What happens on a satellite’s launch day? What are the thoughts and emotions of those behind the mission?In this second of two special episodes on the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite, Euronews Tech Talks takes you to Kourou for a behind-the-scenes look at the launch to answer these questions.Podcast cover credits: ESA-CNES-ARIANESPACE/Optique vidéo du CSG–S. Martin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Uncovering forests’ mysteries from space: ESA’s Biomass satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA)’s Biomass satellite is designed to measure the amount of carbon stored in tropical forests. It was launched from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, on 29 April 2025.In the first of two special episodes dedicated to the mission, Euronews Tech Talks takes you to French Guiana on the eve of the launch to explore what the satellite is designed to do and how people were feeling in the final hours before liftoff.Credits podcast cover: ESA - M. Pédoussaut/Zetapress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Should the EU relax regulations on next-generation GMOs?
The deregulation of a new generation of genetically modified organisms is stirring debate across the European Union. Euronews Tech Talks dives into the controversy, exploring whether the EU should ease restrictions on cutting-edge genetic technologies, by listening to both sides of the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NGTs: Why all the buzz?
In today’s episode, we’ll dive into the world of new genomic techniques and their application in the agricultural sector. Once again, our journey will take us to the UK, more precisely in Hertfordshire, a county in southeast England. Here, a group of scientists is running Europe’s first gene-edited wheat field trial created through CRISPR-Cas. We’ll quickly realise that just like their ancestors, NGTs are a highly divisive topic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Q&A: Uncovering GMOs
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are widely discussed, yet few truly understand what they are and how they work. In this Q&A episode of Euronews Tech Talks, we answer your questions with Josep Casacuberta, a researcher at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics in Barcelona and chair of the GMO panel at EFSA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Euronews Tech Talks goes beyond discussions to explore the impact of new technologies on our lives. With explanations, engaging Q&As, and lively conversations, the podcast provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology and society.Join us every other Wednesday, starting from June 14th.We delve into the pressing questions that shape Europe's digital future, covering topics ranging from Generative AI and space exploration to blockchain and net neutrality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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