Fw:Thinking

Blood: the liquid that we are large sacks of. Join the podcast team for a look at the future of artificial blood, rejuvenating transfusions and more.

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Ants can ruin a picnic, sure, but they might also inspire some of the most interesting materials technology and computer science of tomorrow. Your hosts take a look at these swarming, six-legged collective geniuses in this podcast.

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When you put your thinking cap on in the future, will it be a literal hat that boosts your intelligence? We look at tech that promises to make you smarter.

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Are there safe, effective ways to boost brain power? Will the humans of the future be popping smart pills and leaving us all in the intellectual dust?

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Could an emerging technology eliminate the need for animal testing in pre-clinical trials? We examine the potential of the organ-on-a-chip.

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The inventor of the laser turned 99 in 2014. We look at emerging, cutting-edge uses for one of the coolest types of tech out there.

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How have art and technology worked together in the past? Should art always be low tech?

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Do 3D printers have a place in art? We look at the process of creating a 3D printed object and whether artistry is involved.

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NASA says the first humans to land on Mars are already walking around on Earth today. How does NASA propose we get there?

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Should we bury nuclear waste? Recycle it? Shoot it into space? We talk about the pros and cons of various solutions.

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