The Fight for Scientific Integrity and New Advances in AI Memory Technology

In this episode, we discuss the Maddox Prize and the challenges scientists face in advocating for sound research amidst institutional barriers. We also explore a revolutionary new memory chip that could make AI computing more energy-efficient. Additionally, we examine the devastating floods in Spain linked to climate change and a groundbreaking study revealing the connection between red meat consumption and colorectal cancer.

Sources:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/scientists-public-eye-need-institutions-have-their-backs
https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/new-memory-chip-controlled-by-light-and-magnets-could-one-day-make-ai-computing-less-power-hungry
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/01/nx-s1-5175804/spain-floods-climate-change
https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-clear-link-between-red-meat-and-cancer/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Scientists in the public eye need institutions to have their backs
(00:03:03) New memory chip controlled by light and magnets could one day make AI computing less power-hungry
(00:05:54) Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
(00:08:16) Scientists found a clear link between red meat and cancer