Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.
https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/future-everything
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 7 hours 44 minutes
episode 250: Russ's Holiday Episode Playlist
A curated playlist of six episodes from our archive to accompany you through the holiday season & into the new year. Links in show notes.
episode 249: Best of: Making sense of the gut biome
The complex community of bacteria that lives in our gastrointestinal tract is what makes digesting and extracting nutrients possible. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the important role bacteria plays in the human digestive system.
episode 248: Best of: What can the DNA in your blood reveal about your health?
Stephen Quake's research has helped countless patients avoid the pain and suffering that can come with invasive diagnostic testing.
episode 247: The future of AI Chat: Foundation models and responsible innovation
How foundation models are built, how to evaluate them, and the growing concerns with lack of openness and transparency.
episode 246: The future of ecohydrology
Links between the global cycle of water percolating into the ground and evaporating into the skies, and a similar cycle of carbon moving through the world, shapes ecosystems, droughts, and fires.
episode 245: Best of: Bendable electronics
Artificial skin: Possible applications of a material that could replicate properties of human skin range from restoring a sense of touch for amputees to creating bendable electronics.
episode 244: Best of: Developing electronics for the extremes of space
Tiny, tough electronics that could help augment our abilities to further explore extreme environments, such as those found in space.
episode 242: Best of: Guided missiles target cancer
Localize therapies directly to the site of cancer tumors for more efficient and effective treatment.
episode 241: The future of neuroscience: Karl Deisseroth sheds light on the inner workings of the brain
Two transformational research techniques shaping our understanding of how the brain works.