Fw:Thinking

How could antibiotic misuse lead to catastrophic results? We look at the way antibiotics work and how mismanagement is a bad idea.

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Why do machines have so much trouble understanding natural language? We look at how machines process information and the challenges of making natural language processing a reality.

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Will robots and humans ever marry each other? We examine human-robot relationships and the ethical problems associated with them.

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How is the world of nanotechnology different from the macro scale? We look at how nanotech could shape the future of everything from computing to medicine.

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Will robots one day look after our children? What's the future of robotic servants and will we trust them with the care of kids?

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Will your next dog be a purebred puppy, a mutt or a robot? We take a look at the history and future of robotic pets.

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How would microgravity affect a baby's development in space? We look at what science has to say about it.

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What risk does cosmic radiation pose to the future of humanity and space travel? Would it be safe to conceive a baby in space?

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What's the purpose of HAARP, the mysterious facility in Alaska? We sort the truth from the fiction in this episode.

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How are computer algorithms changing global finance? Machines make and lose fortunes in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. Is it a brave new financial world?

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