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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Bryan Hsu talks about the role of bacteriophages in the gut , articleHsu explained the role of bacteriophages, commonly called phages, in the gut microbiome as well as their potential in phage therapy and the potential as a tool against antibiotic resistance.
Date: May 12, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: David Bieri talks about making sense of economic climates , article
Bieri discussed the complexities of understanding economic climates, the role of government in providing certainty, and the interplay between economics and humanity.
Date: May 05, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matt Wisnioski and Michael Meindl talk about the magic behind 'The Magic School Bus' , article
Wisnioski and Meindl discuss the enduring impact of “The Magic School Bus,” which is best known as a long-running educational television show for children.
Date: Apr 28, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Eiman Elgewely talks about using virtual reality to explore historical spaces , article
Elgewely explained how digital technology can help revive lost heritages, increase access, and provide insights for current applications and described two recent projects — 3D virtual reality creations of the house of Sheikh Isa in Bahrain and Meketre's ancient Egyptian garden.
Date: Apr 21, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Alex DiFeliceantonio talks about ultra-processed foods , article
DiFeliceantonio discussed the prevalence of ultra-processed foods in the American diet, their association with various health issues, and the challenges of navigating food choices in a highly processed environment, among other topics.
Date: Apr 14, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Shalini Misra talks about technology's impact on the Appalachian Trail , article
Misra explained the tensions between traditional hiking experiences and modern technology and emphasized the need for a balance between accessibility and preservation of natural environments.
Date: Apr 07, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Brendan David-John talks about the dangers of gaze data , article
David-John explores the potential for gaze data to reveal personal information and related security implications, especially in a military context, and shared the projects he’s currently working on to better mitigate this threat.
Date: Mar 31, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Liesel Ritchie talks about community dynamics during and after disasters , article
Ritchie discusses social capital’s role in community resilience. how natural disasters differ from other types of disasters, the need for strong community relationships, and the importance of listening to community needs when providing assistance from the outside.
Date: Mar 24, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Dustin Read talks about the public perception of affordable housing , article
Read explained that building public support is a critical piece of affordable housing projects and shared his research on things that might influence that, including profit status and development size.
Date: Mar 10, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Laszlo Horvath talks about the complexities of packaging , article
Horvath explained all the factors that need to be considered during packaging design. insights related to affordability and sustainability, as well as the effects of international tariffs and other supply chain disruptions.
Date: Mar 03, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ella Atkins talks about engineering safer airspace , article
Atkins explains the differences between visual flight rules and instrument flight rules and the challenges posed by having two sets of rules in the same airspace. She also discusses the recent incidents involving aircraft collisions and the technological advancements that could enhance safety.
Date: Feb 24, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Eli Vlaisavljevich talks about the cancer-fighting bubbles of histotripsy , article
Vlaisavljevich explained the mechanics of how histotripsy, a novel ultrasound therapy for cancer treatment, works, its clinical applications, and the body's immune response to it.
Date: Feb 17, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Louis Hickman talks about 'The 5 Love Languages' , article
Hickman shared his thoughts on the appeal of simple solutions to complex relationships, findings from his recent research on the love languages, and the importance of personality traits in relationships. He also emphasized the need for self-care and adaptability in maintaining healthy relationships over time.
Date: Feb 10, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Adam Coates talks about wildfires , article
Coates explained some of the science behind fire behavior, the role of landscape, and the challenges posed by urban areas to fire management. He also shared insights about preventative measures communities can take, including the use of prescribed burning.
Date: Feb 03, 2025 - -
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Category: research 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Matthew Hicks talks about computer security in the new year , article
Matthew Hicks joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to discuss how computer users can be more secure heading into 2025. He shared insights about the evolving landscape of computer security, particularly related to artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technologies, and the implications of these technologies on personal security, including the rise of sophisticated phishing attacks.
Date: Jan 27, 2025 -