The World, the Universe and Us

The World, the Universe and Us

New Scientist

442 - DeepMind Is Simulating Entire Worlds - Ready for AI Robots
From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts
442 - DeepMind Is Simulating Entire Worlds - Ready for AI Robots
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts

Episodes

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DeepMind Is Simulating Entire Worlds - Ready for AI Robots

Fri, 05 Jun 2026
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Ötzi the Ice Man Contains Still-Living Microbes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026
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The Thwaites 'Doomsday' glacier's ice shelf is about to break away

Mon, 25 May 2026
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Some Scientists Want To Resurrect Extinct Species – Is It Even Possible?

Fri, 22 May 2026
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The Hidden Methane Time Bomb That Could Accelerate The Climate Crisis

Wed, 20 May 2026