EpisodePredicting Hotspots
What if we could predict civil conflict 5 years in advance with machine learning? What might we do differently?
EpisodeGoing Viral
UVA doctors got to work immediately to create COVID-19 testing kits in a race against time. And another battle is being waged against the spread of misinformation on social media.
EpisodeSwipe Right for Love
For Valentine’s Day, we dispel the four myths about sex, discuss how to find love online, and pair wine and chocolate.
EpisodeThe Future is Now
How should humans live in a world where AI systems are deciding issues ranging from medical treatment, electricity, prison sentences, and public assistance?
EpisodeEmoji Evidence
Be warned: everything you say on Facebook can and will be used against you in a court of law! A look at how courts handle digital evidence like social media posts and text messages.
EpisodeEyes on Glass
Blown glass is one of the most beautiful and versatile mediums in art. Today, the art of glass blowing may involve up to date technology, but the essence of working with glass remains an ancient art.
EpisodeReplay: Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
A researcher found that cell phone radiation can cause changes to our cells.
EpisodeThe Civil War Off the Battlefield
The very first ironclad ship built by the Union Navy in the Civil War was called The Monitor. It revolutionized the way battleships were built.
