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In this enlightening episode, we navigate the intricate world of risk and resilience of urban systems with Dr. Logan. Holding a Doctorate from the University of Michigan and an active member in numerous professional organizations like the Society for Risk Analysis and the Association of American Geographers, Dr. Logan's contributions to the field are formidable. His research paves new ways in designing cities resilient to climate change through the lens of risk science, systems engineering, modeling, and statistics.The episode centers around Dr. Logan's recent groundbreaking paper on sea-level rise (SLR). While traditionally, the focus has been on properties at risk of inundation due to rising sea levels, Dr. Logan proposes an often overlooked but critical metric: the risk of population isolation. His team’s findings suggest that a significant number of people might face isolation, cut off from essential services, much before their properties are inundated. These revelations have substantial implications for how we approach SLR in terms of policy, planning, and even human rights.Through the paper’s insights, Dr. Logan emphasizes the importance of considering not just the physical flooding but the broader, cascading consequences that SLR can introduce. This holistic understanding can dramatically reshape how cities and countries approach SLR, ensuring that adaptation strategies are comprehensive, efficient, and prioritize the well-being of at-risk communities.Journey with us into a world where the rising tides pose risks that stretch beyond mere property damage. Learn about the complexities of planning for a future where inundation and isolation go hand in hand and discover the strategic interventions that can help us build a resilient and inclusive future.Urban Systems, Resilience, Climate Change, Risk Science, Sea-Level Rise, Population Isolation, Inundation, Adaptation Policy, Infrastructure, Displacement, Relocation, Global Climate Adaptation.Logan, T.M., Anderson, M.J. & Reilly, A.C. Risk of isolation increases the expected burden from sea-level rise. Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 397–402 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01642-3
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In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the intersection of mathematics and neuroscience with Dr. Dimitris Pinotsis. Boasting a PhD in Mathematics and an MSc in Theoretical Physics from the renowned University of Cambridge, Dimitris' academic journey is truly impressive. After publishing numerous papers in mathematics and physics, he shifted his focus to his true passion: neuroscience. His collaborations with leading minds in the field, such as Peter Grindrod, Karl Friston, and Earl Miller, have fortified his expertise in machine learning and developing mathematical methods to analyze brain data.Currently positioned as an Associate Professor at City—University of London and maintaining a Research Affiliate status at MIT's Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department, Dimitris has earned numerous accolades in his career. His commitment to the field is evident from receiving multiple fellowships from prestigious institutions to being honored with several awards, including the Poincare Institute Award.In this episode, we'll also unpack his latest paper which explores a groundbreaking concept: how does the brain's anatomy influence its function? Contrary to the prevailing view, Dimitris and his team propose that the geometry of the brain plays a more pivotal role in its dynamics than previously believed. Through analysis of human MRI data, the team presents evidence that brain activity can be better understood by examining the resonant modes of the brain's geometry instead of just its complex interregional connectivity. This finding has far-reaching implications, reshaping our understanding of how task-evoked activations span across the brain and the role of wave-like activity.Join us as we traverse the intersections of math, brain anatomy, and function, unveiling the mysteries of the human mind with Dr. Dimitris Pinotsis.Pang, J.C., Aquino, K.M., Oldehinkel, M. et al. Geometric constraints on human brain function. Nature 618, 566–574 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06098-1Keywords: Theoretical Neuroscience, Cambridge, Machine Learning, Predictive Coding, Deep Neural Networks, Cognitive Neuroscience, Fellowships, Neural Field Theory, Brain Geometry, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Wave Dynamics, Brain-wide Modes, Spatiotemporal Properties.
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The world is experiencing an unprecedented shift towards renewable energy sources, bringing about new challenges related to energy storage. In this exciting episode, Dr. Hunt joins us to discuss his innovative solution: Lift Energy Storage Technology (LEST).LEST is a novel concept of energy storage, leveraging the potential of high-rise buildings. The principle is simple yet innovative: using lifts and vacant apartments in tall buildings to store energy. Dr. Hunt describes how energy is stored by elevating containers filled with wet sand or other high-density materials, effectively using gravity as a storage medium. Interestingly, this system can be incorporated into existing buildings with minimal modifications, using pre-existing lift systems to transport these containers.The cost and potential of LEST are also explored. With an estimated installed storage capacity cost ranging from 21 to 128 USD/kWh, dependent on building height, LEST presents a competitive and decentralized solution for energy storage, with a global potential estimated to be around 30 to 300 GWh.Tune in as we delve into this revolutionary concept that may well shape the future of urban energy storage, providing a solution to the challenges posed by the increasingly variable nature of renewable energy sources.Keywords: Dr. Hunt, Lift Energy Storage Technology, LEST, Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Gravitational Energy Storage, High-rise Buildings, Decentralized Energy Storage, Renewable Energy Challenges.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.124102 Lift Energy Storage Technology: A solution for decentralized urban energy storage
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In this groundbreaking episode, we are joined by the acclaimed scientist Dr. Michael Levin, who introduces us to the Technological Approach to Mind Everywhere (TAME). This innovative framework seeks to understand and manipulate cognition in unconventional substrates. By harnessing the power of synthetic biology and bioengineering, we are provided with opportunities to create novel embodied cognitive systems, disrupting conventional philosophies of the mind.Dr. Levin presents a novel perspective on morphogenesis, viewing it as an example of basal cognition. He suggests that problem-solving in various domains, such as anatomical, physiological, transcriptional, and traditional behavioral spaces, can potentially drive cognitive capacities during evolution.One of the most striking discussions is about the importance of developmental bioelectricity in evolution. Implemented by the pre-neural use of ion channels and gap junctions, it scales cell-level feedback loops into anatomical homeostasis, contributing to the plasticity of bodies and minds and enhancing evolvability.Tune in as we delve into this thought-provoking discussion, where we explore the intersections of computational science, evolutionary biology, basal cognition, and more. This conversation carries significant implications for cognitive science, evolutionary biology, regenerative medicine, and artificial intelligence.Keywords: Dr. Michael Levin, Technological Approach to Mind Everywhere, TAME, Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, Cognition, Morphogenesis, Basal Cognition, Developmental Bioelectricity, Evolution, Cognitive Science, Regenerative Medicine, Artificial Intelligence. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/t6e8p
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. De Pascali presents his revolutionary work on GeometRy-based Actuators that Contract and Elongate (GRACE), a class of pneumatic artificial muscles poised to have significant applications in fields ranging from biodiversity conservation to elder care.While artificial actuators have been successful in mimicking the contraction performance of muscles, the complexity, versatility, and grace of movements realized by muscle arrangements have remained largely unrivaled. Dr. De Pascali's GRACE, however, are designed to contract and extend, capturing the versatility of biological muscles.Comprising a single-material pleated membrane, GRACE can be fabricated at different scales and with varying materials, allowing a broad spectrum of lifelike movements. Intriguingly, GRACE can be produced through low-cost additive manufacturing and even directly integrated into functional devices, such as a fully 3D-printed pneumatic artificial hand. This allows for faster, more straightforward prototyping and fabrication of devices based on pneumatic artificial muscles.Join us as we delve into this innovative realm of biomimetic machines with Dr. De Pascali and explore how this breakthrough can redefine the landscape of robotics and prosthetics.Keywords: Dr. De Pascali, Biomimetic Machines, Pneumatic Artificial Muscles, GRACE, Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Prosthetics, Artificial Actuators.3D-printed biomimetic artificial muscles using soft actuators that contract and elongate https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abn4155
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In this episode, we're privileged to have an in-depth conversation with renowned researchers Dr. Pedro Jacob and Dr. Okray about their groundbreaking research on the fascinating world of multisensory integration and memory enhancement. This duo's cutting-edge study, conducted on the humble fruit fly, Drosophila, explores how associating multiple sensory cues with objects and experiences can dramatically improve object recognition and memory performance.Dr. Jacob and Dr. Okray delve into the mysterious neural mechanisms that are involved in binding sensory features during learning and how these mechanisms amplify memory expression. Their research uncovers a remarkable memory phenomenon, where combining colors and odors can enhance memory performance, even when each sensory modality is evaluated individually.Our experts also shed light on the pivotal role of mushroom body Kenyon cells (KCs), revealing that they are crucial for the improvement of both visual and olfactory memory after multisensory training. They further share their findings about how multisensory learning binds activity between modality-specific KCs, generating a multimodal neuronal response from unimodal sensory input.This engaging conversation goes on to explore the process of cross-modal binding, its role in expanding memory engrams, and how this broadening effect can improve memory performance post-multisensory learning. The researchers discuss their insights about how this process allows a single sensory feature to bring up the memory of a multimodal experience.Tune into this episode for a deep dive into the complex world of multisensory integration and memory, with insights that promise to reshape our understanding of learning and cognition. Don't miss this exciting journey into the fly's mind!
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In this enlightening episode, we welcome the renowned scientist Dr. Hoelz, who has dedicated his life to studying the architecture and function of the Nuclear Pore Complex (NPC). We delve into his groundbreaking research on the cytoplasmic face of the NPC, which plays a pivotal role in the transport of proteins and nucleic acid complexes. Using advanced techniques such as biochemical reconstitution and cryo-electron tomography, Dr. Hoelz and his team have elucidated the near-atomic structure of this critical component of the cell. He talks about his surprising findings, including the heterohexameric cytoplasmic filament nucleoporin complex and the role of NUP358 in efficient translation. Dr. Hoelz further discusses the potential implications of these discoveries on understanding diseases related to nucleoporin mutations and viral virulence factor interference with NPC function. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for those interested in the intricate molecular dynamics within our cells. DOI: 10.1126/science.abm9129
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In "Science News," we plunge headfirst into the exciting world of cutting-edge scientific research. Each week, we unravel the latest breakthroughs and understand what they mean for our world.In each episode, we cover a diverse range of topics, from ground-breaking medical advances, intriguing astronomical discoveries, fresh insights into climate change, and the latest leaps in artificial intelligence. Our conversations explore not just the "what" but also the "how" and "why" of these discoveries, giving listeners an inside look at the scientific process itself.Whether you're a science enthusiast, a budding researcher, or someone who's simply curious about the world, "Science News" offers an accessible and engaging way to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of science. Prepare to have your curiosity piqued and your knowledge expanded.
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This episode offers a deep-dive into the intricate dynamics of Arctic warming with Dr. Ielpi, an expert whose extensive research has shed light on the unique transformations occurring within Arctic rivers. Driven by atmospheric warming, permafrost is being destabilized, leading one to assume an increase in the lateral mobility of river channels. Contrary to this expectation, Dr. Ielpi's groundbreaking research has unveiled a surprising decrease in the lateral migration of large Arctic rivers by about 20% over the past half-century.Join us as we delve into this paradox, exploring the indirect effects of atmospheric warming such as bank shrubification and the decline in overland flow. We'll examine how these factors are impacting sediment and organic matter residence times in floodplains, and what this means for watershed-scale carbon budgets and climate feedbacks. Be prepared for a riveting discussion that challenges assumptions and provokes a rethink on the implications of Arctic warming. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-023-01620-9
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In "Science News," we plunge headfirst into the exciting world of cutting-edge scientific research. Each week, we unravel the latest breakthroughs and understand what they mean for our world. In each episode, we cover a diverse range of topics, from ground-breaking medical advances, intriguing astronomical discoveries, fresh insights into climate change, and the latest leaps in artificial intelligence. Our conversations explore not just the "what" but also the "how" and "why" of these discoveries, giving listeners an inside look at the scientific process itself. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a budding researcher, or someone who's simply curious about the world, "Science News" offers an accessible and engaging way to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving landscape of science. Prepare to have your curiosity piqued and your knowledge expanded.
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Our speaker, Dr. Mertens, discusses in-depth ground-state thermalization due to instantaneous horizon creation in a gravitational setting and its condensed matter analog. Dr. Mertens sheds light on the implications of a sudden change in position-dependent hopping amplitudes in a one-dimensional lattice model, leading to the emergence of a thermal state that accompanies the formation of a synthetic horizon. Throughout the discussion, we unravel the striking parallelism between the resulting temperature for long chains and the Unruh temperature, given that the post-quench Hamiltonian matches the entanglement Hamiltonian of the pre-quench system. We analyze the outgoing radiation from these synthetic horizons and formulate the conditions required for these horizons to behave as a purely thermal source. This podcast episode offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the interplay between quantum-mechanical and gravitational aspects and to understand how these complex ideas might be tested in a laboratory setting. An absolute must-listen for anyone intrigued by the junction of quantum mechanics and gravity and eager to keep up with the latest theoretical developments in the field. DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevResearch.4.043084
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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of cosmic metallicity and its role as a unique record of the Universe's total star formation history. Our focus is a groundbreaking paper analyzing oxygen abundance in the nearby system, Markarian 71. This study presents compelling evidence that challenges long-held beliefs in the astrophysics community, particularly in relation to the 'abundance discrepancy factor'.Through a meticulous combination of optical and far-infrared emission line measurements, the study aims to correct for temperature fluctuation effects. The results present an intriguing twist – a stark inconsistency with the metallicity derived from recombination lines. This finding effectively rules out the longstanding hypothesis that the abundance discrepancy factor is primarily due to temperature fluctuations, at least for Markarian 71.As we explore these findings, we'll be discussing the wider implications for our understanding of metallicity across cosmic history. Additionally, we'll look ahead to the potential of recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, promising to shed further light on this cosmic mystery within the first billion years of the universe.Join us as we journey through the cosmic mists and bring the heavy elements of the Universe into sharper focus. Whether you're a seasoned astrophysicist or simply a stargazer, this episode promises an illuminating exploration of the secrets held in the metals of the cosmos. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-01953-7
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Welcome back to your weekly science news podcast, where we bring you the cutting-edge of scientific discovery! Tune in for an enlightening discussion!
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In this intriguing episode, we are joined by Dr. Alfred, who takes us on a cosmic journey through the mysteries of gravitational lensing and the elusive nature of dark matter. Discussing his latest research, Dr. Alfred illuminates how the unique interplay between gravitational lensing and wavelike dark matter reveals hidden aspects of our universe. Together, we traverse the cosmos, understanding how these phenomena allow us to 'see' the unseen and open new paths for understanding the the true nature of dark matter. Join us for a deep dive into these cosmic phenomena, and which important role ultralight bosons (axions) play. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-023-01943-9
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In this enlightening episode, we welcome Dr. Fukasawa to shed light on an extraordinary phenomenon - the electrical conversations that mushrooms have. With his expert guidance, we venture into the enigmatic world of fungi, deciphering the electrical signals they use to communicate. We explore how these mycelial networks mirror complex systems, fostering a new perspective on nature's intelligence. Dive into the unexpected intersections of biology, information theory, and discover how understanding these natural networks can yield profound insights for the development of bio-inspired systems and sustainable solutions. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1754504823000065
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In this riveting episode, we delve into the perplexing world of quantum physics with esteemed guest, Tirole, the remarkable team. We navigate the legendary Double-Slit experiment, but with a mind-bending twist - its application to the dimension of time. From its groundbreaking implications to the vast unknowns it unravels, we explore how this theoretical development is shaking the very foundations of our understanding of reality. Journey with us as we bridge the realms of the micro and the macro, and tease apart the enigmatic relationship between quantum phenomena and time. This episode promises to tantalize your intellect and leave you pondering the true nature of the universe.
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Welcome back to your weekly science news podcast, where we bring you the cutting-edge of scientific discovery! Tune in for an enlightening discussion!
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In this episode, we dive into the riveting realm of neuromorphic learning with special guest, Dr. Loeffler and the team. Together, they unpack the intricate concept of metaplasticity and its revolutionary implications in the field of neuromorphic learning. This episode offers listeners an intriguing look into the future of artificial learning systems, paving the way for intelligent machines that can learn and adapt in ways akin to the human brain. Discover how the boundary between artificial and biological intelligence is being blurred, and what this could mean for the future of AI. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-51330-6
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Welcome back to your weekly science news podcast, where we bring you the cutting-edge of scientific discovery! Tune in for an enlightening discussion!
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Navigate the global climate conversation with 'Climate Change News.' Every week, we bring you the most important and up-to-date news on climate change from around the globe. By weaving together global events, scientific discoveries, and policy initiatives, 'Climate Change News' aims to provide a comprehensive overview of our planet's changing climate and the innovative solutions being developed to mitigate its effects. Whether you're a climate scientist, an environmental activist, or a concerned citizen, 'Climate Change News' is your reliable source for understanding the climate crisis and our journey towards a sustainable future.
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