Catherine de Lange

Join Sam Wong, News editor for New Scientist, Catherine de Lange, editor, and Madeleine Cuff, reporter, as they explore awe-inspiring science stories of 2024. Discover how preserved brains are easier to find than thought and the potential of seafloor metallic nodules as geobatteries. They discuss surprising findings about Dyson Spheres and alien life, dive into cultural highlights like the installation 'Breathing with the Forest', and full cheers about flowers that sequester nickel and groundbreaking frog conservation efforts. Plus, a fun quiz tests science knowledge!

Catherine de Lange, Editor at New Scientist who attended a Royal Society conference, explains how AI is being shaped mostly by men. She highlights everyday design biases from crash test dummies to phones. Conversations cover AI neglecting women’s health and caregiving, funding and culture in tech, and whether current models must be rebuilt for fairness.

Catherine de Lange, Editor of New Scientist, is joined by Sam Wong and Madeleine Cuff, both key players in science journalism. They explore mind-boggling scientific discoveries, like the finding of preserved brains and metallic nodules on the ocean floor acting as geobatteries. They dive into cosmic questions regarding alien life and celebrate unique cultural highlights from the year. Listeners are treated to a fun quiz on food and animal behavior while enjoying quirky facts, such as the world's largest coral reef and antifungal hospitals for frogs.