29 episodes

ASU KEDtalks are the bridge between your curiosity and what Arizona State University researchers are exploring and discovering. KEDtalks spark ideas, indulge curiosity and inspire action.
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ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast Knowledge Enterprise at Arizona State University

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ASU KEDtalks are the bridge between your curiosity and what Arizona State University researchers are exploring and discovering. KEDtalks spark ideas, indulge curiosity and inspire action.
For more info and to see all of our ASU KEDtalks videos, visit our website at research.asu.edu/kedtalks

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the videos and podcasts are those of the speakers only.

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    Swimming in Plastic

    Swimming in Plastic

    There’s something in the water — plastic. An unfathomable amount of plastic has made its way into our oceans, but Charlie Rolsky believes we can make small changes in our lives to turn the tide of plastic pollution for a cleaner world and healthier ecosystems.
    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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    • 35 min
    Resilience in Materials and in Life

    Resilience in Materials and in Life

    No stranger to resistance, Regents’ Professor Aditi Chattopadhyay has forged her own path in aerospace engineering to design resilient materials capable of withstanding the rigors of the world.
    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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    • 38 min
    Autonomy Isn’t Autonomous

    Autonomy Isn’t Autonomous

    Robots and artificial intelligence are growing more and more autonomous. But they still need to work smoothly with humans to be effective. ASU Professor Nancy Cooke explores how humans, robots and AI can best work together as a team.
    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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    • 20 min
    Defending Against Fake News

    Defending Against Fake News

    There's an insidious threat that seeks to divide the nation and undermine our faith in democracy — disinformation.
    Often referred to as "fake news", disinformation is the spread of false information with the willful intent to deceive. Scott Ruston, a research scientist with the Global Security Initiative at Arizona State University, studies why disinformation is believable, how it spreads and what we can do to defend ourselves against it.
    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook

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    • 42 min
    A Living Drug That Beats Cancer

    A Living Drug That Beats Cancer

    You may be a cancer survivor and not even know it.
    Arizona State University Professor Karen Anderson from the ASU Biodesign Institute tells us how our bodies’ immune system contains T cells that chase down and kill bacteria, viruses and even cancer cells, and explains why empowering these mighty T cells may one day eradicate cancer.

    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook
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    • 10 min
    Where Creative Genius Works

    Where Creative Genius Works

    Director of Strategic Projects Mark Naufel launched Luminosity within Arizona State University's Knowledge Enterprise with moonshot ideas in mind. Now, interdisciplinary teams of students with bright ideas are designing, building and deploying innovations that positively impact society. 

    "ASU KEDtalks: The Podcast" is a production of ASU Knowledge Enterprise.

    For more details, visit our website at research.asu.eduTo stay updated on ASU Research, follow us on Twitter and Facebook
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    • 25 min

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