Best Wireless Communications Podcasts (2025)

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DARPA's Wireless Energy Project and Parker Space Probe's Final Flyby of the Sun 19:28

1d ago19:28

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DARPA breaks the record for sending energy wireless...and makes popcorn doing it and the Parker Space Probe made its third and final close approach to the Sun and what we learned from this mission. DARPA program sets distance record for power beaming | DARPADARPA Just Beamed Power Over 5 Miles Using Lasers and Used It To Make Popcorn | ZME ScienceD…

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What enables smart charging communication? 3:37

1d ago3:37

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Reliable communication between electric vehicles, charging stations and the grid is essential for intelligent energy services. This episode dives into high- and low-level protocols, backend integration, and the key international standards – from ISO 15118 to OCPP – that make modern EV infrastructure work. For more on communication architecture and …

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Julie Bort, Editor, Startups & Venture Capital, TechCrunch 39:53

4d ago39:53

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Julie Bort has been in tech journalism long enough to have had not one, but two tenures of 13 plus years – first at Network World and then at Business Insider, now editor of VCs and startups at TechCrunch. You might be surprised to learn that one of the most prolific voices in B2B Tech reporting nearly became a teacher, and you'll definitely be sur…

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Why modern inverters are key to fast, flexible EV charging 3:23

4d ago3:23

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Inverters are the heart of every charging system – and key to faster, smarter, and more efficient electric vehicle charging. This episode explores how innovations like silicon carbide semiconductors, solid-state transformers, and combined solar/EV inverters are streamlining system design, increasing performance, and reducing costs. For more in-dept…

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Bronze Age Iron Work, Plastic That Dissolves in Water, Profound Brain Health Discovery 19:11

5d ago19:11

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A new discovery with Bronze Age treasure - Meteorite Iron used to create items before the iron age, Japanese scientists invent plastic that dissolves in water and a new discovery that could have a profound impact on brain health. Strange Metal From Beyond Our World Spotted in Ancient Treasure Stash : ScienceAlert Bronze Age 'treasure' was crafted w…

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How secure is EV infrastructure? 3:30

7d ago3:30

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The growing connectivity of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure opens new opportunities – and new vulnerabilities. This episode explores the rising threat of cyber-attacks on charging stations, the need for holistic system security, and why trust in digital infrastructure is essential for the success of e-mobility. For more expert a…

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Dehorning Rhinos To Save Them From Poachers, A Wild New Discovery in Egypt & A New Type of LED 19:08

9d ago19:08

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. Dehorning Rhinos Looks Brutal But It’s Slashing Poaching Rates by 78 Percent Why Perovskite LEDs Might Soon Replace Every Light in Your Home Luxor: Ancient tombs more than 3,000 years old unearthed in Egypt | CNN Egyptian archaeologists …

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Terraforming Mars; Is it Possible and Should We Try? & Thousands of Endangered Trees Discovered Preserved in China 19:01

10d ago19:01

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. Terraforming Mars Might Actually Work and Scientists Now Have a Plan to Try It Thousands of Centuries-Old Trees, Some Extinct in the Wild, Are Preserved by Ancient Temples in China Thousands of endangered trees preserved for centuries in…

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AI Proves Smarter Than Expected for Mathematicians & Frog Saunas May be Key To Preserving This Species Down Under 18:26

10d ago18:26

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. At Secret Math Meeting, Researchers Struggle to Outsmart AI Frog Saunas Offer a Steamy Lifeline Against a Deadly Amphibian Pandemic Connect with Cool Stuff: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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What’s needed for everyday EV adoption 5:27

10d ago5:27

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For electromobility to become a true mainstream solution, charging needs to be simple, accessible, and built around the user. In this episode, we explore how better apps, open roaming, Plug & Charge, and secure payment systems can remove friction – and turn EVs into the most convenient mobility option for everyone. For more insights and technologie…

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A Global Mystery Finally Solved, Death in Space & A Molecule to Supercharge Plant Growth 20:03

12d ago20:03

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world in 2023 Are We Ready for Death in Space? Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth Connect with the show: [email protected] Learn more about…

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Why parked EVs are key to future energy systems 5:41

16d ago5:41

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Electric vehicles can now feed power back into the grid – and that’s just the beginning. This episode looks at the rise of bidirectional charging, controllable infrastructure, and V2G systems that turn EVs into decentralised energy storage. It’s a look at how smart charging solutions are revolutionising the connection between mobility and energy. F…

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Presenting: It's All Fluff 4:26

16d ago4:26

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Join Reggie every Thursday for his new podcast, "It's All Fluff". It is a podcast that aims to have ZERO hard news, just fun, entertaining, and interesting stories to make your week a little better. "It's All Fluff" - Every Thursday Apple Podcasts Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Why 65 million chargers are needed by 2035 3:30

18d ago3:30

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Electric vehicles are going mainstream, with global consumer interest hitting a historic high. This episode examines the numbers behind the tipping point, the need for 65 million charging stations by 2035, and the technologies ensuring charging is as easy and reliable as fuelling. For more insights, projections, and infrastructure strategies, explo…

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How smart charging connects energy and mobility 3:41

22d ago3:41

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Charging stations are evolving into intelligent energy hubs. This episode explores how integrated energy management, home systems, and bidirectional charging are linking the mobility and energy revolutions – and what it means for infrastructure, renewables, and the electricity grid. For more expert insights, forecasts, and technologies shaping the …

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Can Europe meet its 2035 EV goals with current infrastructure? 3:19

29d ago3:19

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Electromobility is accelerating across Europe, creating urgent demand for scalable EV Charging infrastructure. This episode explores the rapid growth of the charging market, smart energy management, and the key technologies enabling it. For more data, insights, and innovations, explore the full EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Downloa…

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A New Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder, Infrared Contact Lenses Let You See with Your Eyes Closed, iPhones and Androids Communication Struggles Will Continue & New Details on How Lightning Forms ... 19:17

30d ago19:17

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. New ketamine study promises extended relief for depression The mystery of lightning may finally be solved Infrared contact lenses let people see in the dark – or with their eyes closed Apple’s iPhone Update—Why You Need To Change Your Me…

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Experimental Painkiller Could Be a Game-Changer, Playing "What If" with Solar Storms & Astronomers Discover Mystery Sphere in Milky Way 17:26

1M ago17:26

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids -- without the high The first US solar storm emergency drill did not go well | Popular Science Our Planet Is Woefully Unprepared For A Bad Solar Storm, Says Report By NASA And NOAA | IFLScie…

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A Plastic Eating Bacteria Threatens Hospitals, Why Are Some Cats Orange, an iPhone Features Update & What Happens In Our Brains When Reading 21:40

1M ago21:40

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. This Superbug Learned How to Feed on Plastic from Hospitals Ginger Cats are Genetic Freaks, Confirms Science Apple’s Surprise ‘Game-Changer’ Free Offer To All iPhone 13 Users Now Live iPhone 13 Finally Gets Satellite Support With iOS 18.…

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Jeremey Owens, Editor-in-Chief, San Francisco Business Times 45:24

1M ago45:24

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Jeremy Owens just landed a new gig as the latest editor in chief of the San Francisco Business Times. In this market, that's a minor miracle. Jeremy joined us to talk about that change, his early plans for the outlet's mission, and why he thinks San Francisco is the New Orleans of the West. That's a new one for this episode of Pressing Matters from…

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Gene Editing Therapy Seemingly Cures the Incurable, Mars' Missing Water is Located & Revisiting the Stanford Marshmallow Test 20:20

1M ago20:20

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Thanks to our sponsor, Venice.AI. Get 20% off a pro plan using our link: venice.ai/coolstuff and code coolstuff. Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment We may finally know what happened to the missing water on Mars Revisiting a famous marshmallow experiment: Children more likely to d…

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Nanoparticle Gel Could Help Save Coral Reefs, An Update on Kosmos 482's Crash-Landing & A New Satellite Providing An Unprecedented Look at the Planet's Forests 21:51

1M ago21:51

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Nanoparticle Gel Could Help Save Degraded Coral Reefs Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 likely crashed back to Earth Saturday morning Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 crashes back to Earth, disappearing into Indian Ocean after 53 years in orbit | Live Science NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Mars in Infrared - NASA Researchers unveil unprecedented satellite t…

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The Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 202 Times, Your Name Could Literally Shape Your Face & Chimps Doing Their Best Neil Peart 17:24

1M ago17:24

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Go to our sponsor venice.ai/coolstuff and use code coolstuff to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan. A man let snakes bite him 202 times. His blood helped create a new antivenom Here's how your name could shape your face over time Chimpanzees have been filmed drumming in the wild. And scientists are stunned …

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Turning Lead Into Gold, T-Rex Leather Handbags, Why Mammalian Lifespans Vary So Greatly & TDIH: The First Paper Currency in the US 22:31

1M ago22:31

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On today's episode, Scientists at CERN have successfully turned lead into gold -- a process that requires a shocking amount of speed! Another company touts its T-Rex leather handbags. How do scientists feel about said claim? Plus, researchers link the immune system to mammalian lifespan, and on This Day in History; the first paper currency in the U…

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The Origins of T-Rex, Rectal Embalming for Mummification, Russian Satellite Linked to Nuclear Program & TDIH: The 1902 Eruption of Mt. Pelee 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Go to our sponsor venice.ai/coolstuff and use code coolstuff to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using our code will get you 20% off a pro plan. T. rex's direct ancestor crossed from Asia to North America Mummy preserved with bizarre rectal embalming method discovered by archaeologists Capable of guiding nuclear weapons, the Russian satellite Cosmos 2…

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Weird Wednesday: Bizarre Evolutionary Discovery, World's Largest Dog Meets World's Smallest & Seagull Boy Returns + TDIH: The First Integrated Circuit 20:53

2M ago20:53

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Weird Wednesday brings us a strange evolutionary discovery, the world's largest dog meets the world's smallest (and it's hard not to smile), plus 'Seagull Boy' returns to defend his championship. On This Day in History, we look back at the world's first integrated circuit. Go to our sponsor venice.ai/coolstuff and use code coolstuff to enjoy privat…

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European Parliament's legislative initiative 4:08

2M ago4:08

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The Commission proposes, Parliament and Council decide … has been the traditional approach to law-making in the European Union, until now … But the increasing need to put the citizens' voice at the heart of EU law-making, giving the European Parliament greater power to propose laws, is challenging this assumption and could open the door to a more d…

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Is 5G wireless communication safe for human health? 5:54

2M ago5:54

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The fifth generation of communication technologies, known as 5G, is fundamental to achieving a European gigabit society by 2025. But how will this affect our health and that of our children? Is 5G really safe? https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2020)646172 Source: © European Union - EP…

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How State aid works in the EU 6:22

2M ago6:22

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Key to a fair single market, EU rules do not allow State aid, unless it is used to promote general economic development, for example, when tackling the challenges of global competition or the ongoing financial crisis … The European Parliament agrees with this general principle, but calls for less and better targeted state aid in the future. https:/…

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A Massive Star-Forming Gas Cloud Close to Earth, 3 Million Year Old Tools Unearthed & TDIH: The First Adhesive Postage Stamp 16:40

2M ago16:40

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A massive star-forming gas cloud has been discovered strangely close to Earth. Plus, ancient tools discovered in Kenya are more than 3 million years old. On This Day in History, we examine the Penny Black stamp, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, and its impact on communication. Go to our sponsor venice.ai/coolstuff and use code coolstuff to…

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A Sea Lion Beat-Keeper (Better Than Most Humans!), A Flying Squirrel Drone & TDIH: The First Female Patent-Holder in the US 16:46

2M ago16:46

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Ronan the Sea Lion – perhaps the best beat-keeper on the planet? We’ve got the fascinating details. A new drone mimics the flying squirrel, which could be a game-changer for robots ability to navigate highly congested spaces. And on This Day in History, the story of Mary Kies – the first woman to receive a patent in the US. Go to our sponsor venice…

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Phthalates Linked to Heart Disease Death, a Portion of an Old Soviet Spacecraft is Headed for Earth & TDIH: The First Commercial Jetliner Service 18:36

2M ago18:36

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On today's episode, a new study links phthalates to heart disease death, a portion of a long-forgotten soviet spacecraft originally designed to land on Venus is headed back towards Earth – in an uncontrolled manner. Plus, on This Day in History, the first commercial jetliner service carry's passengers from London to Johannesburg A Soviet Spacecraft…

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Shark Skin-Like Plastic Makes Planes More Aerodynamic, Benefits or Dangers of Fluoride in Water, and TDIH - Empire State Building Dedicated 23:34

2M ago23:34

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A plastic film that mimics shark skin may help airplanes fly a little greener and is there a benefit to fluoride in public water systems? On This Day in History, the Empire State Building is dedicated by President Herbert Hoover. This Film Shaped Like Shark Skin Makes Planes More Aerodynamic and Saves Billions in Fuel | ZME ScienceFlorida set to be…

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Weird Wednesday: A Man in Need of Rescue TWICE on Mt. Fuji, Dirty Rain in the US & a Lost Dachshund Returns Home after 529 Days Lost. TDIH: Mr. Potato Head 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Today's Weird Wednesday episode brings us the man who required rescue twice in four days on Mount Fuji, dirty rain hits part of the US, and a mini dachshund returns home after 529 days in the wild. Plus, on 'This Day in History,' Mr Potato Head becomes the first toy advertised on television … and specifically targeted to children. Man airlifted fro…

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Oldest Ant Fossil Discovered, Caterpillar Wears Remains of its Prey, and TDIH - First Rubber Patent 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Researchers find a 113-year-old ant fossil, the oldest ever found and the caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey. On This Day in History, the first rubber patent is issued, so we look at the history of rubber. Researchers find oldest ant known to science—113-million-year-old ‘hell ant’ with scythe jaws | National GeographicThe new ‘Bone Col…

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Satellite Lucy Sends Back Images of Odd Shaped Asteroid, Tick Increase Due to Pheasants, and TDIH - Thor Heyerdahl's Journey Across the Pacific on a 'Raft' 16:33

2M ago16:33

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The satellite Lucy shares intel on the asteroid Donaldjohnson while on its way to Jupiter and released pheasants may be causing a tick problem. On This Day in History, NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin | AP News NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Just Flew by a Strange, Peanut-Shaped Asteroid. See the New…

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New Satellite Beams Ultra-Secure Internet, Evidence of Gladiator Bitten by Lion, and TDIH - First Sub to Circumnavigate the Globe 23:52

2M ago23:52

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A tiny satellite, but a huge leap. Quantum-Encrypted data is beamed across the globe, ushering in a new era for ultra-secure internet. Plus, skeletal evidence of a Roman gladiator that was bitten by a lion. On This Day in History, the first submarine to circumnavigate the globe. Tiny Chinese Satellite Sent Hack-Proof Quantum Messages 12,900 Kilomet…

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How Tech Can Help with Cognitive Decline, Cicadas Are Back, Update from Yellowstone, and TDIH - The Library of Congress is Established 22:40

2M ago22:40

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How technology could slow down cognitive decline as we age, and the Cicadas are back - will you be hearing them? We also have an update on the seismic experiments taking place in Yellowstone. On This Day in History, the Library of Congress is established. Here’s the truth about your ‘digital dementia’ risk | BBC Science Focus Magazine Cicada Brood …

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Using AI to Talk with Dolphins, Stuck in Quicksand...For the Second Time, and Drunk Monkeys. TDIH - The German Beer Purity Law 19:52

2M ago19:52

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Today's Weird Wednesday episode - We may be able to communicate with dolphins with the help of AI, a man gets stuck in quicksand…for the second time and gets a girlfriend in the process, and drunk monkeys share a meal. On This Day in History, the German Beer Purity Law is enacted. Google made an AI model to talk to dolphins | Popular Science Buildi…

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Turning Rainwater into Electricity, Artificial Earthquakes Used to Probe Yellowstone Volcano, Our Spinning Universe, and TDIH - Washington Visits the American Circus 20:40

2M ago20:40

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Scientists claim they figured out how to turn falling rainwater into electricity, we head back to Yellowstone as artificial earthquakes are used to learn more about the supervolcano there, and our universe may be spinning. On This Day in History, the rise of the American Circus. Scientists Found a Way to Turn Falling Rainwater Into Electricity | ZM…

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Matt Kapko, Reporter, CyberScoop 32:50

2M ago32:50

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Are you ready for RSA 2025? Matt Kapko of CyberScoop is, and he definitely doesn't want to hear about AI, although he and I–and everyone listening to the podcast today–all know he will. In addition to AI, Matt joined us to talk about his early days singing in a punk rock band in Orange County, his time in a string of hyperlocal newspapers, and more…

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The (AI) Cost of Being Polite, is Artificial Intelligence Getting TOO Familiar with Users, and Robots vs. Humans. Plus, on TDIH, Hans Christian Oersted Discovers Electromagnetism. 17:39

2M ago17:39

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Today's episode; the cost of saying “Please” and “Thank You” in your AI prompts, AI may be getting TOO familiar with us (and it’s making some people uncomfortable), and in a race of robots versus humans - how did the robots fare? Plus, on This Day in History, Hans Christian Oersted and the discovery of electromagnetism. ChatGPT spends 'tens of mill…

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A Planet Orbiting Two Suns in Perpendicular Fashion! Evidence of Life in a Faraway World? TDIH: The History of the Crossword Puzzle 23:59

2M ago23:59

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Today's episode features a space theme with a planet orbiting two suns, a faraway world with the potential for life, This Day in History looks back at the crossword puzzle. Weirdest Planetary System Ever? Meet the Planet That Spins Perpendicular to Its Stars Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet Who Invented Crossword P…

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New Items Allowed on Planes, Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 11, and TDIH - A Landmark Labor Law Case is Decided 21:20

2M ago21:20

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The TSA announces new items that are allowed on planes and why Microsoft says you should upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible. On This Day in History, a landmark labor law case is decided by the Supreme Court. TSA approves 11 new items you can now travel with in any size - The Mirror US TSA reveals 11 new carry-on items you can take at any siz…

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Weird Wednesday: How One Dead Composer is Still Creating Music, an IVF Mixup Causes a Woman to Give Birth to a Stranger’s Baby, and a Star Wars Wedding. On This Day in History, Albert Hoffman Invents and ... 22:25

2M ago22:25

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Weird Wednesday; How one dead composer is still creating music, an IVF mixup causes a woman to give birth to a stranger’s baby, and a Star Wars wedding. On This Day in History, Albert Hoffman invents and drops LSD. Musician Who Died in 2021 Resurrected as Clump of Brain Matter, Now Composing New Music | Futurism Dead composer Alvin Lucier's biologi…

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Giant Black Hole Awakens and Is Multitasking Bad for Your Brain? TDIH - Samuel Johnson's Dictionary 22:04

2M ago22:04

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A giant black hole awakens and is multitasking bad for your brain? On This Day in History, we head back to the books as another important dictionary is released. From boring to bursting: Giant black hole awakens | ScienceDaily Why multitasking is bad for your brain, explained by a neuroscientist | BBC Science Focus Magazine Origins of English: Samu…

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Important Android Security Update, Mini Human Nervous System, and TDIH - Webster's First American Dictionary 20:11

2M ago20:11

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Why the latest update for android devices is important as security threats become more of a concern and a mini human nervous system that can process pain has just been built by scientists. On This Day in History, Webster’s first edition of an American Dictionary was released. Google’s Android Update—Bad News For Samsung And Pixel Users | Forbes Bad…

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Episode 17: All Things 6G and Sustainability 38:49

2M ago38:49

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In podcast 17, professor Aryan Kaushik and Professor Lina Mohjazi discuss how sustainability can be intertwined into the fundamental design of 6G to create a sustainable ICT system but also an ICT system designed for sustainability. Professor Mohhazi discusses how their research focuses on how to understand the environment (users, traffic patterns,…

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World's Smallest Flying Robot, Holograms We Can Touch, and TDIH - Apple 1 Introduced 18:52

2M ago18:52

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The world’s smallest flying robot, holograms that we can manipulate with our hands, and on This Day in History, Apple 1 person computer is introduced to the world. The World’s Smallest Flying Robot Is Here. It Weighs Less Than a Raindrop and It’s Powered by Invisible Forces | ZME Science Scientists Built Holograms You Can Manipulate with Your Hands…

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Is the Dire Wolf Really Back from Extinction? Plus, TDIH Brings Us the Statute of Anne and its Impact on Modern Copyright Laws 19:40

2M ago19:40

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Is the dire wolf really back? We look at the facts of its alleged return. And on This Day in History, the Statute of Anne is enacted. We'll tell you what it was, and its impact on modern copyright law. ‘Return’ of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction | The Conversation Colossal's de-extincted 'dir…

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