In this episode of InnovAction, we dive into how nuclear energy — both fission and fusion — is stepping into the spotlight in the global energy transition. We’ll explore the 2025 trends in nuclear fission: from the surge in production and the rise of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) … to how tech giants are eyeing nuclear power for high-demand sectors like data centres and AI infrastructure — e.g., the investment by Google in reactivating the Duane Arnold plant in Iowa.
On the fusion front, we cover the latest European/Italian moves: investments in startups like Proxima Fusion and the launch of the “Pitagora” super-computer in Bologna for advanced fusion research. Finally, we’ll compare nuclear against other low-emission energy sources, assessing land-use impacts and decarbonisation potential — and why, despite economic and public-opinion hurdles in Italy, nuclear still may have a strategic role to play toward 2050. Tune in for a comprehensive picture of where the atom stands today — and where it’s headed. 

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In this episode, we explore how Artificial Intelligence is being used to fight climate change — from predicting extreme weather and optimizing renewable energy, to protecting forests and creating smarter cities.
 We’ll uncover the most promising projects, the startups behind them, and the ethical and environmental implications of letting algorithms shape the planet’s future. 

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating underground world where trees and plants communicate through vast fungal networks — the so-called “Wood Wide Web.” Discover how forests share resources, send warnings, and collaborate in ways that reveal nature’s hidden intelligence. 

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In this episode of InnovAction Podcast, we journey through Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity — from time dilation and length contraction to the warping of spacetime itself. Discover how these ideas transformed our understanding of gravity, energy, and the very structure of the universe. 

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of quantum mechanics — where particles behave like waves, uncertainty rules, and reality itself seems to bend. Discover how quantum theory shapes modern technology, from computing to encryption, and why it continues to challenge our understanding of the universe. 

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In this episode of InnovAction Podcast, we explore the powerful synergy between supercomputing and artificial intelligence. Titled “Supercomputation & AI: Who Controls the Future?”, the conversation probes deep ethical, political, and technical questions: Who holds the reins of tomorrow’s intelligence? How do we avoid power imbalances when vast computational resources are concentrated in the hands of a few?

Our guest(s) and host(s) unpack the challenges of regulating AI at the speed of hardware advancement, debate the responsibilities of public and private actors, and imagine future scenarios in which control over computational capacity becomes a key leverage point. Along the way, we dive into the technical challenges, the risks of centralization, and the prospects for democratizing the infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s machines.

Tune in if you’re curious about the intersection of ethics, governance, and the engines that drive AI—not just in theory, but in who gets to shape it.

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