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Agents Of TechQuantum + AI: Could This UK Startup be the Next NVIDIA?!Quantum computing may finally be ready for the real world - and it could power the next wave of AI. In this episode of Agents of Tech we sit down with Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) CEO Gerald Mullally to explore how OQC is integrating quantum computers into data-centres in London, Tokyo and New York.
2025-12-1024 minAgents Of TechEllison’s $2.5bn Bet - Can Santa Ono turn Oxford into Europe’s Silicon Valley?Larry Ellison built Oracle into a cornerstone of the modern tech economy. Now he is making a $2.5 billion bet on Oxford, backing the Ellison Institute of Technology at Oxford to fuse AI, medicine and sustainability in one global hub.In this episode of Agents of Tech, Autria Godfrey, Stephen Horn and Laila Rizvi sit down in Oxford with Professor Santa Ono, Global President of the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), to ask a simple question: Can Oxford really become Europe’s Silicon Valley?We explore:...
2025-11-2625 minAgents Of TechWill the U.S. LOSE the AI Race to China? – Helen Toner, ex OpenAI Board MemberIs the U.S. LOSING the AI race to China?China and the U.S. are neck and neck in the AI race for global dominance. Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner (now at Georgetown’s CSET) joins us in Washington, D.C. to break down China vs U.S. strategies—open-source diffusion vs big tech global dominance— and what “winning” actually means.Helen has recently spent time in China and works at the center of U.S. AI policy—offering a rare inside view of both ecosystems and who’s truly...
2025-10-1738 minAgents Of TechWill the U.S. LOSE the AI Race to China? – Helen Toner, ex OpenAI Board MemberIs the U.S. LOSING the AI race to China?China and the U.S. are neck and neck in the AI race for global dominance. Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner (now at Georgetown’s CSET) joins us in Washington, D.C. to break down China vs U.S. strategies—open-source diffusion vs big tech global dominance— and what “winning” actually means.Helen has recently spent time in China and works at the center of U.S. AI policy—offering a rare inside view of both ecosystems and who’s truly...
2025-10-1738 minAgents Of TechIs AI a Bubble? Gary Marcus on GPT-5 Hype and the Future of AIHas OpenAI made the WRONG bet? Gary Marcus argues that OpenAI is taking the wrong approach - and the AI bubble is real. We walk through why GPT-5 underwhelmed, where the scaling paradigm breaks, and what might really get us to AGI.Gary explains:– Why the economics don’t add up for current AI– Why GPT-5 isn’t as good as expected– The core LLM limitations and why the scaling paradigm fails– Why AI won’t take your job in the near term– A practical path to AGI (hybrid / neuro-s...
2025-09-2432 minAgents Of TechOpen-Source Internet of Agents and a Quantum Network | Cisco’s Vijoy PandeyAI agents can’t easily talk to each other. To solve this, Cisco has joined forces with Google, Dell, Oracle, and Red Hat to launch AGNTCY, the open-source Internet of Agents. It’s designed so agents from different organizations can discover, trust, and work together - and it’s now donated to the Linux Foundation for neutral governance.Vijoy Pandey, Senior VP and GM of Outshift by Cisco, explains how AGNTCY tackles interoperability, why secure messaging (via SLIM) matters, and how enterprises are already using multi-agent systems in the real world. We also look ahead to quantu...
2025-09-1729 minAgents Of TechCharlotte Deane: AI, Drug Discovery, and the UK AdvantageAI is changing the way we do biology. But can it crack one of the toughest challenges in science — drug discovery?In this episode of Agents of Tech, we speak with Professor Charlotte Deane, MBE, University of Oxford, one of the UK’s leading computational biologists. As a co-lead of OpenBind, Charlotte is helping build the global data infrastructure needed to accelerate drug discovery with AI.From the role of open science to the cultural gap in innovation between the US and UK, Charlotte explains why the UK, despite its...
2025-09-0330 minAgents Of TechCan AI Become the Scientist? James Zou on Virtual Labs at StanfordCan artificial intelligence replace scientists? At Stanford University, Professor James Zou is leading research on AI scientists, virtual labs, and digital researchers that are already transforming biology and medicine.In this episode of Agents of Tech, recorded live at ISMB/ECCB in Liverpool, James explains how his lab is building virtual research teams powered by AI. These “digital scientists” act like a real lab, with specialized roles in immunology, chemistry, and computational biology. They collaborate, design experiments, and even help discover potential Covid vaccine candidates.We discuss:How AI schools train agents to become domain experts in d...
2025-08-2030 minAgents Of TechExclusive Interview with Nobel Prize Winner John Jumper: AI's Next Frontier After AlphaFoldIn this exclusive Agents of Tech interview from ISMB/ECCB in Liverpool, we sit down with Dr. John Jumper, Nobel Laureate and leader of the groundbreaking AlphaFold project at Google DeepMind.Discover how AlphaFold reshaped molecular biology by accurately predicting protein structures, and hear Jumper's vision for using AI to not just predict biology, but design it. Join us as we explore the future of computational biology, scientific reasoning with AI, and what’s next for this Nobel Prize-winning scientist. 00:00 - Introduction to John Jumper and AlphaFold00:29 - ISMB/ECCB Liverpool Overview01:00 - AlphaFold's Impact on...
2025-07-3037 minAgents Of TechIs AI Here To Replace Us Or Work With Us?In this episode of Agents of Tech, we dive into agentic AI, a new kind of artificial intelligence designed to enhance human agency rather than automate people out of the loop.We’re joined by Dr. Niloufar Salehi, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and Chief Product Officer at Across AI. Her work spans healthcare, education, criminal justice, and the creative industries. She explains why most AI systems misunderstand how people actually work, and what it will take to build systems that empower rather than override human judgment.Topics include:- The rise of agentic AI and wh...
2025-07-1638 minAgents Of TechCan AI Replace Scientists? How Google's AI Solved My Life’s Work in 2 Days.Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing scientific research—but can it really replace human scientists? In this episode of Agents of Tech, we speak with Professor José Penadés and Dr. Tiago Costa from Imperial College London about their groundbreaking collaboration with Google's Gemini 2.0 AI co-scientist.Within just two days, AI unraveled a scientific mystery they'd spent years exploring. But what does this rapid success mean for human researchers and the future of science itself?🔑 Key highlights:How Google's AI co-scientist generates novel scientific hypothesesWhy AI may accelerate—but not replace—human discoveryThe surprising ways AI avo...
2025-07-0230 minAgents Of TechWill AI Take Your Job - or Make You Better at It? | Lindsey Raymond, Microsoft ResearchIs generative AI replacing workers—or helping them thrive? In this episode of Agents of Tech, we explore how AI is transforming the global workforce. Economist Lindsey Raymond (Microsoft Research), co-author of a groundbreaking study with Erik Brynjolfsson and Danielle Li, joins us to unpack how AI tools are boosting productivity, equalizing skills, and reshaping the modern job.We cover:AI’s impact on job creation and automation (World Economic Forum’s 2025 forecast)Why AI helps junior workers most—but might demotivate top performersHow “editor over producer” is becoming the...
2025-06-1836 minAgents Of TechCan AI Fight Climate Change Without Making It Worse? | Auroop Ganguly, Northeastern UniversityCan AI help us survive extreme weather and climate change—or is it part of the problem?In this episode of Agents of Tech, we speak to Professor Auroop Ganguly, Director of AI for Climate and Sustainability at Northeastern University, about how artificial intelligence is being used to predict disasters, improve infrastructure resilience, and shape sustainable climate policy.🌀 We discuss:• How AI predicts floods, wildfires, and extreme weather• The rising energy cost of AI and the push for green computing• Challenges in low-data regions and climate modelling• Why AI needs governance to support sustainabilit...
2025-06-0431 minAgents Of TechFully Autonomous AI Agents Should NOT be Developed, says Hugging Face’s Margaret MitchellWe’re entering an era where AI systems don’t just follow prompts—they act independently. But what happens when we hand over too much control?In this episode of Agents of Tech, our hosts Stephen Horn, Autria Godfrey and Laila Rizvi sit down with Margaret Mitchell, Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face and one of the world’s leading voices on AI ethics. Together, they explore what autonomy really means in artificial intelligence—and why we can’t afford to be passive observers.#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #TechForGood #EthicalAI #HumanInTheLoop #AIRegulationTopics include:🔹 Why AI autonomy is fundamentall...
2025-05-2136 minAgents Of TechAI vs Energy: Can Smarter Chips and Local Clouds Save the Planet?In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn dive deep into one of AI’s most pressing challenges: energy consumption. With the release of DeepSeek and rising concerns over compute power and costs, the race to build efficient AI is heating up.We speak to two pioneering researchers:Dr. Shreyas Sen (Purdue University), who’s developing nervous-system-inspired chips that connect wearables with ultra-low energy use.Dr. Hongyin Luo (MIT CSAIL / BitEnergy AI), whose work on Linear-Complexity Multiplication (L-Mul) may drastically cut compute cost and energy usage.Is the future of AI massive centralized data cent...
2025-05-0734 minAgents Of TechDigital Twins in Medicine: The Future of Clinical TrialsWhat if a virtual version of you could help cure disease?In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn explore the fascinating world of digital twins—virtual replicas of real-world entities that are revolutionizing industries, especially healthcare. From their origins in NASA’s Apollo missions to accelerating clinical trials today, digital twins are changing how we predict, prevent, and personalize treatment.Featuring Aaron Smith, founder and machine learning scientist at UnLearn, we discuss how AI-driven digital twin models are transforming clinical trials—cutting costs, speeding up timelines, and reducing the need for placeb...
2025-04-2327 minAgents Of TechDigital Twins in Healthcare: Can AI Reverse Disease? | Twin Health CTO Terry PoonWelcome to Agents of Tech, where we explore the innovations shaping tomorrow. In this episode, we dive into how digital twins are transforming personalized medicine, featuring Terry Poon, CTO of Twin Health.From reversing disease to real-time metabolic modeling, learn how AI, wearables and data-driven empathy are creating a new era of preventative healthcare.🔗 Subscribe for more conversations with the visionaries behind tomorrow’s tech.📣 Like, comment, and share to support the show!https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/73/Supplement_1/851-P/156350/851-P-Whole-Body-Digital-Twin-WBDT-Enabled. #DigitalTwins #HealthcareAI #TwinHealth #PersonalizedMedicine #AgentsOfTech. 00:00...
2025-04-0921 minAgents Of TechThe Future of Data Storage: Dr. Stuart Parkin on AI, Spintronics & Racetrack MemoryWelcome to Agents of Tech! In this episode, we dive into the future of data storage with the visionary Dr. Stuart Parkin. A pioneer in spintronics and the inventor of racetrack memory, Dr. Parkin’s groundbreaking work has shaped the way we store and process data in the digital age. With AI’s insatiable demand for data, how do we keep up? Dr. Parkin shares insights into the challenges of traditional storage, the revolutionary potential of spintronics, and how racetrack memory could transform AI and computing as we know it.🔹 How does AI’s growing demand impact da...
2025-03-2624 minAgents Of TechThe Future of AI Storage: DNA Data, DeepSeek & the $500B Stargate ProjectAI is advancing at a breakneck pace, but how will we store the massive amounts of data it requires? In this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Autria Godfrey, Stephen Horn, and Laila Rizvi explore the growing demand for AI data storage and the innovations shaping the future.💡 We break down:- The Stargate Project, a $500 billion AI infrastructure investment- DeepSeek AI, a cost-efficient rival to ChatGPT?- The next frontier of data storage – synthetic DNA- How biology meets computing to create a more sustainable tech futureWe’re...
2025-02-2623 minAgents Of TechDeep Fakes, Cybersecurity and AIIn this episode of Agents of Tech, we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its intersection with cybersecurity. Our host, Autria Godfrey, is joined by Dr. Siwei Lyu, Director of the University at Buffalo Media Forensics Lab, and Dr. Damon McCoy, Co-Director of the NYU Center for Cybersecurity, to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.From the dangers of deepfakes and their role in misinformation to the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructures, our guests weigh in on the pressing need for innovative detection tools, ethical AI development, and global cybersecurity collaboration. Dr. Lyu introduces...
2025-01-2946 minAgents Of TechThe Quantum Age: How It Will Change Your WorldJoin us on this episode of Agents of Tech as we explore the transformative potential of quantum science with the brilliant Professor Erica Carlson from Purdue University. 🎙️ Discover how quantum mechanics is shaping the future of technology, tackling global challenges like climate change, energy efficiency, and more. With engaging insights into superconductors, quantum materials, and neuromorphic computing, this conversation will leave you in awe of the possibilities the Quantum Age holds.
✨ Don’t miss her inspiring journey, educational initiatives, and her unique approach to making complex quantum concepts accessible to everyone.
🗓️ Special focus on the upcomin...
2024-12-2029 minAgents Of TechCan We Trust AI? Safety, Ethics, and the Future of TechnologyIn this episode of Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and ask the pressing questions: Can we trust AI? Is it safe? AI is becoming deeply embedded in every aspect of our lives, from healthcare to transportation, but how do we ensure it aligns with ethical principles and remains trustworthy?Featuring insights from:Dr. Shyam Sundar, Director of the Center for Socially Responsible AI at Penn State, who discusses the role of ethics and trust in AI systems.Dr. Duncan Eddy, Executive Director of the Stanford...
2024-11-2740 minAgents Of TechBuilding Blocks of Life, AlphaFold and AI Drug DevelopmentIn this episode of Agents of Tech, we dive into the groundbreaking advancements in AI and biotechnology with a focus on AlphaFold 3, the revolutionary AI model developed by Google DeepMind. Before AlphaFold developers Demis Hassabis and John Jumper were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work, this AI system had already been making waves by predicting 3D protein structures with unprecedented accuracy.Join hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey as they explore the profound impact AlphaFold is having on science, from understanding the building blocks of life to accelerating drug discovery. We speak with Dr. Luke...
2024-10-2331 minAgents Of TechMental Health and Technology: Exploring Addiction and SolutionsIn this episode of Agents of Tech, hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the intricate relationship between mental health and technology. As social media, gaming, and digital devices become more pervasive, they discuss how these technologies are impacting youth and adults, often leading to addiction and mental health challenges.
We hear insights from leading experts:
• Dr. Marc Potenza (Yale University) and Dr. Sanya Virani (Indiana University) discuss the intersection of social media, gaming, and gambling addiction.
• Dr. Wendi Waits (Talkiatry) explains how digital technology addiction is leading to ADHD-like symptoms in adults.
• Darlene King (UT Sou...
2024-09-2526 minAgents Of TechThe Future of Energy: Powering AI, Quantum Computing, and Green TechHosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey explore the growing energy demands driven by machine learning and AI. As we navigate through the challenges of powering the future, we discuss the rise of data centers, the promise of photovoltaic solar energy, and the potential of nuclear fusion.Join us as we interview leading experts, including Henry Snaith from Oxford University on revolutionary solar cell materials, and Mark Hersam from Northwestern University on neuromorphic computing. We also dive into the world of quantum computing with insights from D-Wave's Murray Thom.Are these technologies the key to a sustainable future...
2024-08-2828 min
Life Coach In Your PocketThe Resilient Mother: Navigating Trauma and Artistic PursuitsIn this episode of Life Coach In Your Pocket, join Coach Rachel as she delve into a powerful conversation with two remarkable women dedicated to empowering others through their work in the entertainment industry.Shannon McGuire, a mom of four kids, author, speaker, and strategist, shares her insights on the challenges faced by mothers with post traumatic stress. Drawing from her personal experiences, McGuire sheds light on the importance of both acknowledging our past wounds and moving forward to embrace our strengths. A self-made entrepreneur, Shannon McGuire is committed to helping moms conquer obstacles through her...
2024-08-201h 02Agents Of TechThe TechBio Revolution and the Future of Digital HealthWelcome to Agents of Tech!
Join hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn as they dive into the TechBio revolution. Discover how AI and Machine Learning are transforming drug discovery and healthcare. Hear insights from Jesse Ehrenfeld, President of the American Medical Association, on digital health, data privacy, and the future of AI in medicine. Plus, an exclusive interview with Chris Gibson, CEO of Recursion, on the cutting-edge advances in TechBio.
2024-07-2428 minAgents Of TechSuper Massive Black Holes, Quantum Internet, MRI & Alzheimers, Physics Nobel LaureateJoin us for an enthralling episode of Agents of Tech as hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey sit down with eminent figures such as 2023 Physics Nobel Laureate Pierre Agostini and leading experts from Yale and the US National Institute on Aging (NIA). Delve into Chiara Mingarelli’s insights on pulsar timing arrays and hear from Richard Spencer about pioneering quantitative MRI technologies to understand the aging brain. Explore the frontiers of a quantum internet with Stephanie Wehner of Delft University of Technology and discover the potential of these technologies to transform medicine and communications.Whether you're passionate about gravitational waves, cu...
2024-06-2636 minAgents Of TechQuantum Leaps & Big Data: Insights from Stuart Parkin and Nobel Laureate Moungi BawendiWelcome to Agents of Tech, where hosts Autria Godfrey and Stephen Horn explore cutting-edge technologies. In this episode, fresh from the American Physical Society's annual meeting, they share conversations with pioneers in quantum physics. Don't miss Stephen's interview with Stuart Parkin, MPI Halle, who revolutionized memory technology, and a captivating chat with Nobel laureate Moungi Bawendi, MIT, on quantum dots. Tune in for an enlightening discussion!
2024-05-2230 minAgents Of TechAttoseconds, Biomechanics and Quantum Physics ChallengesWelcome to the Visual Frontier of Science and TechnologyAgents of Tech: Deep Dive into InnovationThe podcast you've trusted to connect you with the leading minds in science and technology is now streaming with video on YouTube and Spotify!Join us as we uncover the revolutionary ways technology is reshaping our world, from the microcosm of medical breakthroughs to the macrocosm of global data networks.Featuring Special Guests:- 2023 Physics Nobel Prize Winner Anne L'Huillier, unraveling the secrets of attoseconds and changing how we perceive time and light itself.- Leaders of the American Physical Society, Jonathan Bagger and Young-Kee Kim...
2024-04-2428 minAgents Of TechChat GPT for Public Health and Creating Labs of the FutureAjay Gupta CEO of HSR Health and Este Geraghty, Chief Medical Office at Esri discuss how tech can be used to fight new and ongoing health threats. Dr. Alán Aspuru-Guzik, a professor of chemistry and computer science at the University of Toronto talks about creating labs of the future to accelerate scientific discovery. He also discusses the pressing question of whether AI can make a good cup of tea.
2024-04-0317 minAgents Of TechDelivering on the Promise of Genetic and Genomic MedicineWe all have extraordinary genetic similarity, but this allows the investigation of the small but impactful variations between populations that influence disease risk and resilience. We spoke to Brendan Lee, President of the Americn Society of Human Genetics about delivering on the promise of genetic and genomic medicine. Dr. Rosario Isasi, from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine talks about societal attitudes towards scientific innovation and the factors shaping technological uptake, public engagement, and support.
2024-03-0614 min
The Global Health ClinicGlobal Health and AI, HIV, Malaria, Antibiotic ResistanceMarking PEPFAR's 20th year, we delve into its life-saving impact with Dr Michelle Cespedes and discuss big data in medicine with Harvard's Dr. Kohane. Plus, insights on malaria with Dr. Chandy John and the risks of antibiotic misuse with Drs. Ostrowsky and Laytner.
2024-02-1523 minAgents Of TechAI & Infectious Diseases and Diversity in GeneticsWhat is AI's role in the fight against infectious diseases? Chair of Harvard Medical School’s Department of Biomedical Informatics, Isaac Kohane gives his thoughts. Dr Athena Starlard-Davenport, from the University Tennessee and Dr. Charles Rotimi, from the National Human Genome Research Institute discuss why population data needs to represent people of different genders and ethnicities in an equitable way and how we can all benefit if they do.
2024-01-3119 minThe Global Health ClinicLow Cost Interventions for DiabetesAround 422 million people worldwide have diabetes and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year, according to World Health Organisation. At the American Diabetes Association Scientific Meeting, in San Diego, California, Dr. Sridharan Raghavan from the University of Colorado and Dr. Lisa Staimez of Emory University debate whether diabetes is best prevented through a public health approach or through personalised medicine. And Dr. Amy Valent from Oregon Health and Science University and Dr Teri Hernandez from the University of Colorado discuss whether a low carb diet can treat gestational diabetes.
2024-01-2514 minAgents Of TechIntensive Care, Heart Imaging and Quantum MedicineCan intensive care harness the potential of AI, can heart imaging merge with therapy and how can quantum science bout expand the potential of nuclear medicine. Professor Jean-Louis Vincent from Erasme University Hospital in Brussels, Dr James Thackeray from Hannover Medical School in Germany and Professor Taiga Yamaya, from the Institute of Quantum Medical Science in Japan, take a deep dive into technology and medicine.
2023-11-0816 minThe Global Health ClinicClimate Change and Mental Health and Healthy Brain AgeingThe Global Health Clinic focuses on mental wellbeing and we look at how our brains could age better,and how climate change affects mental health. At the American Psychiatric Association 2023 meeting in San Francisco, California, Dr. Elizabeth Haase and Dr. Gary Belkin discuss their work with COP SQUARED, a global network, aiming to generate tangible policies and actions that can strengthen our ability to innovate and adapt to the climate crisis. Plus, from mindfulness to better sleep – we consulted with doctors at the APA 2023 meeting for the best ways to ensure healthy brain ageing.
2023-11-0120 minAgents Of TechDecarbonising Autos, Software-Defined Vehicles & Quantum CarsCan the automotive industry decarbonise, can diversity drive innovation in vehicle design and how will quantum technology change our transport systems? Agents of Tech explores these issues with Dr. Kelly Senecal of Convergent Science, Dipti Vachani of Arm and Dr. Richard Wagner from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
2023-08-2131 minThe Global Health ClinicMental Health and NutritionFrom the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Global Health TV looks at the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Our understanding of the impact food can have on the brain is changing, it’s becoming more apparent that the food can trigger the same neural effects as seen in addiction. Dr Ashley Gearhardt from the University of Michigan discusses this emerging field and Dr Bhagwan Bahroo, a practising psychiatrist from Arlington, Virginia discusses our complex relationship with food and its impact on our mental health. at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association.
2023-08-1116 minAgents Of TechNASA Astronaut's Career Advice, Trusting AI, and Neuro Disability TechNASA Astronaut Megan McArthur gives advice on a career in space. AI pioneer, Rama Chellappa from Johns Hopkins University tells us why we can trust artificial intelligence and George Malliaras from the University of Cambridge discusses the development of bioelectronic devices for neurological disorders.
2023-07-3131 minAgents Of TechGravitational Waves, Quantum Entanglement, Nobel Laureate Anton ZeilingerIn this episode of Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey speak to Gabriela Gonzalez from Louisiana State University about what she describes as “physics magic” – gravitational waves and we also hear from 2022 Physics Nobel Laureate Anton Zeilinger, about his work in quantum entanglement.
2023-07-1728 minThe Global Health ClinicHealth Disparities, Urology, Medicine in UkraineIn the Global Health Clinic today we look at healthcare under fire in the Ukraine and how to address health disparities in urology. Dr Bohdan Medvediev from the Kyiv Bone Marrow Transplantation Center, Dr Cheryl Lee from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Serigne Magueye Gueye, Professor of Urology at the University Cheikh Anta Diop in Dakar Senegal and Dr Harris Nagler, President of the AUA Urology Care Foundation join host Stephen Horn.
2023-06-3039 minThe Global Health ClinicEnvironment and HealthToday in the Global Health Clinic, we’ll be finding out what is the toxic ageing coin from Dr. Jonny Wise, talking contaminants in cannabis with Dr. Maxwell Leung and learning about the latest research into the role of the environment in autism spectrum disorder.
2023-06-3021 minThe Global Health ClinicWildfires, Extreme Heat Events and HealthToday Stephen Horn looks at the environmental impact of wildfires and the effect of extreme heat events on health. He shares the latest research from the Society of Toxicology meeting in Nashville Tennessee with Dr Marilyn Black, from the Chemical Insights Research Institute, Dr Jim Zhang, Professor of Global and Environmental Health at Duke University and Dr. Kristie Ebi Professor at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at University of Washington.
2023-06-3014 minAgents Of TechTwistronics, Magic-Angle Graphene, Disordered SystemsIn Agents of Tech, Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey look at exciting new technologies shaping our world today. In this episode, they speak to Pablo Jarillo-Herrero from MIT Physics. He is studying magic-angle graphene and its properties and he’s made an important breakthrough. Sidney Nagel from The University of Chicago talks about finding beauty in disorder.
2023-06-1920 minAgents Of TechNetwork Science, Network Medicine, Theoretical & Computational Physics & Quantum MatterIn Agents of Tech our brand new science and technology podcast, hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey hear from Albert-László Barabási, a network scientist whose work includes revealing the structure of the brain, to treating diseases using network medicine, to how networks affect the economy and even climate change. And we’ll hear from Brad Marston about how theoretical and computational physics can help us better understand quantum matter.
2023-05-3125 minThe Global Health ClinicClimate Change, Water and Health, Navajo NationWelcome to the Global Health Clinic, a podcast where we dissect complex approaches to improving health for all. Today, host Stephen Horn is looking at climate change - the single biggest health threat facing humanity. At the American Geophysical Union meeting in Chicago, Illinois we catch up with environmental engineer, Dr May Sule, Dr Katelyn O’Dell, an atmospheric scientist from George Washington University and community science leader, Carmen George on the cultural significance of water in the Navajo Nation.
2023-04-2725 minAgents Of TechRole of Physics in Society, Energy & Climate Change, Cosmic Magnetic Fields, and Quantum ComputingWelcome to Agents of Tech our brand new science and technology podcast with hosts Stephen Horn and Autria Godfrey. Together, we want to explore the cutting-edge technologies shaping our world today. We hear from Robert Rosner, 2023 APS President & Astrophysicist about the role of physics in society and crucially in policy in energy and climate change. And we’ll hear from Brad Marston about how theoretical and computational physics can help us better understand quantum matter.
2023-04-2624 min
The Global Health ClinicLaw, Ethics and Global Health, and Diagnosing the Social Determinants of HealthOn today’s show, we have exclusive interviews from the American Public Health Association's 150th annual meeting in Boston, USA. We’ll be discussing law, ethics and global health with Larry Gostin, adviser to the Biden administration, the World Health Organization and the World Bank on pandemic response and Paul Reed, US Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health discusses the path to health equity and tackling the social determinants of health.
2023-01-2318 min
The Global Health ClinicReproductive Justice and Activism with Loretta RossIn the Global Health Clinic, we’ll be hearing from activist, academic and feminist Loretta Ross. Loretta was one of the African American women who first coined the term reproductive justice. Her activism began when she was tear-gassed at a demonstration as a first-year student at Howard University in 1970. With a 50-year history of advocacy, Ross has been a leader of many programs, marches and centers that focus on enhancing justice for all. We caught up with Professor Ross at the 150th. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Boston, USA.
2023-01-2321 min
The Global Health ClinicHow Genetics is Transforming Health and Why Diversity is The keyThe increasing participation of African scientists and communities is changing the field of human genetics and genomics and leading to profound new insights. We hear from Charles Rotimi, President of the American Society of Human Genetics, at their recent conference in Los Angeles, USA, to discuss why diversity in genetics is so crucial.
And Michael Bauer from the University of Arkansas and Neil Hanchard from the National Human Genome Research Institute discuss why human genetics research needs to shift focus to increase diversity and improve health.
2023-01-2308 min
The Global Health ClinicThe Intersection between Transport and Health, and Space Technologies Improving the Health of Communities on EarthIn this first episode, Stephen Horn looks at the intersection between transport and health and the role of space observation in helping some of the poorest communities on the planet. Greg Winfree, Director of Texas A&M Institute discusses why traffic deaths in the US are at a 20-year high. We catch up with Toks Omishhakin, from the California State Transport Agency at the recent ITS World Congress in Los Angeles, USA, about the challenge of improving transport for all road users and all communities. And as NASA plans to land the first woman and first person of colour o...
2023-01-2320 min