Could ordinary light be turned into a powerful quantum computing tool?Researchers have developed a room-temperature system that uses individual photons and the natural fluctuations of classical light to perform quantum-like information processing. The approach could make quantum simulations and multiphoton technologies far more practical and scalable.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Immoral Traffic: An Ethnography of Law, NGOs, and the Governance of Prostitution in India (Cambridge UP, 2025)delves into the complex intersection of India's anti-prostitution law and global anti-trafficking campaigns, and how they impact sex workers in both voluntary and involuntary situations. Immoral Traffic examines the role of legal actors and NGOs in implementing these interventions, revealing the mix of paternalism, humanitarianism, punitive care, bureaucracy, and morality in their efforts

Immoral Traffic: An Ethnography of Law, NGOs, and the Governance of Prostitution in India (Cambridge UP, 2025)delves into the complex intersection of India's anti-prostitution law and global anti-trafficking campaigns, and how they impact sex workers in both voluntary and involuntary situations. Immoral Traffic examines the role of legal actors and NGOs in implementing these interventions, revealing the mix of paternalism, humanitarianism, punitive care, bureaucracy, and morality in their efforts

When American fascists suddenly goose-stepped down Main Street in the 1930s, fascism was seen by the rest of the country as a terrifying and radical new European import. It was not. It didn’t come from abroad. Nor was it new or radical. The seed of American fascism was planted by elite southern planters who insisted that slavery need not be addressed in the Constitution because it would soon die out on its own.In The Biggest Lie: The Prehistory of American Fascism, 1818-1915(Bloomsbury, 2026),

Immoral Traffic: An Ethnography of Law, NGOs, and the Governance of Prostitution in India (Cambridge UP, 2025)delves into the complex intersection of India's anti-prostitution law and global anti-trafficking campaigns, and how they impact sex workers in both voluntary and involuntary situations. Immoral Traffic examines the role of legal actors and NGOs in implementing these interventions, revealing the mix of paternalism, humanitarianism, punitive care, bureaucracy, and morality in their efforts

NASA is sending new instruments to the Moon to investigate a possible underground lava tube. The GIMLI mission could reveal what lies beneath the lunar surface while offering new clues about the Moon’s volcanic past.Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Fascinating Frontiers🚀 Fascinating Frontiers - Space & Astronomy News A radio galaxy from nearly twelve point five billion years ago has been confirmed as one of the most powerful ever detected. Elon Musk confirms Tesla and SpaceX will run Terafab — Teslarati Elon Musk stated that Tesla and SpaceX will build and operate the planned Terafab chip factory in Texas. He added that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company may sublease space but will not take control. ... Sources: teslarati.com ·

Planetterrian Daily🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A collar-mounted sensor now records the exact particle levels wildlife breathe during wildfire smoke events. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Collar sensor tracks wildfire smoke exposure in animals — Phys.org Colorado State University researchers developed an open-source smoke logger that attaches to animal collars and records hazardous particle concentrations. ... Sources: phys.org · sciencedaily.com ·

Jupiter is at its brightest and biggest of the year. Look for it rising in the east at sunset. Saturn glows steadily in the south, a golden companionPortions of the podcast are made with the assistance of AI which helps us gather informaton from the NASA and other sources.Also check out UFO Sightings Today to see what else is happening in the skies.

Ever get a song stuck in your head that simply will not leave? That’s an earworm, and while it will eventually fade away on its own, there are some things you can do to help get rid of it sooner. Listen and discover what works. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/songs-get-stuck-headBeing a good conversationalist can make an enormous difference in your personal and professional life. Yet most of us were never actually taught how to have a great conversation. How do you comfortably talk to someone

In this episode of Denatured, you’ll hear from Jennifer McMahon, partner at Seroba and Joey Mason, venture partner at Claret Capital. We dig into how venture debt buys time when equity can’t — and how Europe’s funding gaps, tranching habits and slower urgency shape who uses it well.HostJennifer C. Smith-Parker, Director of Insights, BioSpaceGuestsJennifer McMahon, Partner, SerobaJoey Mason, Venture Partner, Claret CapitalDisclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and

Smaller than a pigeon — but fierce enough to knock one from the air — are the powerful, compact falcons known as Merlins. Climate change is pushing ranges of many birds farther north, but more and more Merlins have been nesting farther south, in towns and cities across the northern United States. Merlins will take over old crow nests, especially in conifer trees, in parks, cemeteries, and neighborhoods.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

In 2014, a patch of unusually warm water nicknamed "the blob" settled off the west coast of North America. The cold, food-rich water that normally stretches far offshore shrank into a narrow strip along the coast, and hungry humpback whales followed their food straight into the waters where Dungeness crabbers had set thousands of traps, each tied to a vertical rope. Entanglements jumped from about 10 a year to 53 in 2015 and 55 in 2016. In this episode, Andrew traces the line from warmer water to a

A rock layer classified by index fossils also contained partially petrified wood that produced much younger radiocarbon results. The conflicting evidence is a challenge to the reliability of the dating framework. For more creation resources, visit https://creationmoments.com/ Download the Creation Moments app at https://subsplash.com/creationmoments/app

The use of mantras and chanting to connect with a higher plane has existed in cultures all over the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover how Saturn, the giant, is slowly destroying its own rings in this gentle sleep story. Soothing narration and calming cosmic reflections guide you toward peaceful, restful slumber. Let your mind drift slowly and softly among the quiet, shimmering bands of ice and dust, and settle into cozy serenity as the tranquil night carries you into dreamless sleep.

What can a dance reveal about a relationship that a conversation might hide?According to Linda Sutton, quite a lot.Linda Sutton is a world dance expert with a specialty in African dance throughout the diaspora and Argentine tango. She is also an international performing artist, inspirational speaker, instructor, and the host and executive producer of The 22 Tango Show with Linda Sutton.In this episode of Thought Atlas, Linda explains how she uses tango as a lens for understanding human

Everyone has a story.But what happens when we actually slow down enough to listen to it?In this episode of Thought Atlas, I sit down with Nancy Jasin, a nurse, writer, educator, and lifelong observer who has spent much of her life paying close attention to people, relationships, health, and the moments that often go unnoticed.Nancy shares how growing up in New Jersey, her parents’ artistic influence, becoming a nurse in her early twenties, working in healthcare coding, and later working in hospice

Discover how long it would take to reach the Kuiper Belt in this gentle sleep story. Soothing narration and calming cosmic reflections guide you toward peaceful, restful slumber. Let your mind drift slowly and softly past distant planets into the quiet, icy dark at the edge of the solar system, and settle into cozy serenity as the tranquil night carries you into dreamless sleep.