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How Scientists Around the World are Solving the World's Leading Issues

Published: Aug. 20, 2021, 1:48 p.m.

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In this episode we have two special exceptionally global segments from our staff.

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First we\\u2019ll go to Germany. Falling Walls is a conference and platform for emerging leaders in science, business, politics, arts, and society. It is based in Germany and indeed, coincides with the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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Dr. Shawana Tabassum is a scientist and named an Emerging Talent by Falling Walls. Why? Because she is making waves in \\u201cNeonatal Health disparities.\\u201d Her work made her a finalist at the World Science Summit in 2020.

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MIT-Germany Managing Director Justin Lahey spoke with Dr. Tabassum about her award-winning work and participation in the Falling Walls competition. Take a listen.

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Then, Ari takes a deep dive and talks about the effects of climate change on the city of Venice, Italy along with the scientists leading the efforts to curb its impact. Can Venice survive another 1000  years?

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