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This is the Discovery Files Podcast from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Join us as we explore the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and engineering with the researchers making these discoveries. Learn how scientific innovation bolsters the U.S. economy, supports our Nation’s interests around the globe, and improves the lives of Americans.

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Nearly 3 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur every year in the United States. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professor Kevin Minbiole discusses his work using artificial intelligence systems to discover new compounds to fight... more

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics-related fields employ 25% of the U.S. workforce. U.S. National Science Foundation-supported professors Erica Carlson and Muhsin Menekse discuss how their collaboration is inspiring the next generation ... more

Advances in artificial intelligence-driven technologies have the potential to impact the lives of Americans living with hearing loss substantially. Yasmin Kassim, a postdoctoral fellow and member of a group supported in part by NSF, has developed a d... more

Emerging artificial intelligence technologies are transforming the American enterprise. Madhur Behl, an NSF-supported associate professor, discusses software challenges in autonomous racing and how his program is helping to develop the AI workforce o... more

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Recent Guests

Erica Carlson
Professor working on quantum education and public outreach
Purdue University
Episode: Quantum Education
Muhsin Menekse
Professor focusing on engineering education and integrating quantum concepts into curricula
Purdue University
Episode: Quantum Education
Yasmin Kassim
Postdoctoral fellow and developer of Vassilia
Group supported in part by NSF
Episode: VASCilia
Madhur Behl
NSF-supported researcher leading autonomous cyber-physical systems group
University of Virginia
Episode: Autonomous Racing (Part One)
Axel Krieger
NSF-supported researcher
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: AI Powered Surgical Robot
Katie Skinner
NSF-supported assistant professor researching robotics, computer vision, and machine learning for autonomous exploration in remote environments
University/NSF-supported
Episode: AI4Shipwrecks
Miloš Popović
NSF-supported researcher; leader in photonic-electronic chip collaboration
Boston University; UC Berkeley; Northwestern University
Episode: Electronic Photonic Quantum Chip
Elizabeth Holley
NSF-supported researcher
Episode: Recovering Critical Minerals
Mikhail Lukin
Co-founder of Query Computing, Inc. and research professor; leading figure in quantum information science
Query Computing, Inc.; Laboratory/University
Episode: Quantum Error Correction

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Nate Podker
Host of the Discovery Files Podcast

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VASCilia
Q: So can you describe the Vision Analysis Stereocilia tool?
The tool, Vassilia, is a high-throughput, 3D analysis package that automates region selection, orientation correction, instance segmentation of hair cells, and extraction of morphological features, enabling researchers to obtain hundreds to thousands of measurements quickly and consistently.
Autonomous Racing (Part One)
Q: How did you become interested in racing?
The guest describes growing up as a roboticist who loved tinkering, doing undergrad work in India, and gradually merging control theory with machine learning to create autonomous racing platforms, starting from small RC cars and progressing to full-scale autonomous race cars through open-source collaboration and competitive robotics communities.
Autonomous Racing (Part One)
Q: What is autonomous racing?
Autonomous racing involves a full-scale Indy-style car with no driver, equipped with sensors and an onboard computer that makes real-time decisions, allowing the car to drive itself and even overtake other vehicles while competing in a structured league.
AI4Shipwrecks
Q: I want to hear about this data set that you have out there, AI for Shipwrecks. What is this?
The data set focuses on shipwreck detection using side scan sonar imagery, collected over five weeks in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and is intended to enable machine learning models for detection and autonomous close-range imaging.
Electronic Photonic Quantum Chip
Q: What is this electronic photonic quantum system on a chip?
It combines three components—electronic microelectronics, silicon photonics for optical circuits, and quantum functionality that enables generation of quantum-correlated photons—on a single mass-producible silicon chip, allowing high-bandwidth interconnects and potential for scalable quantum networks.

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This show spotlights cutting-edge science, engineering, and technology through in-depth conversations with researchers and industry experts. Episodes frequently explore AI in education, collaborative robotics, quantum computing, metamaterials, regenerative medicine, smart manufacturing, and other frontier topics, often tying research to practical applications, industry impact, and national opportunities. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex science into accessible storytelling, with guests ranging from university professors to industry pioneers who illuminate the practical and societal implications of their work. The format tends to blend technical explanations with real-world use cases, giving potential listeners a strong... more

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