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Welcome to the Sci Fries podcast We're gonna tell you everything new and hot off the press, all about STEMM. Whether it's a new invention by Harvard engineers or a breakthrough in cancer research - hear it from us! Hear us talk about interesting STEM topics, from vaccines to new tech breakthroughs to the latest race cars. Listen to us every Tuesday and Friday for our latest episode

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Episode 21 - our final episode. It’s been a long ride, but we’ve finally got to what could well be the very last episode. Today, for the last time, we talk about 3D printed organs and the James Webb Space Telescope, including the images that JWST reveals on July 12th. https://youtu.be/nmMRMIE3MGw

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We're back for Season 2!

Join us as we talk about WWDC22 — Apple's World Wide Developer Conference for 2022. We talk about the latest features in iOS 16, WatchOS 9, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, including everything from customisable lock screens to Stage Manager to Continuity Camera, and everything in between. Parineet visited WWDC22 at Apple Park, in Cupertino, and he talks about his experience, including meeting the Chief of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi.

iOS 16 articles from macrumors

macOS Ventura articles from macrumors

watchOS 9 articles from macrumors

iPadOS 16 articles from macrumors

M2 Macbook Air from macrumors

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In this episode we talk about Google's latest event, Google I/O, that took place on the 11th of May. We talk about what they announced, from Pixel 6a and 7 to the Pixel Watch to the Pixel Tablet, and their more data-driven applications with Google Maps Immersive View and Google AR Glasses.

Pixel Tablet

Pixel 7

Pixel Buds Pro

Pixel Watch

AR Glasses

Maps Immersive View

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In this episode, we talk about climate change and how close we are to the 1.5°C deadline — we're too close! We talk about why, what big companies such as Apple and Amazon have to do with it, how they could change, and what it could mean for us directly in the future. 

Climate Spiral Animation

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A little bit of everything -  In this episode we talk about the pig heart transplant from a few weeks ago, and what happened to David Bennett Sr. We then talked about passwordless sign in and a future where we're never going to remember a password ever, followed by holograms in cars — will they really work? Why is Microsoft partnering with one of the largest car manufacturers in the world, for holograms?

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In this episode, we talk about ex-Nasa and Apple engineer Mark Rober, his love for science, and his grand motive to make the masses like science, whilst simultaneously exposing huge international scamming networks. We talk about the hierarchy and well-thought-out parts of the scam network, as well as how they work, and how Mark Rober, Jim Browning, and Trilogy Media uncovered 4 scam companies and reported them to the authorities.

Email for press regarding the uncovering

Mark Rober's Youtube Channel

Jim Browning's Youtube Channel

Trilogy Media's Youtube Channel

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In this episode, we talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter, its effects, and what the future looks like for the social media platform. We then talk about FinGo, a new payment system using only your finger — no phone, no card, no cash, as well as other payment systems, including facial recognition. 

The Boring Company

PopID

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In this episode, we talk about e-safety and Roblox, an online gaming platform, and how a child was kidnapped by being exploited by an unknown male on the game.

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In this episode, we are joined by Sam and we talk about the recently released Elden Ring and the AI that is behind their many bosses.

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In today's episode, we're joined by Sam, and talk about Robotic Surgery - the ethical use of robot arms, why they would be used, and the future of surgery. We also talk about Robokrill - a man-made krill used to gather data on oceans and ocean ecosystems.

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Today we talk about Apple's first event of 2022 - The Peek Performance event. We talk about the new iPhone 13 colors, iPhone SE, iPad Air and most importantly, the new Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and Mac Studio Display.

Tom's Hardware article

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Today we talk about the Whisper Project - a project by YouTuber JerryRigEverything (Zack Nelson), who built an electric Humvee from an old Humvee chassis, gutting it and replacing nearly all of the components with various components from generic electric motors, Tesla car batteries and more. We also talk about Zack's other projects, including the NotAWheelchair, community projects and Right to Repair projects

Oshcut's site

Zack's channel (JerryRigEverything)

NotAWheelChair

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Once again, we're joined by Sam, and we talk about choice and how we make the thousands of decisions we make every day, what impacts them, and how the brain is wired to deal with them. 

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Bonus episode! Today we interviewed Sasala, a clinical biochemist in the NHS. We talked to her about what she does, how she got to where she is today, and what education she needed, as well as what discouraged her and what regained her will to become a biochemist. Listen to us talk about the Royal Society of Pathologists, how to get into biochemistry and most importantly, how to find a career you'll enjoy and want to go into.

The disciplines of biochemistry from McGill University

The Royal Society of Pathologists

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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and we're joined by Vilekha, Prayksha, and Gaurika, 3 STEM students, to talk about their experiences and their thoughts on Women In STEM. We talk about workplace issues, education issues, what really the issue is and how they would go about tackling it.

For more information on Women In Stem, visit womeninstem.co.uk

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In today's episode, we're joined by Sam, and we talk about David Bennett's heart transplant. It was the first of its kind, using a pig heart instead of a human heart. Listen to us talk about the ethics, the process, and the potential future impact of it.

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In this episode we talk about Boeing's flying car, the AirCar, and how we're basically living in the future. Is it ethical to have autonomous planes? What about transforming cars? Listen to us answer those questions here!

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In this episode, we're joined by our first guest - Aidan, and we talk about electric cars, new electric battery plants, the strange locations they're being built in, and the ethics behind Autopilot crashes - who should be responsible? 

Driverless taxis in Milton Keynes

Coventry Airport gigafactory plans

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In this episode we talk about 5G frequencies and how they've been grounding planes in the US, canceling flights for many people and airlines, and Amazon's new stores, featuring contact-free checkout and 'Just Walk Out' technology, and the closely following retailers such as Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more.

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In this episode we talk about Microsoft's deal to buy Activision Blizzard - a humongous game holding company, privacy and what companies such as Apple and Meta's stance is on it, and the metaverse; what is it, what will it be for and when will we be in it?

Fortune article: https://fortune.com/2021/10/29/mark-zuckerberg-metaverse-privacy-facebook-meta

Horizon Workrooms video: https://youtu.be/lgj50IxRrKQ

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Welcome to the first episode of SciFries!

Listen to us talk about vaccines and how they work, led by Fikayo, and COVID Variants and Omicron, led by Parineet.

Join us next week for another episode of SciFries - a peek into the latest and greatest in STEMM

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Welcome to the Sci Fries podcast - The No.1 Podcast for all things STEM! Join us every week to get the latest insight into STEM!

We're a group of 3 teens, interested in everything to do with STEM. Listen as we interview interesting guests, answer your questions and talk about the latest in the STEM sectors.

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