robotics, AISPRID, Avisomo, Voltiris, Acadian Plant Health, Koppert, Innovafeed, Agryco, Axitan Limited, QualiTech, CH4 Global, Forever Feed Technologies, Agrology, Heritable Agriculture, ArborGen ... 12:18

3M ago12:18

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’re exploring the latest in AgTech, with exciting funding rounds boosting autonomous farming and sustainable solutions. We’ll also highlight key partnerships advancing crop protection and innovative farming technologies. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: 🚀 AgTech Fundin…

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Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation 26:38

3M ago26:38

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On today’s episode, we dive into the tech helping us respond to the growing risk of wildfires, including the use of AI systems and smoke detectors. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Linda Charmaraman from the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab about a recent study that looks into misinformation on TikTok when it comes to diagnosing ADHD. Finally, we talk …

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The51 Food, Agroz, Pluri, TTA-ISO, John Deere, LDC, Priva, Blue Radix, Bayer, Ecospray, MyEasyFarm, ReGeneration, CH4 Global, Mitsubishi Corporation, Pantaleon, Bright Yeti. - This Week in AgTech 11:33

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Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’ll cover the latest in AgTech, including key funding rounds, impactful partnerships in automation and sustainability, and innovations in crop protection. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Funding & Innovations in AgTech: Key Investments Driving AI, CEA, and Sustainable Food FTC Sue…

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Electro-Agriculture, Space Exploration, Vision Repair 31:02

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Electro-Agriculture “Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique.” by Adam Kovac. 2024 “Electro-agriculture: Revolutionizing farming for a sustainable future.” by Bradie S. Crandall, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Robert E. Jinkerson, et al. 2024 Space Exploration with Dr. Robert Lillis “An ESCAPADE to Mars, …

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genXtraits, Solis Agrosciences, Hazera, BeeHero, Source.ag, Bayer, Classiq, Florence Quantum Labs, Silal, John Deere, Sentera, Hiphen, Bunge, On-Farm, Chipotle - This Week in AgTech 14:01

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Welcome back, listeners! Today, we’re exploring game-changing AgTech partnerships, from gene editing to AI-driven farming innovations, all pushing the boundaries of sustainability and efficiency in agriculture. Let’s dive in! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making Headlines: Innovative AgTech Partnerships: Gene Editing, AI-Driven Pollination, Gre…

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Episode 1: Carbon fiber-based structural battery serves multiple functions 4:33

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In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin’s Laura Leay interviews Leif Asp of Chalmers University of Technology about his group’s development of an all-carbon fiber-based structural battery. The negative electrode uses carbon fiber and, for the positive electrode, the carbon fiber is coated with lithium iron phosphate. In both cases the carbon fiber ta…

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Habit Formation, Space Bacteria, Leftie Musicians 22:53

3M ago22:53

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery! This week, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral scientist, to unravel habit formation and debunk the 21-day myth. We also learn about a newly discovered link between musical training and left-handedness. Plus, hear about some space station bacteria that are flexing thei…

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Inari, Fermata, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Hanwha Impact, Flagship Pioneering, Fermata, Raw Ventures, Syngenta, TraitSeq, Ecoation, Mucci Farms, Groundwork BioAg, ADAMA Ltd., Lindsay Corporation ... 8:09

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Welcome back, listeners! In today’s episode, we’ll explore the latest in AgTech, including significant funding rounds driving advancements in seed technologies and autonomous crop management, along with key partnerships enhancing biostimulant development, crop health, and sustainability. Let’s get started! Here’s a Quick Snapshot of What’s Making H…

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Introducing: Curiosity Weekly 1:57

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests …

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