
Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) - the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Made by and hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 173 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTech NewsEntrepreneurshipNews | |||

AI takes on marine wildlife traffickers
Wildlife trafficking doesn't just involve rhino horn and elephant ivory. Marine species such as shark fins, seahorses and sea cucumbers are also smuggled around the world, threatening vulnerable ecosystems. Res... more
The Tiny Liquid-Metal Pump That Could Transform Robotics
Soft robotics is one of the fastest-growing fields in technology, drawing inspiration from nature to create machines that are flexible, adaptable and safer for human interaction. In this episo... more
Recorded during rehearsals for the very first East Midlands Tech Week, this special edition of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast celebrates 10 years of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) and the Midlands’ extraordinary history of innovat... more
Refrigeration’s Climate Problem and the Startup Trying to Solve It
Refrigeration is responsible for a huge share of global carbon emissions but Colombian startup NanoFreeze believes biotechnology could change that. Founder and CEO Isabel Pulido expla... more
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Global tech storytelling that goes beyond hype to explore tech's real-world impact across cultures and societies. Episodes mix policy, privacy, sustainability, and innovation through interviews with policymakers, researchers, and founders tackling issues like border tech, AI sustainability, open financial inclusion, and gender-focused enterprise. Notable strengths include long-form, data-driven analysis, international perspectives, and a willingness to surface underreported tech stories, from digital rights to climate-aware computing. The show often features practitioners and researchers who bring pragmatic insights for readers seeking to understand how technology changes people's lives around the world. Potential listeners will likely find... more
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