Digital twins and power grids: how SBS is redefining utility engineering
In this episode, we’re joined by Al Eliasen, CEO of Spatial Business Systems, to discuss how automation, AI, and digital design tools are revolutionizing utility infrastructure, from power grids to broadband. If you’ve ever wondered how we’ll meet the rising demands of electrification, renewable energy, and smart networks, this one’s for you.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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LINE-1: What corn, cancer, and lost tails teach us about DNA
In this episode, Dr. Liam Holt from NYU Langone Health joins us to uncover the hidden world of LINE-1, a viral-like DNA element that makes up a massive part of our genome. We explore how this ancient stowaway shaped human evolution, why it might be fueling aging, inflammation, and cancer, and explore whether science can turn it from a threat into a tool. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Nature is the engineer: Biomimicry and the future of material science
Today, we’re joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic’s Extraordinary Changemakers. From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction.Stay tuned as we explore the science behind smart surfaces, kirigami geometry, carbon-sequestering concrete, and the curiosity that drives them all.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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The ‘Wild West’ of AI: defense tech, ethics, and escalation
In this episode, we are joined by Will Ashford-Brown, Director at the Heligan Strategic Insights team, and a leading expert on AI, autonomous systems, and modern warfare.From drone swarms and digital deception to the ethics of kill-chain automation, we explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the battlefield — and what that means for the world. Let’s dive in.Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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Here’s how hybrid electronics are reinventing manufacturing
In this episode of Lexicon, we speak with Dr. Scott Miller, Director of Technology at NextFlex, to explore how hybrid electronics are revolutionizing manufacturing. From aerospace to healthcare, Scott explains how printed and flexible electronics are enabling smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient systems while helping bring manufacturing back home. Whether you’re into next-gen tech, supply chains, or the future of wearables, this conversation connects the circuits. Also, don’t forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!
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