Opening a Nearly 2,000-Year-Old Treasure + Reviving Eyes for Science and Shark-Spotting Drones
About this episode
This episode discusses a technological breakthrough in reading ancient texts and innovations in medical devices and safety technology.
Researchers just used machine learning to read a carbonized Roman scroll that hasn't been opened in 2,000 years. In this week’s progress report, Emma Varvaloucas dives into a technological breakthrough that is unlocking an ancient library buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD. Plus: a groundbreaking medical device in Barcelona that extends the viability of human eyes for vital medical research, the rapid adoption of eco-friendly heat pumps rivaling traditional air conditioning in the US, and the AI-powered drones that are successfully protecting swimmers from shark encounters across the globe. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and Kaleidoscope. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://theprogressnetwork.org/newsletter/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: / theprogressnetwork Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyemmavarv/
People in this episode
Host: Emma Varvaloucas
Topics covered
- technology
- ancient history
- medical research
- environment
- AI
- safety
Keywords
- machine learning
- Roman scroll
- medical device
- eco-friendly heat pumps
- AI drones
- shark encounters
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Progress Network, Kaleidoscope
Places: Barcelona, US, 79 AD
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