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How Quantum Computers Might Break Everything We Know
This episode delves into the revolutionary yet risky world of quantum computing, exploring its vast potential and the existential threats it poses to digital security. Key insights reveal that while quantum machines offer unprecedented computational power, their ability to break current encryption standards necessitates urgent action in transitioning to quantum-resistant cryptography.
How GPS Works: From Satellites to Your Smartphone
This podcast dives into the fascinating evolution and mechanics of GPS, exploring its origins from the Sputnik satellite to its transformation into a global navigation utility. Key insights highlight how historic events and advancements in technology have enabled GPS to achieve remarkable accuracy and resilience, shaping modern navigation and timekeeping.
The Hidden Systems Behind Online Payments
This podcast explores the intricate global infrastructure behind digital payments, revealing the complex interplay of various players involved in every transaction. It highlights the delicate balance between speed, security, and compliance that ensures seamless online payments while addressing evolving challenges in fraud prevention and user experience.
How Data is Stored in DNA
In this episode, the podcast delves into the revolutionary concept of using DNA as a data storage medium to tackle the explosive growth of digital information. Key insights reveal that DNA can hold vast amounts of data for millennia with minimal energy use, positioning it as a potential long-term solution for archiving information.
How Airplanes Stay in the Sky
In this episode, the hosts unravel the complex physics of flight, explaining how lift, weight, thrust, and drag work together to keep airplanes airborne. They highlight the dynamic balance pilots must manage to achieve stability, maneuverability, and safety during all phases of flight.
How the Internet Travels Across Oceans
This podcast dives deep into the critical role of undersea cables, which carry over 99% of global internet data, revealing their physical and intricate nature. It highlights the emerging challenges they face from geopolitical tensions and growing demand for data, reshaping the future of connectivity.