Best Sabine Hossenfelder Podcasts (2024)

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Why Is “Naturalness” A Problem In Physics? (Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder) - Clip From S1E16 19:03

25d ago19:03

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Is beauty a reliable guide to truth in science? No, says physicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder. In this clip, she discusses how the concept of “naturalness” is related to beauty and why it’s misleading For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12833522 For the broader project, visit: https://www.be…

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How Beauty Works: Neuroscience, Design, and Justice (Part 2 of 2) 36:23

6h ago36:23

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This is part 2 of a 2-part episode examining how beauty works to shape our brains, the spaces we inhabit, and the communities we build. Please check out part 1 if you haven't already: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/15078668 These questions were the focus of the second plenary session of our International Symposium on Beauty at Work that we held…

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Time to Get Real About Climate Change -- and other science news of the week 24:53

1h ago24:53

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This is our weekly compilation of science news.00:00 - Geothermal Power Everywhere: Tech Advances Rapidly5:33 - Time to Get Real About Climate Change11:24 - A New Test for Quantum Gravity18:00 - Universe Was Once Divided into Cells, New Study Says

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Einstein's Other Theory of Everything 12:05

1h ago12:05

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Einstein completed his theory of general relativity in 1915 when he was 37 years old. What did he do for the remaining 40 years of his life? He continued developing his masterwork of course! Feeling that his theory was incomplete, Einstein pursued a unified field theory. Though he ultimately failed, the ideas he came up with were quite interesting.…

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Scientific Progress Has Slowed Down -- and other science news of the week 28:17

1h ago28:17

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This is our weekly compilation of science news.00:00 - They Named an Asteroid After Me5:46 - The Era of Nuclear Precision has Begun10:30 - Scientific Progress Has Slowed Down16:43 - CERN Looks for Origins of Quantum Randomness22:35 - Brain Really Uses Quantum Effects

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Fusion in Space: New Plasma Thruster Tested Successfully -- and other science news of the week 24:31

1h ago24:31

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This is our weekly compilation of science news.00:00 - New Experiment Could Settle 100 Years-Old Debate about Quantum Tunneling5:08 - Fusion in Space: New Plasma Thruster Tested Successfully12:47 - The Multiverse just Got Bigger: An Upgrade for the Many Worlds Interpretation18:34 - Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cattle, Farm Worker Infected, Virus Fragm…

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Scandal over Nuclear Phase-out in Germany -- and other science news of the week 27:26

1h ago27:26

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This is our weekly compilation of science news: 00:00 - Institute for Extinction Risk Shuts Down: What We Know5:47 - Are we surrounded by dark energy? A spacecraft tetrad will look for it10:48 - Energy from Air While Removing CO2: How does it work?16:03 - I thought Electric Cars Were the Future. I Changed My Mind21:59 - Scandal over Nuclear Phase-O…

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How Beauty Works: Neuroscience, Design, and Justice (Part 1 of 2) 35:40

1d ago35:40

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How does beauty shape our brains, the spaces we inhabit, and the communities we build? These questions were the focus of the second plenary session of our International Symposium on Beauty at Work that we held in Washington DC in May 2023. The panelists in this second session of our Symposium tackle these questions Anjan Chatterjee, University of P…

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The Meaning And Value Of Beauty In Science (Opening plenary, International Symposium on Beauty at Work), Part 2 of 2 45:31

5d ago45:31

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This episode is the second part of our plenary session on the meaning and value of beauty in science which opened the International Symposium on Beauty at Work that we held in Washington DC in May 2023. Please check out part 1 of the discussion here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/15037678 The session was a discussion between four scientists: D…

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The Meaning and Value of Beauty in Science (Opening plenary, International Symposium on Beauty at Work) Part 1 of 2 36:12

11d ago36:12

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What does Beauty mean to scientists? Why does it matter for the practice of science? These questions drive the opening plenary session of the Beauty at Work international symposium held at The Catholic University of America, May 26, 2023. We’re going to share this session with you over the next couple of episodes. The session opened with remarks fr…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 3 of 3) 43:36

5d ago43:36

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. This is the third episode in the se…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 2 of 3) 35:01

3d ago35:01

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at Magdalen College the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. You can see the sl…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 1 of 3) 24:41

21d ago24:41

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at Magdalen College at the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. We’re going to …

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Modified Gravity Strikes Back -- and other science news of the week 23:45

20d ago23:45

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 - This Fusion Startup Is a Strong Newcomer5:30 - Modified Gravity Strikes Back12:24 - AI More Energy Efficient than Humans, New Study Finds17:42 - I thought Electric Cars Were the Future. I Changed My Mind

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Can Beauty Bridge Art And Science? (David Clayton) - Clip From S1E15 21:12

13d ago21:12

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Iconographer David Clayton, who was trained in materials science at Oxford, discusses why it seems that there is a gulf between art and science, and shares ideas for how to bring the two closer together. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12739891 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on…

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Is Mathematics A Spiritual Quest? (Dr. Carlo Lancellotti) - Clip From S1E14 23:09

17d ago23:09

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What does math teach us about beauty? In this clip, mathematician Dr. Carlo Lancellotti discusses how the search for an elegant, simple equation is similar to the quest to build a beautiful cathedral. He also discusses the link between math and spirituality. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12648186 For the broader pro…

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New Superconductor Scandal -- and other Science News of the week 43:58

21d ago43:58

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 - New Superconductor Scandal7:17 - Climate Change Makes Days Longer11:49 - Musk: Are Quantum Computers even good for Something?17:19 - Charging While Driving: Does it Work?22:44 - How Noise Improves Computing32:45 - Warp Drives: New Simulations38:10 - Gravitational Waves Necessary for Human Existe…

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Search for Quantum Gravity Begins at South Pole -- and other science news of the week 39:55

23d ago39:55

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This is our weekly compilation of science news.00:00 - Quantum Internet -- No One Needs This5:55 - New Experiment at CERN to look for "hidden particles"10:48 - Search for Quantum Gravity Begins at South Pole16:42 - How AI could go wrong -- and how it could save us all22:18 - Self-heating Concrete Melts Snow -- No Power Required27:56 - My First Sola…

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New Theory says Irrationality comes from Quantum Physics -- and other science news of the week 28:35

19d ago28:35

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 - Should I be terrified of climate change?5:43 - First Simulation Of Quantum Physics Near Rotating Black Hole11:58 - Particle Physics' Most Famous Anomaly (almost) Solved16:40 - New Theory says Irrationality comes from Quantum Physics23:11 - Sulphur as Energy Storage…

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The Butterfly Effect is much Worse than We Thought -- And Other Science News 42:18

23d ago42:18

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This is our weekly compilation of science news.00:00 - The Butterfly Effect is Much Worse Than We Thought5:54 - We Need to Stop Lying About Plastic... To Ourselves12:19 - The Black Hole in our Galaxy is Weird17:30 - Why is Life Left-Handed?24:27 - Nuclear Fusion: Rapid Progress for Inertial Confinement29:57 - Cloud Seeding May Cause Global Water Wa…

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What beauty has to do with scientific understanding (Dr. Mark Painter) - Clip From S1E13 17:00

20d ago17:00

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Where do scientists find beauty in their work and why does it matter to them? Immunologist Dr. Mark Painter argues that what’s central here is not simply the visual or sensory beauty he encounters in the phenomena he studies, but the beauty of understanding that science affords. For the full interview see: ttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12547248…

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Why Wonder Matters (Dr. Frank Keil) - Clip From S1E12 20:12

27d ago20:12

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Why does wonder matter? In this clip, Yale psychologist Dr. Frank Keil discusses the importance of facilitating wonder in education, why we shouldn’t underestimate kids, and why cultivating wonder matters especially for science. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12434669 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beaut…

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How I fell out of love with academia 13:41

2M ago13:41

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From Theoretical To Applied Sciences (Dr. Marcia Otto) - Clip From S1E11 23:23

1M ago23:23

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When we think of the applied sciences, we usually think they’re important because they are useful. But can they also be beautiful? In this clip, public health expert Dr. Marcia Otto shares what inspired her career path from theoretical physics to epidemiology, and discusses where she finds beauty in her work. For the full interview see: https://www…

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Why A Theory of Everything is a Bad Idea (Dr. Marcelo Gleiser) - Clip From S1E10 24:22

1M ago24:22

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Is a “theory of everything” worth pursuing? According to award-winning physicist and author Dr. Marcelo Gleiser the answer is no. In this clip, he explains why the pursuit of unity in science can be misleading. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12246525 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Suppor…

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Why beauty matters for science education (Dr. Punya Mishra) - Clip From S1E9 20:39

1M ago20:39

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When it comes to science education, why should teachers care about beauty? Award-winning educator and public speaker Dr. Punya Mishra says its because it can help nurture the sense of wonder that’s vital for science. In this clip, he discusses ways to cultivate curiosity through a more aesthetic approach to science education. For the full interview…

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Can We Study Awe? (Dr. Dacher Keltner) - Clip From S1E8 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Awe is a universal human emotion. But we often think of it as ineffable. So can it be scientifically studied? Berkeley psychologist and author Dacher Keltner does just this. In this clip, he discusses his research on the nature of awe, how it varies (or doesn’t) between cultures, and how it’s related to both beauty and science. For the full intervi…

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New Theory of Gravity Needs No Dark Matter -- And other Science News of the Week 36:53

2M ago36:53

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 - New Idea Solves Three Physics Mysteries at Once6:00 - Record Quantum Computation at D-Wave: Millions of Years Down To Seconds11:54 - We Need to Start Climate Engineering Soon, New Study Says18:33 - Credentials against Deepfakes: How will it work?24:20 - This Obscure Maths Will Revolutionize Data…

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Desire and Beauty (Luke Burgis) - Clip from S1E7 21:27

2M ago21:27

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What is mimetic desire, and what does it have to do with status and success? Entrepreneur and author Luke Burgis talks about René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire and how it illuminates our actions across various contexts, from Silicon Valley to academia, what mimetic desire has to do with beauty. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout…

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Symmetry In Nature (Dr. Ard Louis) - Clip from S1E6 19:56

2M ago19:56

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Does nature have a preference for symmetrical shapes? And if so, does that mean beauty is a reliable guide to scientific truth? Here’s what Oxford physicist Ard Louis has to say about these questions. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11860976 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on Pa…

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Is beauty about nature or nurture? Wrong question! (Dr. Anjan Chatterjee) - Clip from S1E5 21:32

2M ago21:32

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Is beauty a matter of nature or nurture? Is it hardwired in the brain or conditioned by culture? Neuroscientist Dr. Anjan Chatterjee challenges this dichotomy. In this clip, he points out that although “beauty is in the brain of the beholder,” our brains are more similar than they are different. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.co…

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Why beauty matters for innovation (Dr. Luca Cottini) - Clip from S1E4 24:01

2M ago24:01

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How is beauty relevant when it comes to innovation? Cultural historian Dr. Luca Cottini uses examples from Italian culture’s focus on creativity and relationality to explain how beauty promotes innovation and industry. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11687933 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.ne…

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Scientists warn of AI collapse -- And other Science News of the Week 33:32

2M ago33:32

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This is our weekly compilation of science news: 0:00 - Scientists warn of AI collapse4:35 - New Compact Disks could exceed petabytes of memory storage9:50 - New rumors of sentient AI13:57 - New heat pumps could actually make a difference22:20 - Exploding stars made of dark matter could heat up universe28:27 - What do two-letter domain endings mean?…

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Is there beauty in psychiatry (Dr. Eloise Ballou) Clip from S1E3 17:02

2M ago17:02

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Is there beauty in psychiatry? In this clip, Dr. Eloise Ballou, a Canadian psychiatrist with a special interest in integrating humanities into her work, shares how a key aesthetic principle of claritas—in this case, applied to the clarity of seeing a person as they are—drives her work. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/…

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Why is beauty relevant in science? (Dr. Milena Ivanova) Clip from S1E2 12:47

3M ago12:47

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What makes beauty relevant to science? In this clip, Cambridge Philosopher Dr. Milena Ivanova shares the story of how she came to study the intersection of aesthetics and science, and what she's learned in the process. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11497942 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.ne…

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Black holes might have layers with dark energy inside -- and other science news of the week 44:59

3M ago44:59

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This is our weekly compilation of science news: 00:00 Quantum Inertia Drive Test Fails 07:28 A quantum measurement of gravity -- what does it mean? 15:26 More on climate sensitivity 23:07 Black holes might have layers with dark energy inside 29:53 Why do astrophysicists keep finding things that shouldn't exist? 37:02 Atoms in tweezers make huge pro…

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A new type of magnetism -- and other science news of the week 36:06

3M ago36:06

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 Chinese maglev breaks its own speed record04:31 The hydrogen revolution might come after all11:09 Bad news for quantum computing17:34 Radical new theory proposes to throw out energy conservation24:00 New type of magnetism confirmed30:00 Small nuclear thorium reactors coming to Europe…

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What does beauty mean in physics? (Dr. Mario Livio) Clip from S1E1 18:12

3M ago18:12

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Philosophers throughout the centuries have been trying to define beauty. And I’m not sure anyone has succeeded. But we can identify a few essential aspects of it in particular domains. In this clip, astrophysicist and author Dr. Mario Livio explains how these aspects of beauty are especially important in physics. For the full interview see: https:/…

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Most robust time crystal ever -- And other Science News of the Week 37:04

3M ago37:04

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 Aging is reversible -- in glass06:16 AI survey among 3000 experts11:53 Americans surprisingly rational about Climate Change, Germany Study finds17:38 Emission lies everywhere24:37 Most robust time crystal ever30:33 Scientific Fraud is getting more common…

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What's Beautiful About AI? with Brian Mullins 47:44

3M ago47:44

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Brian Mullins is the CEO of Mind Foundry, an Oxford University company operating at the intersection of innovation, research, and usability. Brian has been at the forefront of how technology can positively change people’s lives throughout his career. He has over a decade of experience in high-growth technology companies across industries such as Ar…

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String theory nonsense makes comeback -- And other news of the week 43:58

3M ago43:58

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This is our weekly compilation of science news 00:00 Zuckerberg is right about the mental health risks of social media06:17 String theory nonsense makes comeback12:46 New battery charges in 5 minutes17:36 First Nuclear Plasma control with Digital Twin24:30 Details about big new collider at CERN emerge30:04 IPCC Climate Change Mitigation Plans Unrea…

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I wasn't worried about climate change. Now I am. 19:33

3M ago19:33

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In this episode I explain what climate sensitivity is and why it is important. Climate sensitivity is a number that roughly speaking tells us how fast climate change will get worse. A few years ago, after various software improvements, a bunch of climate models began having a much higher climate sensitivity than previously. Climate scientists have …

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AI Experts predict Megadeaths -- And other Science News of the Week 29:22

4M ago29:22

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This is our weekly compilation of science news00:00 Does handwriting make us dumb?05:54 A tsunami devastated stone-age Britain. Can it happen again?12:00 First experiment to test process that could have started universe17:44 Google unveils new AI that can reason logically23:21 AI Experts predict Megadeaths…

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Icelanders plan to drill into Magma Chamber -- And Other Science News of the Week 25:06

4M ago25:06

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This is our weekly summary of science news.In this episode:00:00 Quantum Cheshire Cat Debunked07:00 Icelanders plan to drill into Magma Chamber (this time on purpose)14:03 Experiment to look for quantum jumps of massive objects19:20 Non-profit wants YouTube to crack down on "new" climate denial

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Orchestrating Beauty with Timothy Myers 55:06

4M ago55:06

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Timothy Myers is one of America’s most versatile and innovative conductors. He is a frequent collaborator with leading opera companies and orchestras, and serves as the Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director at Austin Opera where, in addition to leading performances, he participates in the artistic strategy and development of the Company. He is als…

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Big Rip seems unlikely in light of new data -- And other science news of the week 22:48

4M ago22:48

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In this episode:- Big Rip seems unlikely in light of new data- New Nuclear Battery might soon go onto the market- Extreme Weather Events Underestimated - Flash Proton Therapy going into first trials

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The Power Of Art with Wayne Brezinka 1:02:27

4M ago1:02:27

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Wayne Brezinka is an award-winning artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne’s signature style of art incorporates detailed mixed media and assemblage techniques applied to discarded and repurposed materials. He has been a contributing artist to numerous publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, POLITICO Europe, and others.…

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AI could kill quantum computing -- And other science news of the week 29:22

4M ago29:22

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In this week's episode: A new semiconductor, space-debris that could, AI could kill quantum computing, whether we could we get a runaway greenhouse effect on earth, and a new supercomputer will match human brain

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What Is Beauty? with Dr. Michael R. Spicher 1:24:03

5M ago1:24:03

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Michael R. Spicher, PhD is a public philosopher and creator of Aesthetics Research Lab. He writes and speaks about aesthetics in professional and academic contexts. He is a regular contributor to BeautyMatter, a resource for the beauty industry. Michael lectures at both Boston Architectural College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He co…

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Why is nuclear power so expensive? 26:14

5M ago26:14

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Out of the many bad arguments against nuclear power, there are two good arguments: It's too expensive and the power plants take too long to build. But are they true? And if so, why is it that nuclear power is so slow and so costly?This episode comes with a quiz which you can take here.

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