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Understanding the Elegant Math Behind Modern Machine Learning 1:14:43

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Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace—what does that mean for the future of technology, venture capital, business, and even our understanding of ourselves? Award-winning journalist and writer Anil Ananthaswamy joins us for our latest episode to discuss his latest book Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Math Behind Modern AI . Anil helps us explore the journey and many breakthroughs that have propelled machine learning from simple perceptrons to the sophisticated algorithms shaping today’s AI revolution, powering GPT and other models. The discussion aims to demystify some of the underlying math that powers modern machine learning to help everyone grasp this technology impacting our lives, even if your last math class was in high school. Anil walks us through the power of scaling laws, the shift from training to inference optimization, and the debate among AI’s pioneers about the road to AGI—should we be concerned, or are we still missing key pieces of the puzzle? The conversation also delves into AI’s philosophical implications—could understanding how machines learn help us better understand ourselves? And what challenges remain before AI systems can truly operate with agency? If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for exclusive insights and updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits. Links: Read Why Machines Learn, Anil’s latest book on the math behind AI https://www.amazon.com/Why-Machines-Learn-Elegant-Behind/dp/0593185749 Learn more about Anil Ananthaswamy’s work and writing https://anilananthaswamy.com/ Watch Anil Ananthaswamy’s TED Talk on AI and intelligence https://www.ted.com/speakers/anil_ananthaswamy Discover the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship that shaped Anil’s AI research https://ksj.mit.edu/ Understand the Perceptron, the foundation of neural networks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perceptron Read about the Perceptron Convergence Theorem and its significance https://www.nature.com/articles/323533a0…

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Wildfire Tech

“Canada Report: 2023 Fire Season.” Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 2023.
“Fact Sheet: Climate Change and Wildfires.” Canadian Climate Institute. 2024.
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#ADHDtest

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Human Echolocation

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Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation

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Wildfire Tech

“Canada Report: 2023 Fire Season.” Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 2023.
“Fact Sheet: Climate Change and Wildfires.” Canadian Climate Institute. 2024.
Source 3, Source 4, Source 5, Source 6, Source 7, Source 8, Source 9, Source 10, Source 11, Source 12

#ADHDtest

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Human Echolocation

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The Science of Survival 32:19

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The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery. To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine talks to legendary survivalist Rob Nelson about his experiences thriving in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Rob also gets into some of the facts and myths behind common survival techniques. Then, Sam is joined by Naked and Afraid survivalist, Mandy Horvath. Mandy is the show’s first bi-lateral amputee contestant and she speaks on the physical, environmental, and emotional challenges of participating on the show. Sam also digs into the science behind what’s really going on with our bodies when trapped in the wilderness. Link to Show Notes HERE Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice 25:23

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Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore who is a marine ecologist and the founder of Black in Marine Science to talk about her research as well as her advocacy work to ensure equitable systems are in place for Black scientists within the scientific community. Sam digs into a deep sea sponge that has inspired researchers to create a filter that can protect our oceans from a future oil spill and a recent study released where scientists created mice using the DNA from two sperms. Link to full Show Notes HERE Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking 32:49

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The White Lotus is about to be back on our screens on Max so today, we’re diving into the latest trend among elite travelers: longevity tourism. Then, our host Sam speaks to Dr. Jodi Halpern about the mental health effects that come along with the rise of AI technology. And finally, we explore the ins and outs of fracking. Link to all sources here Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies 29:49

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stomach when you’re experiencing infatuation. Then, astrobiologist Dr. Lynn Rothschild joins us to discuss extremophiles and what they can tell us about potential life on other planets. And finally, we discuss the ins and outs of the FDA’s recent ban of Red Dye 3. Red Dye 3 “FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.” by JoNel Aleccia. 2025 Source 2, Source 3 , Source 4, Source 5 , Source 6 , Source 7, 8 , 9 , 1 0, 11, 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 Extremophiles “Lynn J. Rothschild.” by NASA. 2024 . Butterflies “Why Do I Feel Butterflies in My Stomach When I’m on a Date?” by Trisha Pasricha. 2023 Source 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7, 8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs 25:58

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Today, we dive into the science around man’s best friend to celebrate the Puppy Bowl airing on Animal Planet, February 9th. Sam explores what’s really going on with the recent phenomenon of people teaching their dogs to communicate through word buttons. Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach joins the show to discuss her research into the mental health benefits of emotional support animals. Finally, we tackle the power and possibility of a dog’s sense of smell. Canine Chat “Soundboard-trained dogs produce non-accidental, non-random and non-imitative two-button combinations.” by Amelia P. M. Bastos, Zachary N. Houghton, et al. 2024. Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Emotional Support Animals “Exploring Benefits of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Longitudinal Pilot Study with Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).” by Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Aviva Vincent, Barry Scheuermann, Mamta Ojha. 2022. Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Sniffer Dogs “Massachusetts schools use dogs to sniff out Covid-19.” by Gary Tuchman. 2024. Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7 Source 8 Source 9 Source 10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation 26:38

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On today’s episode, we dive into the tech helping us respond to the growing risk of wildfires, including the use of AI systems and smoke detectors. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Linda Charmaraman from the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab about a recent study that looks into misinformation on TikTok when it comes to diagnosing ADHD. Finally, we talk about how both blind and sighted humans are encouraging greater neuroplasticity in their brains through learning echolocation. Wildfire Tech “Canada Report: 2023 Fire Season.” Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 2023. “Fact Sheet: Climate Change and Wildfires.” Canadian Climate Institute. 2024. Source 3 , Source 4 , Source 5 , Source 6 , Source 7 , Source 8 , Source 9 , Source 10 , Source 11 , Source 12 #ADHDtest Source 1, Source 2 , Source 3 Human Echolocation Source 1 , Source 2 , Source 3 , Source 4 Newscast Soundbites Source 1 , Source 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Electro-Agriculture, Space Exploration, Vision Repair 31:02

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Electro-Agriculture “Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique.” by Adam Kovac. 2024 “Electro-agriculture: Revolutionizing farming for a sustainable future.” by Bradie S. Crandall, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Robert E. Jinkerson, et al. 2024 Space Exploration with Dr. Robert Lillis “An ESCAPADE to Mars, on the cheap.” The Planetary Society. 2021. “ESCAPADE: Mission to Mars.” Rocketlab. “Mission to Mars - ESCAPADE.” Rocketlab . “Dr. Rob Lillis.” Harvath Law Group. “MAVEN Maps Electric Currents around Mars that are Fundamental to Atmospheric Loss.” by William Steigerwald. 2020. Stem Cell Vision Repair “Induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium for transplant surgery: a single-arm, open-label, first-in-human interventional study in Japan.” by Takeshi Soma, Yoshinori Oie, Hiroshi Takayanagi, Shoko Matsubara, et al. 2024 “World First: Stem Cell Transplant Restores Vision in Multiple People.” by Carly Cassella. 2024. “Stem cell transplant shows promise for vision loss.” by Rebecca Turner. 2024. “Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency.” ColumbiaDoctors. “Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.” UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center. Newscast Soundbites Mars Exploration Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Habit Formation, Space Bacteria, Leftie Musicians 22:53

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery! This week, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral scientist, to unravel habit formation and debunk the 21-day myth. We also learn about a newly discovered link between musical training and left-handedness. Plus, hear about some space station bacteria that are flexing their superpowers! Habit Formation “What Machine Learning Can Teach Us About Habit Formation.” by Anastasia Buyalskaya. 2024 . Space Bacteria “Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Found on ISS Mutating to Become Functionally Distinct.” by Elizabeth E. Keller. 2024 . “Mutant Superbugs Pose a Threat to Human Life in Space.” by Javier Yanes. 2024. Leftie Musicians “Left-Handed Musicians Appear to Develop Unique Brain Pathways for Language Processing.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024 . Newscast Soundbites Microorganisms discovered on the Mir Space Station Space Station Live: Studying Basic Biology in Space There Are Microbes in Space?! Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Introducing: Curiosity Weekly 1:57

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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release :Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause, Ultrasound Sticker 10:16

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Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure. Depression Temp •“Are Body Temperature and Depression Linked? Science Says, Yes.” by Jess Berthold. 2024. •“Surprising Link Discovered Between Body Temperature and Depression.” by Jess Berthold. 2024. Cold Water Menopause •“Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms.” EurekAlert! 2024. •“Is cold water swimming in the winter healthy?” by Bard Amundsen. 2021. Ultrasound Sticker •“This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organs.” by Jennifer Chu. 2024. •“Wearable bioadhesive ultrasound shear wave elastography.” by Hsiao-Chuan Liu, et al. 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release: Bipolar Blood Test, Music & Pain, Puffin Hybrid 11:26

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Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that could revolutionize bipolar diagnoses, how music could help knock out pain, and how a changing climate is changing puffins. Bipolar Blood Test •“Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder.” University of Cambridge. 2023. •“Bipolar Disorder.” NIH. n..d. •“Diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders.” by Fernando S. Goes. 2023. Music & Pain •“Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia.” by Darius Valevicius, et al. 2023. •“Editorial: Perspectives on music and pain: from evidence to theory and application.” by Annabel J. Cohen, et al. 2023. Puffin Hybrid •“Hybridization of Atlantic puffins in the Arctic coincides with 20th-century climate change.” by Oliver Kersten, et al. 2023. •“Atlantic Puffin.” n.a. N.d. •“Puffin FAQs.” Audubon. N.d. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release: Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon 11:38

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Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon. Mind-Reading •“Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024. •“The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022. •“The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know.” by Liam Drew. 2023. •“How our brains decode speech: special neurons process certain sounds.” by Saima Sidik. 2023. Universe’s Brightest Object •“Astronomers discover universe’s brightest object - a quasar powered by a black hole that eats a sun a day.” by Tory Shepherd. 2024. •“What is a quasar?” by Andy Briggs. 2021. •“Revealed: the oldest black hole ever observed, dating to dawn of universe.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023. Cinnamon •“Cinnamon supplements reduce blood glucose in people with prediabetes.” by Dani Mann. 2024. •“Cinnamon and Diabetes.” n.a. 2023. •“Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes).” by Mike Watts. 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release: B12, Healthy Forests, Ketamine & the Brain 11:49

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Today, you’ll learn about a supervitamin you might already be taking some good news about the health of the world’s forests, and a new study that mapped ketamine’s effects on the brain. B12 •“Vitamin B12 emerges as key player during cellular reprogramming.” by Alba Vilchez-Acosta. 2023. •“Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration.” ScienceDaily. 2023. Healthy Forests •“Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned - or thinned.” by Kara Manke. 2023. •“2023 North American Wildfires.” CDP. 2023. •“Forest restoration and fuels reduction work: Different pathways for achieving success in the Sierra Nevada.” by Scott L. Stephens, et al. 2023. Ketamine & the Brain •“New Study Maps Ketamine’s Effects on Brain.” by Christopher D. Shea. 2023. •“Ketamine.” reviewed by Melisa Puckey. 2023. •“Whole-brain mapping reveals the divergent impact of ketamine on the dopamine system.” by Malika S. Datta, et al. 2023. •“Understanding Ketamine Treatment for Depression.” n.a. 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release: Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers 11:19

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible dangers of growing leafy greens in microgravity, a study that let AI tag along with a toddler to learn language the human way, and research on stabilizing elephant populations on the African savannah. Microgravity Gardening •“Simulated microgravity facilitates stomatal ingression by Salmonella in lettuce and suppresses a biocontrol agent.” by Noah Totsline, et al. 2024. •“The Future.” NASA. N.D. •“What will astronauts eat during long missions in space?” Leidos. 2023. AI Learns Language •“AI learns language through the experience of a single child in groundbreaking study.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. •“Grounded language acquisition through the eyes and ears of a single child.” by Wai Keen Vong, et al. 2024. Elephant Numbers •“Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant.” by Ryan M. Huang, et al. 2024. •“The African Savanna.” by Michael Swiderek. 2021. •“Africa’s great savannahs may be more endangered than the world’s rainforests.” by Jeremy Hance. 2012. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Re-release: Silk-Making Bacteria, Deep Coral, CRISPR Agriculture 11:09

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Today, you’ll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent. Silk-Making Bacteria •“Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024. •“Two-step conversion of polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023. •“Our planet is choking on plastic.” UNEP. n.d. •“In Images: Plastic is Forever.” UN. n.d. Deep Coral •“World’s largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking beneath the Gulf Stream ‘right on the doorstep’ of US coast.” by Harry Baker. 2024. •“Status of Coral Reefs.” Reef Resilience Network. N.d. •“Life Below Water.” UN. 2020. CRISPR Agriculture •“CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa.” by Heidi Ledford. 2024. •“Witchweed.” USDA. n.d. •“Africa’s agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse.” By Gareth Hodder & Brenda Migwalla. 2023. •“GMOs or non-GMOs? The CRISPR Conundrum.” By Aftab Ahmad, et al. 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…