Concordia Euronews Tech Talks podcast

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What is space debris? How do we manage it? Is it dangerous? Euronews Tech Talks investigates with Quentin Verspieren, Space Safety Programme Coordinator at the European Space Agency (ESA). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Moon, Mars and beyond with ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano 26:01

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The Artemis program, Mars exploration, and the future of the International Space Station mark an exciting era for space. ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joins Euronews Tech Talks to discuss these projects and Europe's role in them. Former commander of the International Space Station, Parmitano is now based in Houston, in the United States. There he works as the liaison officer between the European Astronaut Centre and the Johnson Space Centre, he answers the call: “Houston, we have a problem!” and he trains other astronauts for spacewalks. Image credits: ESA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Reconditioning and recycling lithium-ion batteries 22:59

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How can lithium-ion batteries be recycled and recovered? Why are these processes important, and what are the limitations of these practices? Euronews Tech Talks delves into these questions with Alban Regnier, president and co-founder of the French company Volt R and Alberto Tosoni, CEO of the Italian company Ecomet Refining. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Does Europe need lithium mines? 27:40

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Although Europe possesses several lithium reserves, many European citizens and environmental groups have strongly opposed mining projects. As a result, Europe remains heavily dependent on importing lithium and lithium-ion batteries. In today’s episode, Euronews explores the debate over lithium mines in Europe, featuring insights from two experts with differing viewpoints on the issue: Lindsey Wuisan, Resource, Justice, and New Economies' Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Europe, and Peter Tom Jones, Director of the KU Leuven Institute for Sustainable Metals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How would we live without lithium? 27:41

大约1年之前27:41

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From electric vehicles to satellites and spacecraft, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised our daily lives. Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand how by talking to Maitane Berecibar head of the Battery and Innovation Centre at the Vrije Universiteit in Brussels, Julia Poliscanova, Senior Director at Transport and Environment in Brussels, and Aurore Carré, Head of the Energy Storage Section at the European Space Agency, to understand the game-changing role of lithium. *250 Wh/kg instead of 2050 Wh/kg at minute 20:25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Q&A: Lithium, the key to a sustainable future? 22:46

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Lithium is among the most wanted raw materials, often referred to as the “white gold” for its central role in the production of lithium-ion batteries, used in technological devices and electric vehicles. But what is lithium? Is it truly the key to the ecological transition? Euronews Tech Talks explores the topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nuclear fusion: The Jet project 23:49

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Fusion energy could be a potential game-changer for the energy landscape, but scientists are still figuring out how to scale it for power plants. What makes fusion energy so challenging, and why is there so much hype around it? Euronews Tech Talks explored these questions through the JET project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nuclear energy: The debate 22:39

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Is nuclear energy worth its cost? Should green advocates support or oppose nuclear energy? The answers to these questions and many more on the Euronews Tech Talks nuclear energy debate episode with Michele Governatori and Myrto Tripathi. Michele Governatori is the power and gas programme lead at Ecco, the Italian climate change think tank; Myrto Tripathi is the head and founder of Voices of Nuclear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Atomium: fears and hopes, then and now 20:23

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The Euronews Tech Talks team heads to the iconic Atomium monument in Brussels. Nearly seven decades after its inauguration as a symbol of nuclear energy, the Atomium still sparks questions about potential dangers and its role in helping Europe achieve its environmental goals. Typically, we start our episode series with a documentary, but this time we’re diving straight into the Q&A. Prepare yourself to get answers to basic questions like What is nuclear power? as well as critical ones, such as What should we do with nuclear waste? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Inside Europe’s first IBM quantum data centre 17:42

大约1年之前17:42

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In southern Germany, Ehningen resembles any typical European family town—with a few local restaurants, a library, and children playing football in the streets. No one would expect that just a few kilometres away lies an industrial hub, home to one of the most groundbreaking technological revolutions: the first IBM quantum computing data centre in Europe. Euronews Tech Talks takes you inside on the occasion of its opening ceremony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Anti-ageing tips from astronauts 19:03

大约1年之前19:03

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Ever wondered how to stop accelerated ageing in astronauts, and if it could work on Earth? What's next for space labs? The European Space Agency may have the answer with Space Rider, a more time- and cost-efficient solution that doesn't rely on astronauts as test subjects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The body in space 13:58

大约1年之前13:58

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John McFall is the subject matter expert for a European Space Agency study aimed at fully integrating an astronaut with a physical disability into a long-duration mission to the International Space Station. He is the first astronaut candidate with a physical disability. In this episode, we will explore how space exploration affects the human body and how scientific research in this area is fundamental to advancing medicine here on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Concordia 34:27

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Dr. Jessica Studer has spent the last 3 months without seeing daylight. She is spending one year in one of Earth's most extreme places: Antarctica, at Concordia Station. Her research will help us better understand how humans adapt to hostile environments and how isolation impacts their health and well-being. Additionally, it will shed light on what astronauts experience while traveling in space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Q&A Is Schrödinger’s cat dead? 17:38

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What is quantum computing? How will it simplify our lives, and increase our productivity? What challenges does it face? Is quantum computing ever going to enter our everyday lives, replacing parts of our laptops and smartphones for quicker computations? And the century's mystery: Is Schrödinger’s cat dead or alive? We ask all these questions to two experts in quantum computing. Stephanie Wehner is a professor at Delft University of Technology and the director of the Quantum Internet Alliance. Mathias Van Den Bosch works at Thales Alenia Space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A day with advanced quantum computing 21:41

大约1年之前21:41