Dr. Omar Akbari and his team have achieved the seemingly impossible. They've developed innovative techniques for editing malaria genes within mosquitoes, opening a new chapter in the fight against this ancient scourge. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the way we approach not just malaria but numerous other dangerous diseases carried by insects. In this episode, we'll explore the science behind this groundbreaking research, its implications for global health, and the journey that led Dr. Akbari to this momentous breakthrough. Get ready to be inspired and informed as we delve into the world of gene editing and its profound impact on disease prevention. So, whether you're a science enthusiast, a global health advocate, or simply eager to learn about the incredible strides being made to save lives, you're in for a treat! --- 🔗 Stay connected with Future Here: Website: https://www.future-here.com Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/futurehereshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/futurehereshow Facebook: https://facebook.com/futurehere

🍔 Imagine a world where your favorite meat products are produced without traditional livestock farming—a world where sustainability meets deliciousness. Danielle Desmet and Upside Foods are at the forefront of this culinary revolution, using innovative biotechnology to grow cultured meat. Welcome back to Future Here, where we embark on a journey through the realms of science, innovation, and technology. In this special episode, we're thrilled to revisit a captivating conversation with Danielle Desmet, the R&D Project Manager & Chief of Staff for the VP of R&D at Upside Foods (formerly Memphis Meats). 🚀 Join us in this enlightening conversation and take another bite into the sustainable food revolution. Whether you're a foodie, an environmental advocate, or simply curious about the food on your plate, this episode promises to tantalize your taste buds and inspire your eco-conscious spirit. Join us in this culinary adventure as we revisit our insightful conversation with Danielle Desmet. The future of food is here, and it's sustainable, delicious, and environmentally friendly! 🍽️✨ #SustainableFood #DanielleDesmet #FutureOfFood #Science #Innovation #SubscribeNow #PodcastListeners 🌟 Don't forget to subscribe to Future Here on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform to stay updated with the latest in science and innovation. If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to explore in future episodes, please share them in the comments or leave us a review. Your voice matters! --- 🔗 Stay connected with Future Here: Website: https://www.future-here.com Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/futurehereshow Instagram: https://instagram.com/futurehereshow Facebook: https://facebook.com/futurehere Future Here covers cutting-edge science and technology that has the potential to help solve some of humankind's biggest challenges. Listen to the Future Here podcast: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtWhif9u2VWb9Y5z9OTmeHl71GhRSEgu6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IpdF1wOpIDG1WPPFKAbRJ?si=bb9842385b8c4d1b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/future-here/id1684812213 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Z1dHVyZWhlcmUvZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjA0MHz6YmBAxWtdPEDHf6WAEUQ9sEGegQIARAC Topics include: #AI #Biotech #Renewable energy #Solar power #Quantum computing #Space exploration and other interesting future technology

Dr. Chetan Nayak, Technical Fellow at Microsoft is a luminary in the world of quantum computing, a brilliant mind-shaping the future of technology, and a Microsoft Research Fellow whose insights are at the forefront of innovation. Ladies and gentlemen, it's an absolute privilege to introduce you to Chetan Nayak! Chetan is not just a name in the field; he's a visionary whose work has opened new dimensions in our understanding of quantum mechanics and its practical applications. With a background that includes a Ph.D. from Princeton and over 30 quantum physics research papers to his name, Chetan has been instrumental in advancing the frontiers of quantum computing. In today's episode, we dive deep into the captivating world of quantum computing, exploring its potential to revolutionize industries, tackle some of the most complex problems facing humanity, and even change the way we perceive the universe.

Sarah Merrick is the founder and CEO of UK-based wind energy startup Ripple Energy. Ripple Energy has a unique business model of offering wind and solar power ownership through co-operatives. This means that through Ripple, retail customers can buy a part of a solar park or wind farm and enjoy zero-carbon electricity. It’s definitely an exciting way to fund wind and solar energy production. This year Ripple has had 8,000 new members join in their largest project to date and they raised over £20M to fund their first solar park. In the interview, Sarah shares how she founded Ripple and how wind energy has grown from a niche resource to now accounting for 24% of total electricity generation in the UK.

Future Here is a show that discusses cutting-edge science and technology that has the potential of changing humankind's future - for the better.

For this Future Here podcast episode, I had the opportunity to interview Mikael Johansson, the Manager of Quantum Technologies at CSC - IT Center for Science in Finland.

Quantum computers can in theory perform certain operations and complete tasks far faster than traditional computers, but they are still a long way from reaching their full potential. 

While a traditional computer uses binary bits to perform all its calculations, quantum computers use qubits that can be a zero, a one, or both at the same time. 

It’s definitely a lot to wrap your head around, but Mikael does a great job of describing how this actually works - both in theory and practice.

Mikael works at CSC on the research and development of a 5-qubit quantum computer called HELMI. If you happened to listen to the first Future Here podcast episode, you might already know that last winter HELMI was connected with Europe’s fastest traditional supercomputer called LUMI. Together these instruments create the world’s most powerful computational device.

In the interview, we discuss quantum computing - its future, current state and challenges - as well as Mikael’s motivations for choosing this career path involving quantum computers.

CSC - IT Center for Science's press release on the HELMI quantum computer

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Could we drink water absorbed directly from the air?

In the second Future Here podcast episode, Dr Youhong Nancy Guo, a postdoctoral researcher at MIT discusses her team's research on super-absorbent hydrogels. These can absorb water directly from the surrounding air. These can help create clean, drinkable water in arid areas.

Dr Guo's team's research article was Nature Communications Top 25 Chemistry and Materials Sciences Articles of 2022

Dr Youhong Nancy Guo was chosen by ⁠Forbes for their 30 under 30: Science 2023 list⁠.

⁠Dr. Guo's personal website and CV.⁠

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The first Future Here podcast interview covers the LUMI supercomputer. The LUMI supercomputer in Finland is Europe's fastest supercomputer and the world's thirds fastest (2023).

Guests:

Pekka Manninen, Director of Science and Technology, CSC - IT Center for Science Ltd
and Jenni Kontkanen, PhD, Development Manager in Digital Twin Technologies

Links:

The official LUMI supercomputer website

LUMI facts and system architecture

Article: LUMI selected as a platform for Destination Earth’s Climate Change Adaptation Digital Twin

Thanks to the interviewees and the whole CSC team for arranging the interview!