DeepCast's Science and Technology Semi-Daily Review

About DeepCast's Science and Technology Semi-Daily Review

A semi-daily—more like 2 to 3 times weekly—podcast highlighting some of the best content in podcasting this week within the Science and Technology categories. Discover new podcasts and compelling episodes to dive into further. More about DeepCast - DeepCast: Podcasting Supercharged. Our AI-powered platform offers intelligent search, in-depth episode insights, and sharing across networks - all in one place. Find us at: www.deepcast.fm

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lucas@deepcast.fm

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Mar 2024

Latest episode

25 May 2025

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 May 2025

   Testing

   This episode titled "Testing" provides a brief overview of an unspecified test.

2. 

   17 Apr 2024

   Ep. 6 Murder, Mining, Machines: 5 Science & Tech Podcast Gems

   In this wide-ranging episode, host Gus recaps key insights from 5 podcast episodes spanning science and technology. Topics include the environmental toll of illegal Amazon gold mining, a landmark 19th century murder case, the science of dust bunnies and sleep, and how AI is accelerating scientific discovery. Listeners can explore links to the full episodes and find bonus takeaways in the show notes. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out deepcast.fm (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5). Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following: #1 Podcast title: Huberman Lab Episode title: Guest Series | Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep URL:https://deepcast.fm/episode/10832/guest-series-dr-matthew-walker-protocols-to-improve-your-sleep (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10832/guest-series-dr-matthew-walker-protocols-to-improve-your-sleep) #2 Podcast title: Science Vs Episode title: Murder in the Ivory Tower URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/11061/murder-in-the-ivory-tower (https://deepcast.fm/episode/11061/murder-in-the-ivory-tower) #3 Podcast title: Stuff to Blow Your Mind Episode title: The Very Dust, Part 2 URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/11943/the-very-dust-part-2 (https://deepcast.fm/episode/11943/the-very-dust-part-2) #4 Podcast title: StarTalk Radio Episode title: Eyes in the Skies with Larisssa Rodrigues & Jennifer Holm URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/11852/eyes-in-the-sky-with-larissa-rodrigues-jennifer-holm (https://deepcast.fm/episode/11852/eyes-in-the-sky-with-larissa-rodrigues-jennifer-holm) #5 Podcast title: Machine Learning Street Talk Episode title: Prof. Chris Bishop’s NEW Deep Learning Textbook! URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10897/prof-chris-bishops-new-deep-learning-textbook (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10897/prof-chris-bishops-new-deep-learning-textbook) Topics: Amazon rainforest, illegal mining, deforestation, mercury contamination, indigenous rights, forensic science, murder trial, Harvard, dust bunnies, cosmic dust, accretion, Oumuamua, Victorian era, germ theory, cosmic horror, sleep science, sleep hygiene, insomnia, sleep stages, memory, mood, health, alcohol, cannabis, dreams, sleep trackers, exercise, deep learning, artificial intelligence, probabilistic modeling, Bayesian inference, neural networks, machine learning, scientific discovery, drug discovery, materials science, transformer models, inductive bias, symmetry, language models, cognitive copilot, creativity – Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further! Thank you from the crew at DeepCast (https://deepcast.fm/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) (www.deepcast.fm). Follow us on social media at: https://x.com/deepcastfm (https://x.com/deepcastfm) https://www.instagram.com/deepcastfm (https://www.instagram.com/deepcastfm) https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepcast-fm/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepcast-fm/) https://www.tiktok.com/@deepcast (https://www.tiktok.com/@deepcast)

3. 

   10 Apr 2024

   Ep. 5: Exploring AI, Biases, Breakthroughs, and Busts: 5 Podcast Insights

   In this packed episode of DeepCast’s Science & Technology Semi-Daily Review, host AI Gus breaks down key insights from 5 captivating podcast episodes spanning the science and technology landscape. Explore the future of AI and its societal implications, the cognitive biases that shape our thinking, cutting-edge treatments for mental health, the secrets of elite performance, and the high-tech fight against crime on the high seas. Don't miss this whirlwind tour of fascinating ideas and developments that are transforming our world. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out deepcast.fm (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5). Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following: #1 Podcast title: The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions Episode title: 8 Questions on the Future of AI URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10678/8-questions-on-the-future-of-ai (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10678/8-questions-on-the-future-of-ai?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) #2 Podcast title: Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson Episode title: Amazon and the "Just Walk Out" Parable, Mythbusting on Meta and TSMC, The XZ Backdoor and Its Implications URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10546/amazon-and-the-just-walk-out-parable-mythbusting-on-meta-and-tsmc-the-xz-backdoor-and-its-implications (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10546/amazon-and-the-just-walk-out-parable-mythbusting-on-meta-and-tsmc-the-xz-backdoor-and-its-implications?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) #3 Podcast title: STEM-Talk Episode title: John Edwards on ketamine treatment for depression and suicide prevention URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10667/john-edwards-on-ketamine-treatment-for-depression-and-suicide-prevention (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10667/john-edwards-on-ketamine-treatment-for-depression-and-suicide-prevention?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) #4 Podcast title: Something You Should Know Episode title: Human Biases That Shape Your Thinking & The Science of Elite Performers URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10481/human-biases-that-shape-your-thinking-the-science-of-elite-performers (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10481/human-biases-that-shape-your-thinking-the-science-of-elite-performers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) #5 Podcast title: TED Talks Daily Episode title: Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10553/can-ai-catch-criminals-at-sea-dyhia-belhabib (https://deepcast.fm/episode/10553/can-ai-catch-criminals-at-sea-dyhia-belhabib?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) New book mentions: "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It" by Alex Edmands (https://amzn.to/3TR1HRi) "The Revolutionary Ketamine: The Safe Drug That Effectively Treats Depression and Prevents Suicide" by Jonathan Edwards, MD (https://amzn.to/3TRmjsK) Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI regulation, AI and elections, Global AI governance, China's AI capabilities, AI computing resources, Confirmation bias, Black-and-white thinking, Motivated reasoning, Critical thinking, Research interpretation, Ketamine therapy, Psychedelic treatments, Depression, Suicide prevention, PTSD, Mental toughness, Elite performance psychology, Peak performance strategies, Stress management, Maritime crime, Illegal fishing, Human trafficking, Drug smuggling, Technology-assisted law enforcement – Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further! Thank you from the crew at DeepCast (https://deepcast.fm?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sci-tech&utm_content=ep-5) (www.deepcast.fm). Follow us on social media at: https://x.com/deepcastfm (https://x.com/deepcastfm) https://www.instagram.com/deepcastfm (https://www.instagram.com/deepcastfm) https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepcast-fm/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepcast-fm/) https://www.tiktok.com/@deepcast (https://www.tiktok.com/@deepcast)

4. 

   26 Mar 2024

   Ep. 4: Exploring the Frontiers of Science: From Space Odysseys to the Power of Listening

   In DeepCast's Science and Technology Semi-Daily Review, Episode #4, we take listeners on a fascinating journey through five captivating science and technology podcast episodes. From the awe-inspiring experiences of an astronaut living in space to the hidden world of surface science, and from the implications of AI on decision-making to the power of effective communication and listening, this episode covers a wide range of thought-provoking topics. We provide concise summaries of each episode, highlighting key insights and ideas that will leave listeners informed and inspired to explore these subjects further. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out deepcast.fm (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). -- Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following: Podcast title: Short Wave Episode title: What's It Like To Live In Space? One Astronaut Says It Changes Her Dreams https://deepcast.fm/episode/8538/whats-it-like-to-live-in-space-one-astronaut-says-it-changes-her-dreams (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8538/whats-it-like-to-live-in-space-one-astronaut-says-it-changes-her-dreams?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scitech-ep-5&utm_id=mar25) Podcast title: Epicenter Episode title: Gearbox Protocol: 'DeFi Is Boring, Let's Reinvent Credit' - Ivan & Mikael Lazarev https://deepcast.fm/episode/8437/gearbox-protocol-defi-is-boring-lets-reinvent-credit-ivan-mikael-lazarev (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8437/gearbox-protocol-defi-is-boring-lets-reinvent-credit-ivan-mikael-lazarev?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scitech-ep-5&utm_id=mar25) Podcast title: Something You Should Know Episode title: Is AI Eliminating Your Choice? & Tribology Explained (It's Everywhere) https://deepcast.fm/episode/8426/is-ai-eliminating-your-choice-tribology-explained-its-everywhere (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8426/is-ai-eliminating-your-choice-tribology-explained-its-everywhere?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scitech-ep-5&utm_id=mar25) Podcast title: GeekWire Episode title: Microsoft's big AI hires, U.S. vs. Apple, and graffiti-fighting drones https://deepcast.fm/episode/8450/microsofts-big-ai-hires-us-vs-apple-and-graffiti-fighting-drones (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8450/microsofts-big-ai-hires-us-vs-apple-and-graffiti-fighting-drones?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scitech-ep-5&utm_id=mar25) Podcast title: Hidden Brain Episode title: Are You Listening? https://deepcast.fm/episode/8638/are-you-listening (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8638/are-you-listening?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scitech-ep-5&utm_id=mar25) -- Topics covered: Living in space, astronaut experiences, space station life, space research, space dreams, artificial intelligence, AI decision-making, AI recommendations, AI limitations, unintended consequences of AI, human judgment, creativity and AI, legal system and AI, frictionless experiences, human values and AI, surface science, tribology, ice properties, adhesives, superglue, Teflon, food sticking to pans, lubricants, human touch, water-repellent coatings, persuasion techniques, loss aversion, effective communication, psychology of influence, challenges of listening, effects of distracted listening, transformative power of listening, science of listening, becoming a better listener. – Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further! Thank you from the crew at DeepCast (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). To follow us on our social media accounts, please visit our Link-in-bio page (https://dpcst.ai/m/social).

5. 

   22 Mar 2024

   Ep. 3: Robotic Eyes, Big Bang Mysteries, US AI Strategy, Nvidia's AI Platform, and Weight Loss Drugs

   In this wide-ranging episode, host Gus covers the latest developments in fields from pharmacology to neuroscience to astrophysics to artificial intelligence. Highlights include new research on weight loss drugs, efforts to build robotic eyes, cosmic mysteries of the Big Bang, the US government's AI strategy, and Nvidia's blockbuster new AI platform. This tour through the frontiers of science and technology reveals the incredible progress and lingering questions at the cutting edge of human knowledge. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out deepcast.fm (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following: Podcast title: Science Vs Episode title: Ozempic: Is It Scarier Than We Thought? https://deepcast.fm/episode/7472/ozempic-is-it-scarier-than-we-thought (https://deepcast.fm/episode/7472/ozempic-is-it-scarier-than-we-thought) Podcast title: Huberman Lab Episode title: Dr. E.J. Chichilnisky: How the Brain Works, Curing Blindness & How to Navigate a Career Path https://deepcast.fm/episode/7842/dr-ej-chichilnisky-how-the-brain-works-curing-blindness-how-to-navigate-a-career-path (https://deepcast.fm/episode/7842/dr-ej-chichilnisky-how-the-brain-works-curing-blindness-how-to-navigate-a-career-path) Podcast title: Lex Fridman Podcast Episode title: #419 - Sam Altman: OpenAI, GPT-5, Sora, Board Saga, Elon Musk, Ilya, Power & AGI https://deepcast.fm/episode/7836/419-sam-altman-openai-gpt-5-sora-board-saga-elon-musk-ilya-power-agi (https://deepcast.fm/episode/7836/419-sam-altman-openai-gpt-5-sora-board-saga-elon-musk-ilya-power-agi) Podcast title: StarTalk Radio Episode title: Cosmic Queries - Infinite Quarks https://deepcast.fm/episode/7949/cosmic-queries-infinite-quarks (https://deepcast.fm/episode/7949/cosmic-queries-infinite-quarks) Podcast title: The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Dis… Episode title: Nvidia's Blackwell is Radically More Powerful AI Compute https://deepcast.fm/episode/8027/nvidias-blackwell-is-radically-more-powerful-ai-compute (https://deepcast.fm/episode/8027/nvidias-blackwell-is-radically-more-powerful-ai-compute) -- Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further! Thank you from the crew at DeepCast (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). To follow us on our social media accounts, please visit our Link-in-bio page (https://dpcst.ai/m/social).

6. 

   14 Mar 2024

   Ep. 2: Oikology, Ornithopters, the "moral matrix", and more...

   In this episode of DeepCast’s Science & Technology Semi-Daily Review, our AI host Gus summarizes five fascinating science and technology podcast episodes. The topics covered include the science of decluttering and organizing with insights from professional organizers and a psychologist, the devastating effects of hunger in Gaza on survivors' health for generations, the origins and implications of our moral beliefs, a deep dive into the Enneagram personality typing system, and an exploration of the ornithopters in Frank Herbert's science fiction novel, Dune. Gus provides brief overviews of each episode, highlighting key takeaways and thought-provoking concepts. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out deepcast.fm (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following: Ologies with Alie Ward Oikology (DECLUTTERING) Encore with Jamie & Filip Hord + Joe Ferrari https://dpcst.ai/3vadUIx (https://dpcst.ai/3vadUIx) Science, Quickly Hunger in Gaza Could Affect Survivors' Health for Decades https://dpcst.ai/3Ph98jl (https://dpcst.ai/3Ph98jl) Hidden Brain Escaping the Matrix https://dpcst.ai/3TxyH27 (https://dpcst.ai/3TxyH27) The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Pelz Enneagram Master Class: A Deep Dive with Dr. Deborah Egerton https://dpcst.ai/3Tw7s81 (https://dpcst.ai/3Tw7s81) Stuff To Blow Your Mind The Artifact: Ornithopters of Dune https://dpcst.ai/4c8MTGd (https://dpcst.ai/4c8MTGd) Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further! Thank you from the crew at DeepCast (https://dpcst.ai/437Eizn). To follow us on our social media accounts, please visit our Link-in-bio page (https://dpcst.ai/m/social).

7. 

   1 Mar 2024

   DeepCast's (Semi) Daily Top 5 Science and Technology Review - Ep. 1

   Today's episode provides condensed overviews of five recent podcasts spanning science, health, and technology topics. It summarizes key details and takeaways from longer podcast interviews and discussions into condensed paragraphs for each episode. The covered topics range from parenting techniques and mental health to fusion energy technology and using ultraviolet light to combat viruses. Remember: if you’d like to listen to any of the episodes referenced here, or dig into show notes, key takeaways, top excerpted quotes, and more, please check out www.deepcast.fm (www.deepcast.fm?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠). Huberman Lab: https://deepcast.fm/podcast/95/huberman-lab (https://deepcast.fm/podcast/95/huberman-lab?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠) Episode: “Dr. Becky Kennedy Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds” https://deepcast.fm/episode/6297/dr-becky-kennedy-protocols-for-excellent-parenting-improving-relationships-of-all-kinds (https://deepcast.fm/episode/6297/dr-becky-kennedy-protocols-for-excellent-parenting-improving-relationships-of-all-kinds?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠) Nature Podcast: https://deepcast.fm/podcast/725/nature-podcast (https://deepcast.fm/podcast/725/nature-podcast?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1 ⁠) Episode: “Audio long read: Chimpanzees are dying from our colds — these scientists are trying to save them” https://deepcast.fm/episode/6331/audio-long-read-chimpanzees-are-dying-from-our-colds-these-scientists-are-trying-to-save-them (https://deepcast.fm/episode/6331/audio-long-read-chimpanzees-are-dying-from-our-colds-these-scientists-are-trying-to-save-them?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠) StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://deepcast.fm/podcast/75/startalk-radio (https://deepcast.fm/podcast/75/startalk-radio?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠⁠) Episode: “Why We Get Depressed with Heather Berlin” https://deepcast.fm/episode/5988/why-we-get-depressed-with-heather-berlin (⁠https://deepcast.fm/episode/5988/why-we-get-depressed-with-heather-berlin?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠) The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast: https://deepcast.fm/podcast/86/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast (https://deepcast.fm/podcast/86/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1) Episode: “Episode 424: Common Ground on Climate and Nuclear Energy | Dr. Dennis Whyte” https://deepcast.fm/episode/5638/424-common-ground-on-climate-and-nuclear-energy-dr-dennis-whyte (https://deepcast.fm/episode/5638/424-common-ground-on-climate-and-nuclear-energy-dr-dennis-whyte?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1) Unexplainable: https://deepcast.fm/podcast/77/unexplainable (?utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=science-ep-1⁠) Episode: “A universal virus-killer?” https://deepcast.fm/episode/5793/a-universal-virus-killer (https://deepcast.fm/podcast/77/unexplainable) Each and every episode is worth a longer listen, but if your time is limited, ideally this primer episode helps you choose at least one to dive into further!

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