ResearchPod podcast

ResearchPod podcast artwork

Science Tech Podcasting Education ResearchPod Research Outreach STEM Learn Academic Technology Impact SciComm Communication

Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right

Tilføjet two år siden

Indhold leveret af ResearchPod. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af ResearchPod eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

T

TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast

TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast podcast artwork

TechSurge: Deep Tech VC Podcast podcast artwork

1
Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

for 7 dage siden1:14:43

1:14:43

Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

ResearchPod

Del

Serier hjem•Feed

Indhold leveret af ResearchPod. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af ResearchPod eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

ResearchPod science podcasts connect the research community to a global audience of peers and the public, raising visibility and impact. www.researchpod.org. All content is shared under the Creative Commons CCBY-NC-ND 4.0 licence. For further information, email contact@researchpod.org

… continue reading

458 episoder

#Science #Tech #Podcasting Education #ResearchPod #Research #Outreach #STEM #Learn #Academic #Technology #Impact #SciComm #Communication

ResearchPod podcast artwork

ResearchPod

updated for ca. 18 timer siden

Del

Serier hjem•Feed

Indhold leveret af ResearchPod. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af ResearchPod eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.

ResearchPod science podcasts connect the research community to a global audience of peers and the public, raising visibility and impact. www.researchpod.org. All content is shared under the Creative Commons CCBY-NC-ND 4.0 licence. For further information, email contact@researchpod.org

… continue reading

458 episoder

#Science #Tech #Podcasting Education #ResearchPod #Research #Outreach #STEM #Learn #Academic #Technology #Impact #SciComm #Communication

Alle episoder

×

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
A few words with… Professor Gene Feder OBE 16:42

for 18 hours siden16:42

16:42

In this International Women’s Day episode, we chat to Professor Gene Feder OBE, Professor of Primary Care at the Centre for Academic Primary Care, Bristol Medical School, about the Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse (HERA) programme. For the past five years, HERA has been co-developing and testing women-centered and culturally-appropriate domestic violence and abuse (DVA) healthcare interventions in low-and middle-income countries – Brazil, Nepal, occupied Palestinian territories and Sri Lanka – with an aim to improve the rates of identification and reporting of DVA, and create more effective healthcare responses. Professor Feder talks about the co-development of care models specific to each country, the outcomes and surprising findings of the study to date – and what working on HERA means to him as a health researcher. ---- The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Group was co-led by the University of Bristol and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The group reported their findings and published a PolicyBristol report in 2024 Read more about HERA on the University of Bristol Centre for Academic Primary Care webpage and the University of Bristol News page. Professor Feder is Director of VISION , a UK Prevention Research Partnership focused on violence prevention.…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Size matters: The link between social groups and human evolution with Robin Dunbar 1:00:46

for 8 dage siden1:00:46

1:00:46

Humans are social creatures; we live in family groups, socialise with friends, and work with colleagues both in person and online. Yet, how many friends do you really have? Evolutionary psychologist Professor Robin Dunbar says it won’t be more than 150. Proposed in the 1990s, ‘Dunbar’s number’ puts a limit on the number of stable relationships humans can maintain at any given time, and his ‘social brain hypothesis’ suggests that brain size is directly related to social group size in mammals. In short, the bigger the group, the bigger the brain. In this interview with our sister publication, Research Outreach, we find out how Dunbar’s education moved from philosophy to psychology and how his research moved from primates to people, as well as why size matters when it comes to social groups and evolution. Read more in Research Outreach…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
New grounds for hope: Humanity can govern its complex planetary tragedies! 10:01

for 15 dage siden10:01

10:01

Humanity is overwhelmed by planetary tragedies: climate crisis, widespread hunger, desertification, migrations, destruction of biodiversity, corruption and many more. They are out of control because they are too complex for common-sense approaches like analysis and committees. But now there are grounds for hope. Dr Alfredo del Valle’s method, ‘Participatory Innovation Praxis’, can make tragedies governable through new forms of social interaction, fostering ‘strong participation’ and ‘future-building communities’. It has saved thousands of lives and could positively impact millions globally. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.1016/j.socimp.2023.100004…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Empower Peers 4 Careers: Positive Peer Culture and Adolescent Career Choices 11:04

for 22 dage siden11:04

11:04

In Switzerland, young adults face major challenges when transitioning from school to the workplace—especially those with special educational needs. How can peer support help them navigate career choices and build resilience? Professors Claudia Schellenberg and Annette Krauss explore this question through the Empower Peers 4 Careers project, and examine how structured peer discussions can foster social-emotional skills, strengthen community, and support students’ career development. Read the original research: doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.806103…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Fertility, social norms, and the challenges of childbearing in East Asia 10:51

for 29 dage siden10:51

10:51

In East Asia, high marriage rates coexist with some of the world’s lowest fertility rates. So, why are so few children born in these societies? And how is this related to the strongly embedded cultural and Confucianist influences? Professors Sunha Myong, Jungjae Park, and Junjian Yi investigate the cultural and socioeconomic factors shaping these trends. Using a mathematical model, the team explore how deeply rooted social norms – like unequal childcare and stigma against out-of-wedlock births – impact fertility decisions. Importantly, they examine how shifts in gender roles and government policies could hold the key to reversing declining birth rates. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1093/jeea/jvaa048…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK): How past experiential health emergency knowledge can inform future responses 11:12

for 5 weeks siden11:12

11:12

The knowledge gained during the COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies could prove invaluable for devising responses to and planning for future health crises. Dr Landry Ndriko Mayigane and Dr Stella Chungong from the Health Security Preparedness Department of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergency Programme recently devised the ‘Nuggets’ of Knowledge (NoK) platform , an open-source platform, to facilitate effective knowledge management and knowledge continuity during health emergencies. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1427223…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Myeloperoxidase leads the way toward safe and efficient antiseptics 7:00

for 6 weeks siden7:00

7:00

Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a vital enzyme in the immune system, with the potential to revolutionise antiseptics and cancer therapy. Professor Robert C. Allen has developed MPO-based antiseptics effective in blood which are systemically safe, while also demonstrating selective anticancer properties. Together with Jackson T. Stephens, the work overcomes obstacles to bring these therapies into widespread use, offering promising solutions for infection control and bladder cancer treatment. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.1158/1538-7445.AM2024-2029…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Re-creating spaces in times of social isolation: Unveiling Hybrid Agents and Contexts for socio-educational transformation 10:45

for 7 weeks siden10:45

10:45

Hybrid psychological agents and transformative hybrid contexts offer new ways to bridge cultural divides, foster inclusion, and drive social change. Dr. Beatriz Macías-Gómez-Estern from Universidad Pablo de Olavide investigates hybrid learning spaces where diverse cultural, social, and institutional worlds connect. From service-learning projects with Roma communities to community music initiatives, her work highlights the transformative potential of collaboration, co-construction, and empathy in education and beyond. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87406-3_2 doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60583-3_13…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Can PBMCs be used as a tool for the identification of immune biomarkers in lung cancer? 10:38

for 7 weeks siden10:38

10:38

Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with treatment responses varying widely among patients. Dr. Carminia Maria Della Corte from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is at the forefront of research into using peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) to identify immune biomarkers. Her work explores the cGAS/STING pathway, DDR gene mutations, and advanced 3D tumour models, offering insight into predicting immunotherapy responses and tailoring treatments for non-small and small cell lung cancer. Read the original research: doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12040809…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
PrivacyPrimer: Protecting privacy while supporting memory recall for older adults 9:24

for 8 weeks siden9:24

9:24

Memory is a problem for many people as they age. To combat this, wearable devices may help older adults recall precious memories through what is called 'life-logging', despite these technologies raising significant privacy concerns. Researchers at Singapore Management University, led by Thivya Kandappu, have developed PrivacyPrimer , a tool designed to protect sensitive information captured by wearable cameras. Their approach uses selective image obfuscation to safeguard privacy, while preserving the ability to reminisce - striking a balance between memory recall and security. Read the original research: doi.org/10.1145/3476047…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Resilience, scepticism, and mRNA with Katalin Karikó 26:54

for 11 weeks siden26:54

26:54

While we may associate Messenger RNA (mRNA for short) with the COVID-19 pandemic vaccination programme, its study in fact began over 60 years ago. Born in 1955 in rural Hungary, Katalin Karikó battled critics and scepticism for her research into mRNA for over 30 years before its role in the COVID-19 vaccination programme gained her recognition and, in 2023, a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. In this interview, Karikó tells us about this journey and why she loves biochemistry, what it’s like to win a Nobel Prize, and how she would advise young scientists today. Read Katalin's book: Breaking Through: My Life in Science Read more in Research Outreach Image credit for Thumbnail : OrionNimrod on Wikimedia commons…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Personalised genetic insights: A revolution in papillary thyroid cancer 9:54

for 11 weeks siden9:54

9:54

While the management of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is guided by recurrence risk assessment, current methods cannot accurately predict disease recurrence. Professor Oliver Bathe and his collaborators at the University of Calgary, Canada, have developed a test that includes genetic data linked to recurrence. Together, they identified three molecular PTC subtypes, allowing more accurate risk assessment to guide clinical decision-making and treatment. Read more in Research Features Read the original research: doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2023.1220617…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Early Action Review: Preventing local outbreaks from becoming pandemics 12:09

for 12 weeks siden12:09

12:09

The COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call for governments and their global stakeholders to reform the management processes of infectious disease outbreaks. Dr Stella Chungong and Dr Landry Ndriko Mayigane of the Health Security Preparedness Department of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Programme are encouraging countries to implement early action reviews (EARs) for disease outbreaks to assess their vigilance and planning, the responsiveness of their health systems, and to better prepare for outbreaks. Read more in Research Outreach Read the original research: doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00167-5…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Fuzzy Logic: Opinion uncertainty and helping cities make better decisions 13:01

for 12 weeks siden13:01

13:01

Almost every city in the modern world faces the difficult challenge of understanding its citizens’ opinions and turning them into meaningful decisions. Miloš Švaňa, a PhD student at Technical University of Ostrava, has decided to focus on this topic in his dissertation, with an aim to develop a framework for social media data analysis. By using fuzzy logic and fuzzy set theory to help municipalities understand the needs of their citizens, Švaňa uses this information to inform better decision making. Read more from Miloš in an upcoming chapter of Springer Fuzzy Management Methods . For more on Fuzzy logic, visit the FMsquare Foundation website…

R

ResearchPod

ResearchPod podcast artwork

1
Breaking with heritage to revive human values 8:29

for 12 weeks siden8:29

8:29

The actions of humans are typically influenced by societal norms and mainstream trends that are passed down from generation to generation, shaping our life choices and behavioural patterns. Jean-Paul Close, founder of the STIR Foundation and AiREAS, experienced the breaking of heritage and the revival of core human values first-hand, after he chose to resign from an international executive job at a multinational company to stay close to his children. In his recent publications, he reflects on the voluntary shift towards ethical choices and sustainable development, using his personal experience and the transformation of a European city as examples. Read the original article: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41606-4_4 Read more in Research Features…

Velkommen til 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.

Lyt til 500+ emner

Lyt til dette show, mens du udforsker