From saving the planet to understanding ourselves, this series will see experts discuss the major topics of our times.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 10 hours 6 minutes
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episode 11: Would You Eat Plant-Based Meat For Christmas Dinner?
During the holiday season, many of us will be tucking into delicious meals which may well include a whole host of meats. But have you ever thought about going meat-free this time of year? With concerns over the impact of meat consumption on the plane...
episode 20: Are We Ready For The Next Massive Solar Flare?
Solar activity goes through cycles. The main one is about 11 years long and its maximum is marked by powerful eruptions of electromagnetic radiation known as solar flares, as well as releases of plasma known as coronal mass ejections. The most powerf...
episode 19: How Are Glaciers Changing In A Warming World?
The climate crisis is affecting glaciers across the world in myriad ways. Dramatic melting, steep declines, and overall reduction in mass are some of the changes seen in both polar glaciers and the mountainous peaks of every continent. Understanding ...
episode 18: Are E-fuels The Future Of Aviation?
As much as everyone enjoys flying abroad for their holidays, the cost of the climate impact might be making people think twice. So what can we do? Aside from paying to offset the carbon, the emergence of a new industry is hoping to change the way we ...
episode 17: What Is Ancient Ice Telling Us About The Future?
There are many methods that allow us to look back into Earth’s past and study its climate, including the collection of ice cores. Extracting ancient ice from deep inside some of the most remote glaciers can reveal how our planet has changed over mill...
episode 16: What Is Space Weather And How Does It Affect Us?
The Sun shapes what goes on in space around our planet. Plasma from our star is continuously thrown at Earth in the form of solar winds or coronal mass ejections, changing the shape of the magnetic field, and affecting the atmosphere and anything in ...
episode 5: How Does A Quantum Computer Work And How Will They Change The World?
The path beyond the limits of regular computers, even the most powerful supercomputer, lies with the theory of quantum mechanics. Quantum computing promises to change the world, but how do quantum computers work, and how close are we to this fabled n...
episode 4: Can We Save A Species On The Very Brink Of Extinction?
In this age of climate change, habitat loss, and destruction of the natural world, we take an in-depth look at one endangered species in particular: the northern white rhino. Just two females remain in the world and neither are capable of carrying a ...
episode 3: Why Is Space Junk Such A Big Deal?
Space junk is a problem and it’s only set to get worse. In 2018, there were over 2,000 satellites in orbit. Now, thanks to mega-constellations like Starlink, there are 9,000 satellites, and by the end of the decade, this number is expected to reach 6...