In this episode, we explore the devastating effects of Hurricane Milton on Florida, including severe flooding and power outages. We also discuss the groundbreaking partnership between the AFL-CIO and the NSF, aimed at connecting labor with emerging technologies. Additionally, we delve into Google's Sycamore quantum computer's recent achievement in outperforming supercomputers, and celebrate the contributions of neurodivergent scientists during ADHD Awareness Month. Join us as we connect these pressing scientific topics to the broader implications for society and innovation.

Sources:

https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shalinjyotishi/2024/10/10/labor-meets-science-policy-nsf-and-afl-cio-announce-partnership/

https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/googles-sycamore-quantum-computer-chip-can-now-outperform-the-fastest-supercomputers-new-study-suggests

https://www.jic.ac.uk/blog/celebrating-neurodiversity-in-science-honouring-trailblazers/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) The Science Behind Hurricane Milton

(00:03:46) Labor Meets Science Policy: NSF And AFL-CIO Announce Partnership

(00:06:23) Google's Sycamore quantum computer chip can now outperform the fastest supercomputers, new study suggests

(00:10:13) Celebrating Neurodiversity in science: honouring trailblazers