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Euronews Tech Talks

Euronews Tech Talks

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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.

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Join us every other Wednesday, starting from June 14th.

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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.

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  • Life in Zwijndrecht: A European PFAS hotspot

    Life in Zwijndrecht: A European PFAS hotspot
    Sep 17 2025

    What is it like to live in one of Europe’s hotspots for PFAS contamination? Jeroen Van Reeth, a resident of Zwijndrecht—the Belgian town affected by PFAS produced by the chemical company 3M—opens his home to Euronews Tech Talks to share his experience.


    We, then, speak with experts Jacob de Boer, Hans Peter Arp and Madeleine Bussemaker to uncover if and how it is possible to contain and destroy “forever chemicals”.


    Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com



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    27 m
  • Q&A: PFAS, what’s all the fuss?

    Q&A: PFAS, what’s all the fuss?
    Sep 3 2025

    Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals widely used in the industry, but potentially harmful to human health. They can be found on pizza boxes, ski clothing, and sanitary pads, but some studies associate them with multiple kinds of health problems. In this Q&A episode, we explore PFAS by putting your questions to chemist Martin Scheringer, research scientist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich).


    The Map of Forever Pollution: https://foreverpollution.eu/map/


    Do you want to reach out to Euronews Tech Talks? Email alice.carnevali@euronews.com

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    23 m
  • Why do athletes dope, and at what cost? Ex-pro cyclist Bo Hamburger explains

    Why do athletes dope, and at what cost? Ex-pro cyclist Bo Hamburger explains
    Jul 23 2025

    For this season finale of Euronews Tech Talks, former professional cyclist Bo Hamburger reflects on his use of EPO in the 1990s and early 2000s, offering insights into how doping works, why athletes turn to it, and its potential health effects. We’re also joined by April Henning, Associate Professor of International Sport Management at the Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, and Dominic Sagoe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Bergen in Norway and founder of the Human Enhancement and Body Image Lab.


    Euronews Tech Talks will return in September — enjoy your summer!


    Credits for the intro race audio in San Sebastián:

    Funnycycling: 1997 World Cycling Championships – Campeonato Mundial de Ciclismo – San Sebastián – Brochard Courtesy (2015)

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    29 m
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