Episodes

  • How Trump’s tariffs could drive up the cost of batteries, EVs, and more

    How Trump’s tariffs could drive up the cost of batteries, EVs, and more
    May 7 2025
    The incoming administration’s hostile trade plans threaten to slow the shift to cleaner industries, boost inflation, and stall the economy. This story was written by James Temple and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    15 mins
  • The second wave of AI coding is here

    The second wave of AI coding is here
    Apr 30 2025
    A string of startups are racing to build models that can produce better and better software. They claim it’s the shortest path to AGI. This story was written by Will Douglas Heaven and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    19 mins
  • Quantum computing is taking on its biggest challenge: noise

    Quantum computing is taking on its biggest challenge: noise
    Apr 23 2025
    For a while researchers thought they’d have to make do with noisy, error-prone systems, at least in the near term. That’s starting to change. This story was written by Michael Brooks and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    22 mins
  • Will we ever trust robots?

    Will we ever trust robots?
    Apr 16 2025
    If most robots still need remote human operators to be safe and effective, why should we welcome them into our homes? This story was written by James O'Donnell and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    23 mins
  • Exosomes are touted as a trendy cure-all. We don’t know if they work.

    Exosomes are touted as a trendy cure-all. We don’t know if they work.
    Apr 9 2025
    People are spending thousands of dollars on unproven exosome therapies for hair loss, skin aging, and acne, as well as more serious conditions like long covid and Alzheimer’s. This story was written by Jessica Hamzelou and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    25 mins
  • The quest to figure out farming on Mars

    The quest to figure out farming on Mars
    Apr 2 2025
    If we’re going to live on Mars we’ll need a way to grow food in its arid dirt. Researchers think they know a way. This story was written by David W. Brown and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    27 mins
  • How tracking animal movement may save the planet

    How tracking animal movement may save the planet
    Mar 26 2025
    Researchers have been dreaming of an Internet of Animals. They’re getting closer to monitoring 100,000 creatures—and revealing hidden facets of our shared world. This story was written by Matthew Ponsford and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    28 mins
  • Happy birthday, baby! What the future holds for those born today

    Happy birthday, baby! What the future holds for those born today
    Mar 19 2025
    An intelligent digital agent could be a companion for life—and other predictions for the next 125 years. This story was written by Kara Platoni and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.
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    28 mins