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| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 21 | Founded | a year ago |
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Asegun Henry, an innovator and professor at MIT, says that energy storage is arguably the single most important technological problem we have to solve. He is developing and commercializing a new type of battery based on thermal energy conversion inst... more
We rely on our energy systems to allow us to do work, travel, process information, and support all sorts of economic activity. MIT Professor Jessika Trancik helps us zoom out for a big picture view of how energy systems are shaped and where there is ... more
MIT professor and entrepreneur Ariel Furst is used to people underestimating what biology can do. But she is proving that DNA and microbes can help us decarbonize energy: DNA can be harnessed to transform carbon into useful products and in her words,... more
As an economist, Namrata Kala has considered how incentivization can alter human behavior and help policies succeed. She leverages this expertise to help us examine how the world's most populous country, India, is thinking about clean energy and the ... more
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Addressing the urgent need for innovation in energy systems, insights shared throughout episodes focus on a diverse range of topics including clean energy technologies, sustainable practices, and the intricacies of energy policy. Listeners explore breakthrough concepts such as quantum dots in solar technology, innovative carbon capture methods, and the potential of fusion energy, highlighting expert contributions from various prominent figures in academia and industry. The unique blend of scientific exploration with real-world applications serves as a platform for discussion on the intersection of technology and the environment, promoting a critical dialogue on achieving a sustainable energy future.
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