Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might re ...
…
continue reading
Content provided by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Go offline with the Player FM app!
Will the new global pandemic treaty work without America?
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 484043208 series 2704238
Content provided by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
At this year’s annual World Health Assembly, World Health Organisation member countries have voted in favour of a global pandemic agreement.
The US were not present at the assembly, as President Donald Trump intends to withdraw from WHO membership.
To walk us through the treaty, its impact and if it’ll make a difference, we're joined by Clinical Assistant Professor Daniela Manno, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Also in this episode:
-Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users
-Millions of revolutionary bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification - interview with co-founder, Dr Sam Chapman from Herriot-Watt University
-Rare hazel dormice given clean bill of health before wild release
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1273 episodes
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 484043208 series 2704238
Content provided by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rachelle Abbott and The Evening Standard or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
At this year’s annual World Health Assembly, World Health Organisation member countries have voted in favour of a global pandemic agreement.
The US were not present at the assembly, as President Donald Trump intends to withdraw from WHO membership.
To walk us through the treaty, its impact and if it’ll make a difference, we're joined by Clinical Assistant Professor Daniela Manno, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Also in this episode:
-Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users
-Millions of revolutionary bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification - interview with co-founder, Dr Sam Chapman from Herriot-Watt University
-Rare hazel dormice given clean bill of health before wild release
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1273 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.