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Nuclear power, AI weather forecasts, and Do crabs feel pain?

December 8, 202451 min · 9,473 words

Show notes

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs. Including a new AI system set to transform weather forecasting, and new research on whether crabs and lobsters can feel pain. Plus, an in-depth look at whether nuclear power could help meet our future energy needs.

Highlighted moments

we're talking about making a 15-day prediction by Gencast in eight minutes produced by only a single TPU chip.
there was very little water meaning the planet itself has very little water as a whole.
we think the best will be electroshock because it renders them unconscious really fast

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