Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMeet Daisy, the ‘AI granny’ taking on telephone scammers
‘AI granny’ Daisy is the latest weapon in the fight against phone scammers. This AI-powered bot, developed by UK telecom company Virgin Media O2, is…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archeological treasures
A high-tech new subway whose construction uncovered Roman and Byzantine treasures has opened in Greece. As well as sparkling new trains and stations…
1 year, 2 months ago
Michigan State engineering prof, student design helmet inserts to help drown out crowd noise for QBs
The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch the National Football League (NFL) games on TV and see quarterbacks…
1 year, 2 months ago
Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don’t lose weight
Unlike scores of people who scrambled for the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight in recent years, Danielle Griffin had no trouble ge…
1 year, 2 months ago
Snack judgment: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette
A Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was going to be thrown away afte…
1 year, 2 months ago
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Electric grids have buckled more frequently and outages have become longer across the U.S. as the warming atmosphere carries more water and stirs up …
1 year, 2 months ago
Grocery chains vied for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands
Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers competed for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who h…
1 year, 2 months ago
Australian schools urged to open school grounds after hours to unlock more green spaces
Schools in Australia are being asked to open up their grounds after hours to give families more green space and areas for children to play. With the…
1 year, 2 months ago
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
The ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: new rules require drugm…
1 year, 2 months ago
Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
The Vatican and Microsoft in November unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s…
1 year, 2 months ago