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The Future of Everything

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.

Episodes

The universe, approximately 13.8 billion years old, continues to expand and accelerate, driven by the mysterious influence of dark energy and the gravitational scaffolding of dark matter. Mapping this evolution requires integrating 2D imaging with 3D spectroscopic data, which utilizes redshift measurements to determine...

The future of cell-free biotechnology

24 Apr 2026

36m

The future of education

17 Apr 2026

33m

The future of networking technology

10 Apr 2026

41m

Best of: The future of plant chemistry

03 Apr 2026

29m

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Plant chemistry's role in human and environmental health is explored, focusing on how plants' unique chemical diversity can address challenges like climate change and disease. Chemical engineer Beth Sattely discusses her work on making crops more resilient and understanding plant-pathogen interactions, such as the lipi...

The future of learning

27 Mar 2026

36m

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The integration of learning research with teaching practices is explored, highlighting the necessity of a tight feedback loop for improved educational outcomes. Candace Thille, a professor of education at Stanford University, discusses the science of learning, emphasizing its interdisciplinary nature and the existing g...