We talk about the pros and cons of ambient computing with Beth D’Angelo, a UW-Madison IT specialist. Then, UW-Madison researcher Steven Karlen explains his team’s new method of making products, including pain medication, from trees.
Featured in this Episode
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Tech update: What is ambient computing?
Technology is advancing to include smart thermostats, virtual assistants and AI-equipped glasses. The unseen networking of these devices is called “ambient computing.” UW-Madison IT specialist Beth D’Angelo explains.
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Active ingredient in Tylenol can be made from trees rather than petroleum
Pain relief medicine and other products can be made from poplar trees UW-Madison scientists have discovered. Leading researcher Steven Karlen explains how this greener method could create new bioindustries.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Beth D'Angelo Guest
- Steven Karlen Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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