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IG Nobel Prize
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Zapata Computing
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Technical interviews with the greatest scientists in the world.

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Latest Episodes

How did we go from knowing almost nothing about genes to sequencing the entire human genome?

In this episode, we speak with Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Walter Gilbert, whose discoveries helped lay the foundation for modern genomics. Gilb... more

How do bacteria power one of the most sophisticated molecular machines in nature?

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Manson, one of the pioneers of bacterial motility research, whose nearly 50-year career has helped uncover how the bacterial... more

Why are so many companies betting on neutral atoms to build the first useful quantum computers?

In this episode, we speak with Mark Saffman, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and one of the pioneers of neutral atom quantum computing. ... more

Why are some of the world's largest technology companies betting on silicon photonics?

In this episode, we speak with John Bowers, professor at UC Santa Barbara and one of the pioneers of silicon photonics, about the technologies that are transformi... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Manson
Scientist/biophysicist discussing bacterial motility and flagellar motor research
Not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: How Bacteria Evolved Rotary Motors | Michael Manson
Mark Saffman
Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, pioneer in neutral atom quantum computing
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: The Atomic Physics Behind Neutral Atom Computers | Mark Saffman
John Bowers
Professor at UC Santa Barbara; pioneer in silicon photonics
UC Santa Barbara
Episode: Silicon Photonics and the Future of AI Scaling | John Bowers
Mike Levin
Biophysicist specializing in bioelectric signals and morphogenesis
Tufts University (implied from context)
Episode: Bioelectricity, Morphogenesis, and Two-Headed Worms | Michael Levin
Fred Chong
Professor of Computer Science, University of Chicago; quantum computing researcher involved in architecture and software stack development
University of Chicago
Episode: Quantum Architecture, QAOA, and Cancer Biomarkers | Fred Chong
Amir Yacoby
Professor at Harvard University, quantum sensing and condensed matter physics expert
Harvard University
Episode: How Quantum Sensors Can Measure Single Electrons | Amir Yacoby
Rob Devlin
Co-founder and CEO of Metalenz
Metalenz
Episode: The Physics of Un-Hackable Face Recognition | Rob Devlin on Metalenz
Philip Johnston
CEO of Starcloud
Starcloud
Episode: The Real Economics of Data Centers in Space | Starcloud CEO Philip Johnston
Craig Gidney
Researcher at Google Quantum AI
Google Quantum AI
Episode: How To Make Quantum Algorithms Cheaper | Craig Gidney on Magic-State Factories, Resource Estimates

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Misha Lukin
Host of the podcast and interviewer (frequently appears across episodes, associated with Infleqtion via interview host)
Mike Levin
Host of the podcast and interviewer (co-host in several episodes)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • I would pay tuition for this podcast

    Thanks for such incredible conversations. Please keep it going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NSolin
    United States4 months ago
  • Secrets of the universe/Deepest physics podcast

    Like if 3 blue 1 brown was doing three hour interviews with noble prize winners

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midnightflutter
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    What an incredible, rich, amazing series. Bravo to the team ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna 🦋 👩🏻‍🔬
    United Statesa year ago

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Great for understanding the roadmap of quantum tech and scalable systems.
Guests are top-tier scientists and practitioners, with practical industry insights.
Highly technical, deeply informative for researchers and engineers.
Production quality and depth are consistently strong, appealing to serious science fans.

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How Quantum Sensors Can Measure Single Electrons | Amir Yacoby
Q: What are the practical challenges in fabricating multi-sensor probes on non-planar surfaces?
The main challenge is high-resolution fabrication on non-flat, non-planar tip surfaces, which complicates patterning of SQUIDs, SETs, and Josephson junctions. It requires robust processes to spin coat, pattern, and align multi-layer devices on tapered, non-planar geometries, and often demands iterative refinement to achieve reliable yields.
How Quantum Sensors Can Measure Single Electrons | Amir Yacoby
Q: What makes the singlet-triplet qubit particularly useful for sensing?
The singlet-triplet encoding is highly sensitive to gradients in magnetic or electric fields because separating the spins exposes them to differential fields; the subsequent re-merge phase depends on how long they were separated, enabling precise readout of environmental parameters and enhanced charge or spin sensitivity.
How Quantum Sensors Can Measure Single Electrons | Amir Yacoby
Q: How do you physically separate and then recombine two electrons to study entanglement in practice?
They are placed in two quantum dots, each holding one electron. By applying electrostatic gates, you can push them apart; later, by tuning interactions and magnetic fields, you can merge them again and observe whether the singlet state survives, or whether a transition to a triplet occurs, indicating how environmental interactions affect entanglement.
The Physics of Un-Hackable Face Recognition | Rob Devlin on Metalenz
Q: How has the transition from prototyping to mass production shaped your approach to product design?
It required embracing design for manufacturing, anticipating yield and reliability across millions of units, and partnering with the right foundry to scale the process from lab wafers to consumer devices.
Snell's Law, Metasurfaces, and Metalenses | Federico Capasso
Q: What does you recommend to younger generations of scientists?
He emphasizes the importance of single-mindedness, passion, and maintaining a work-life balance.

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This show features in-depth conversations with leading scientists across physics, engineering, and neuroscience, often centered on quantum computing, photonics, and cutting-edge bioscience. Episodes mix historical context with practical engineering challenges, roadmap thinking, and industry implications, and frequently highlight how new technologies could transform data centers, sensing, and biomedical research. Notable elements include long-form, technically rich interviews with world-renowned researchers, a strong emphasis on hardware-software co-design, and real-world industry partnerships driving commercialization. The format tends to attract listeners who want rigorous technical insight, honest assessments of scalability, and a sense o... more

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