Babbage is our weekly podcast on science and technology, named after Charles Babbage—a 19th-century polymath and grandfather of computing. Host Alok Jha talks to our correspondents about the innovations, discoveries and gadgetry shaping the world. Published every Wednesday.
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Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 509 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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I’ve in technology for years. I’m staying on top of AI through this informative programming but I’m learning and listening to so much more like this recent show on ‘nature’ …the Japanese prescribe ‘nature walking’ for anti anxiety - now I understand the science that underlies why I need nature in my life winter spring summer and fall. Thank you for such informative journalism 🙏🙏
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