The Unstable Nuclei

The Unstable Nuclei

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The Unstable Nuclei episodes

  • Episode 15 - Detecting the Graviton

    In this episode, we talk about detecting the graviton. We talk about what the graviton is, have a recap of the fundamental forces, and talk about why its so difficult to detect a single graviton. We delve into the technology required to detect them, and why we can't develop it yet.

    36 min
  • Episode 14 - Privacy and Cybersecurity

    In this episode, we discussed the vast amount of data collected by big tech companies such as Meta and Google. We discuss the implications of this data collection, and the ethical impact of it too. We then move on to talk about current examples, such as Tiktok's lawsuit in the US, and think about ways data collection and privacy could be protected for the consumer in the future.

    26 min
  • Episode 13 - Artificial Intelligence 101

    In this episode, we go through the different types of artificial intelligence, going through deep learning and machine learning, as well as Artificial General Intelligence and Artificial Super Intelligence. We also discuss generative AI and how rapidly it is changing every day, with the example of OpenAI's Sora model. Finally, we discuss the history and future of AI.


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    33 min
  • Episode 12 - Altermagnetism

    In this episode, we talk about a new form of magnetism - altermagnetism. This form of magnetism has huge applications to technology, with the potential to revolutionise RAM and change the way technology is developed.


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    31 min
  • Episode 11 - CRISPR

    In this episode, we talk about CRISPR - a technology designed to cut and edit DNA like editing text. We also briefly delve into other topics such as updates on Neuralink and technologies such as Flipper Zero.

    19 min
  • Episode 10 - Apple Vision Pro

    In this episode, we talk about the release of Apple Vision Pro; Apple's latest and greatest product. We talk about the specifications, what the device actually is, and we discuss our thoughts on the future of computing. We also discuss the growing literal invasion of computing, with the likes of Neuralink gaining speed.



    31 min
  • Episode 9 - The Man Trapped in the Present

    In this episode, we talked about Clive Wearing, a man who had damage to his temporal lobes and his frontal lobe, meaning he had both retrograde and anterograde amnesia. We discussed our thoughts on what he could be feeling, as well as how his everyday life would be effected.

    18 min
  • Episode 8 - Robotics in Healthcare

    In this episode, we talked about the use of robotics in healthcare. We discussed our thoughts on having a robotic operation done, as well as the future of healthcare due to AI and robotics. We also discussed a recent discovery from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where an autonomous needle was able to navigate anatomical obstacles while performing an operation, through the use of AI and robotics.

    24 min
  • Episode 7 - The Muon G-2 Experiment

    In this episode, we take a whistle-stop tour through the world of particle physics, starting with the Standard Model. We then talk about the Muon G-2 Experiment, its history and how the experiment is conducted. Finally we talk about the implications of the experiment, and what the results mean.


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    1 hr 3 min

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Welcome to The Unstable Nuclei! Hosted by Parineet, Sam, Nidula and Aidan, join us every week to hear the latest and greatest about STEMM. We'll talk about everything from subatomic particles and microscopic organisms to stars and the latest technology.