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New material makes prosthetics comfier for amputees
London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs.Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properly.To find out more, we’re joined by Professor Firat Guder from Imperial’s Department of Bioengineering, one of the researchers behind Roliner. Also in this episode:Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves says £400m will be allocated to 'bring innovative technology to the front line'Could Trump cut tariffs on China to complete a TikTok deal?Why social media has been flooded with Ghibli-style AI-generated imagesAbba ‘adding a little something’ to their avatar arena showsLucky! Two medieval rings found by metal detectorists sell at auction for… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Building on the moon: space architect Sebastian Aristotelis
Fans of the 2015 Ridley Scott film The Martian might enjoy this one… In this episode, we’re joined by Sebastian Aristotelis, co-founder and lead architect of SAGA Space Architects. We discuss the unique challenges of designing habitats for the moon and Mars, including the importance of gravity, atmosphere, and isolation. Sebastian shares his experiences living in extreme environments on Earth to test their designs, as well as the ethical considerations of building on celestial bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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REPLAY: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry, with Bill Richards (Brave New World Preview)
This episode is a replay. In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. To listen to the whole interview, and hear previous episodes, search 'Brave New World' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The impact of Heathrow Substation Fire
Heathrow Airport closed after a fire broke out at a single substation in West London - causing a massive power outage.In today’s episode we hear about the critical role of electrical substations in our infrastructure from Head of Technical Regulations at the Institution of Engineering and Technology Mark Coles.We also find out about the global impact of the closure of one of London’s busiest airports from Principal Research Fellow at University College London’s Air Transportation Systems Group, Dr Lynnette Dray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore start recovery back on Earth
After nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have safely returned to Earth on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. We’re joined by Dr Keith Siew, Senior Research Fellow at University College London, to discuss the impact of their extended time in space and how their bodies will recover. Also in this episode:Why 79% of UK fintechs are experiencing losses of at least £500,000Lego x Pokemon is on the horizonMercedes tries out Apptronik’s AI humanoid robot Apollo on the factory floorThe Blob Fish has been named Fish of The Year in New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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