Beste Impulse Sounds podcasts (2024)

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What's right: new AI model identifies multiple cancer types 2:40

3h ago2:40

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A research team led by Harvard Medical School researchers have designed a new Artificial Intelligence model that may be able to diagnose and evaluate multiple different cancers. The new model, CHIEF, is up to 36% more effective at detecting cancer, determining a tumour's origin, and predicting patient outcomes than other deep learning models.…

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The sounds of the swamp 19:30

23h ago19:30

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This Saturday, Radio ARA is teaming up with Mudam Luxembourg for a radio art performance. Artists Jasmina Al Qaisi and Sarah Washington will dive into the imaginary soundscapes of wetlands and swamps. On the breakfast show, Jasmina talked about the upcoming performance and her project. Listen to the entire interview here and tune in or come along f…

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What's Right: Florence airport to produce wine on its roof 2:15

5h ago2:15

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The Italian city of Florence is building a vineyard on the roof of its new airport terminal. The grapes will be harvested and the wine will be made right there at the airport.Door ARA City Radio

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What's Right: planes safer than ever before 3:18

1d ago3:18

3:18

A study has shown that travelling by plane has now become safer than ever before. There is a one in 13.7 million chance that a passenger anywhere in the world will die onboard an aircraft, say researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.Door ARA City Radio

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Teresita Fernández / Robert Smithson—A Conversation 35:23

3d ago35:23

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How does your art engage the world? How do you speak to the issues and ideas of our time? What do you hope others will remember about your life, your beliefs, your work? The exhibition Teresita Fernandez / Robert Smithson, SITE Santa Fe opens a portal for us to consider our place in the landscape and explore the legacy of two significant artists. T…

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What's right: extra sleep reduces heart disease 3:11

3d ago3:11

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A recent study has found that people who sleep extra hours on weekends are up to 20 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't. This is especially the case for people who are sleep deprived.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: Sweden cutting emissions by 70% while doubling economy 2:43

4d ago2:43

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Sweden has found the most wanted recipe: The Scandinavian country has managed to cut 80% of its net greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 while doubling its economy. For comparison, on average, the EU countries only cut 30% of the greenhouse gases at the same time. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Ragnar Jensen via…

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #34: Hugo Gernsback, Part 2 9:24

5d ago9:24

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In the tumultuous year of 1929, our protagonist faced a twist of fate that even a cosmic oracle wouldn't have seen coming. Picture this: ownership of his first beloved magazines slipping through his fingers like stardust in a solar wind.Now, the cosmic gossip mill is alive with speculation. Was it a genuine misadventure, a dance with bankruptcy's c…

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What's right: wastewater plant transforms waste into power 3:33

8d ago3:33

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The water industry (providing clean water and treating the water once we've used it) accounts for 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions; about the same as the aviation industry. To counter that, a Bulgarian wastewater treatment plant has started transforming waste into power and products.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: improved way to produce chocolate 3:04

9d ago3:04

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Food scientists in Switzerland have figured out how to make chocolate using the entire cooca fruit. As opposed to traditionally only using the cocoa beans and throwing the rest away, this new method uses the entire fruit - pulp, juice and husk, without adding sugar.Door ARA City Radio

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IMPULS - the only addiction counseling center for youth in Luxembourg 11:08

9d ago11:08

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IMPULS - the only addiction counseling center for youth in Luxembourg byDoor ARA City Radio

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Karting with Razvan Radu and Dan Petrusa 15:18

10d ago15:18

15:18

Erin speaks to Raz and Dan, the organisers of the Romanian stand at the International bazar about the events they have coming up. These include karting, a sports day and a concert. They talk about some traditional Romanian activities like pottery that they are trying to share with people in Luxembourg. And discuss the work of the Bazar Internationa…

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What's right: Australia protects workers from overtime 2:49

10d ago2:49

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Australian workers are now legally protected from if they do not answer their emails or their work phones after office hours. The new 'right to disconnect' law is designed to curb increasing work emails and calls from entering into personal lives.Door ARA City Radio

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What's Right: How thick is your tongue? 2:51

11d ago2:51

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Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses diseases by analyzing the color, shape, and thickness of the tongue to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, COVID-19, and anemia. Initial tests show an impressive accuracy rate of 96.7%. The technology could make medical diagnosis more accessible. Photo: Kitty DuKane via flickr…

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Ultrasound Transducers for Measuring Martian Wind Speeds 14:39

11d ago14:39

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We have yet to fully understand the wind on Mars, even though it transfers heat, momentum, and molecules from the surface. Traditionally, heat loss and motion detectors have been used to measure wind speeds. Robert D. White (Tufts University) discusses his team's work on ultrasound transducers that may offer a more precise way to measure turbulent …

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A midmorning with C'est Karma 16:52

14d ago16:52

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An upcoming debut album, the release tour and a slow transition towards always more electronic pop - Franziska and Karma had much to talk about on the midmorning show. Listen to the interview with C'est Karma again.Here are all the songs we talk about during the interview: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FJF2XDMG8bjHJRSAd8cWZ?si=f63decba5f064e5b…

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Ukraine Independence Day with Inna Yaremenko 13:11

14d ago13:11

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Erin speaks to Inna Yaremenko, Vice-President of LUkraine about Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24th August and the work of the organisation. Inna talks about how she feels homesick, and the importance of marking a day like Independence Day even if celebrating feels wrong in the current climate. LUkraine are relaunching their fundraiser to help p…

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What's right: Bordeaux to ban cruise ships from centre 3:41

14d ago3:41

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Bordeaux is moving towards a ban on cruise ships in the city centre. The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: NY to use drones for flood warnings 2:42

14d ago2:42

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New York is using the city's drones to deliver a recorded message warning vulnerable New Yorkers of flooding dangers when heavy rain is expected.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: first person with Down's Syndrome to earn law degree 2:47

16d ago2:47

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Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago has become the first person with Down's Syndrome in the world to earn a law degree in the world. Aged 25, she recently graduated from University in Zacatecas, Mexico.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: new maternity leave policies AC Milan 1:43

17d ago1:43

1:43

AC Milan has once again broken ground. After being the first Italian team to introduce pensions for their women's team, the club has announced it will introduce new maternity leave policies for players and staff.Door ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Youth unemployment dropped globally 1:32

18d ago1:32

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Youth unemployment has decreased globally, the latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: ITU Pictures via flickrDoor ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #34: Hugo Gernsback, Part 1 10:23

19d ago10:23

10:23

Once upon a time in the quirky world of yesteryear, there lived a man named Hugo Gernsback, or as we like to call him, the grand poobah of sci-fi sass. Born with the slightly less sci-fi-sounding name Hugo Gernsbacher, this Luxembourgish-American dynamo strutted into the scene on August 16, 1884, and the universe of science fiction has never been t…

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Local Matters: Making Luxembourg's nightlife safer 15:28

22d ago15:28

15:28

At nearly every party, personal limits are transgressed and partygoers experience harassment or violence. To end gender-based violence in nightlife, the association 4motion has joined the European project Crisscross. On Local Matters, Carlos and Alex from 4motion tell Franziska how they do this.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: woolly mammoth to return? 3:55

23d ago3:55

3:55

The de-extinction company Colossal will bring back animals that are extinct starting with a woolly mammoth calf born from genetically modified elephant cells.Door ARA City Radio

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Indian Musicians Luxshare playing at the BELONG Festival 12:49

23d ago12:49

12:49

Erin speaks to Luxshare, a group from India who are performing at the BELONG World Music Festival in Esch-Sur-Alzette. They talk about how they got into music and the differences between music in India. The festival has acts from all over the country.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: free and safe Pakistan buses to take girls to school 1:58

24d ago1:58

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Authorities in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad have launched a special free bus service for female students and teachers in the capital. The buses provide a safe means of transport that will hopefully allow 8.000 - 10.000 girls to be sent back to school by their parents.Door ARA City Radio

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Acousto-Optics: Sensing Sound with Light 19:17

25d ago19:17

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In this episode, we dive into the world of acousto-optics, where light is used to visualize and measure sound-- particularly acoustic phenomena that are difficult to observe. Samuel Verburg (Technical University of Denmark) and Kenji Ishikawa (NTT Communication) share the history of this field of research, as well as discuss modern day applications…

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What's Right: Groundwater levels recover despite droughts 2:11

25d ago2:11

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Despite increasing droughts, groundwater levels in Southern Europe are not dropping as drastically as expected; in some areas, they are even rising. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: fdrca'n'dave via flickrDoor ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #33: Villeroy & Boch, Part 3 10:34

26d ago10:34

10:34

What also happened at the end of the 19th century was the invention of phanolith, the porcelain prodigy that's like the love child of jasperware (that British Wedgwood ceramics that I'm so obsessed with, y'all!🤩) and pâte-sur-pâte. Picture this: a semi-transparent marvel that embodies the best of both worlds.Jasperware stands as a distinctive type …

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What's right: Brazil's Amazon deforestation down by nearly half 2:31

28d ago2:31

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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest slowed by nearly half compared to a year before. It's the largest reduction since 2016, when officials began using the current method of measurement. President Luiz Lula da Silva has pledged that deforestation must be zero by 2030.Door ARA City Radio

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PowerPoints: Is the European Commission undemocratic? 7:54

29d ago7:54

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The European Commission has faced multiple criticism. Eurosceptics and observers have called it undemocratic and questioned its legitimacy. Is the European Commission undemocratic? Tune in to today's episode of PowerPoints where we unravel this question.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: breakthrough in creating cartilage 2:30

29d ago2:30

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Researchers have developed a new material that can create new cartilage in damaged joints. Until now, this was not possible and as cartilage does not grow in adults, people with trauma or weak cartilage had to accept pain and/or sub-optimal solutions such as a joint reconstruction.Door ARA City Radio

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Local Matters: New tools to cast beggars out of the city 7:28

1M ago7:28

7:28

The Ministry of Home Affairs submitted a new draft law reinforcing the current 'Platzverweis' policy. It would give police officers the authority to ban people from the city centre for up to 48 hours. On Local Matters, Franziska discusses why this law is so controversial.Photo: Jwh, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU via Wikimedia Commons…

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What's right: diabetes drug linked to giving up smoking 2:06

1M ago2:06

2:06

The popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help people to stop smoking. The drugs that were originally created to treat diabetes have also been linked to a lower risk of an alcohol use disorder.Door ARA City Radio

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What's right: support for Ukrainian survivors of sexual war crimes 2:39

1M ago2:39

2:39

Alumni was established a year ago with the aim of offering men peer-to-peer mental health support, including regular face-to-face meetups, workshops, referrals and - soon - online services. Alumni is vital for men with the trauma of Russian-inflicted sexual violation to look forward and try to rebuild themselves and their future.…

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What's Right: Better working conditions at US Big Tech firms 1:37

1M ago1:37

1:37

In the U.S., workers and union negotiators have reached a historic agreement with Apple. An Apple store in Maryland will be the first unionised store in the country. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: bizmac via flickrDoor ARA City Radio

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #33: Villeroy & Boch, Part 2 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

Around 1824, the Mettlach factory hit the jackpot by creating an impression under the glaze, adding a shield of armor to protect those snazzy decorations. And wait for it – they cracked the colorful code, solving the puzzle of printing in multiple hues. Take that, English trendsetters!Now, while Jean-François was sharpening his printing prowess wit…

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What's Right: Germany facilitates changing legal gender 2:35

1M ago2:35

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Germany has adopted a new Self-Determination Law that allows individuals to change their gender and name through a simplified process.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Door ARA City Radio

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Local Matters: How Luxembourg could impact resource consumption globally 5:25

1M ago5:25

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On 1 August, we reached earth overshoot day. Accoeisng to greenpeace Luxembourg, the grand Duchy could make a major impact to improve the situation worldwide. To get all the details, listen to this week's Local Matters.Photo: Anaïs Hector/ Greenpeace LuxembourgDoor ARA City Radio

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What's Right: School hours adapting to students' rhythm 2:45

1M ago2:45

2:45

In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".Door ARA City Radio

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Via Inspiration: Elevating Voices and Culture in Luxembourg 10:32

1M ago10:32

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Via Inspiration: Elevating Voices and Culture in Luxembourg byDoor ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Less plastic bags on UK beaches 2:36

1M ago2:36

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The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".Photo: Anna Conti via flickrDoor ARA City Radio

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What's Right: Sign language in Austria's school curriculum 2:35

1M ago2:35

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Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels…

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Bourgmeisterin Episode #33: Villeroy & Boch, Part 1 10:47

1M ago10:47

10:47

Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, François Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Fa…

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Europe's most powerful woman 9:48

1M ago9:48

9:48

Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula…

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No room for discriminatory petitions 6:00

1M ago6:00

6:00

Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures – one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.…

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What's right: Drug cartel leader El Mayo arrested 3:04

1M ago3:04

3:04

The leader of arguably the world's largest drug cartel, based in Mexico, Sinaloa has been arrested in Texas. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was tricked into boarding a flight that he believed was going to inspect clandestine airfields in Mexico, but turned out to fly to Texas where he was apprehended by police.…

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What's right: Colombia has banned bullfighting 3:19

1M ago3:19

3:19

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.…