PODCAST · science
The Conveyor
by Colorado School of Mines
Discover the latest research, new discoveries and world-changing ideas from Colorado School of Mines.
Episodes
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Giving mobility to direct potable water reuse systems
Water shortage is a significant problem for communities across the United States year after year, but a new mobile direct potable reuse system could help provide a fast and reliable solution. Tzahi Cath, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines, explains how…
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Finding practical solutions to the carbon problem
Carbon is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gases, and many researchers are trying to mitigate those effects. Many of those efforts involve carbon sequestration and reuse. Manika Prasad, geophysics professor and director of Colorado School of Mines’ CCUS Innovation Center, discusses…
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Changing the economics of mining
Dealing with mine tailings—the waste materials left after the target mineral is extracted from ore at mines around the world—often pose significant challenges to mining companies and surrounding communities. But Priscilla Nelson, professor of mining engineering at Colorado School of Mines…
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Robot 101: Learning how to communicate and interact with humans
The possibility of robot overlords? Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about that for a while. For now, scientists and engineers are focused on improving basic human-robot interaction to perform simple tasks and better understand and support humans. For Tom Williams, assistant professor of...
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Explainer: What exactly is a microbiome?
John Spear, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines, explains the three domains of life that work together to make up a microbiome and provide the ecosystem for that microbiome to thrive.
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How does soil recover after a wildfire?
We know that most natural landscapes are able to recover after even the most severe burns, but not much is known about exactly how that happens within the soil itself. John Spear, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Colorado School of Mines, discusses the importance of…
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Explainer: What exactly is quantum engineering?
Meenakshi Singh, assistant professor of physics at Colorado School of Mines, explains the combination of fundamental quantum science and the engineering skill sets that allow for transformational advances in quantum information science and the applications of scientific discoveries in practical...
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Leading the second quantum revolution
Many scientists and engineers are focused on a new wave of innovation in quantum science and technology, revolutionizing the field and generating a need for skilled quantum engineers across various industries. Meenakshi Singh, assistant professor of physics at Colorado School of Mines, explains…
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Explainer: What exactly is carbon capture?
John Bradford, geophysics professor and vice president for global initiatives at Colorado School of Mines explains exactly what carbon capture is and the technological development needed to make carbon capture a bigger part of the energy conversation.
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Shaping a global energy future
With much of the world looking at eliminating carbon emissions from the global energy economy, Colorado School of Mines experts are a trusted voice in the conversation when determining what materials and technology will make that future possible—and effective. John Bradford, vice president for...
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Space: The final frontier—in technology
The resources found in space are key to humanity’s exploration of life beyond Earth, and we’re just beginning to understand how to use them to advance technology in this next frontier. Angel Abbud-Madrid, director of the Center for Space Resources at Colorado School of Mines, shares the…
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Is petroleum engineering going away?
The need for oil and gas in the world’s energy portfolio and skilled petroleum engineers isn’t going anywhere, according to Jennifer Miskimins, petroleum engineering department head at Colorado School of Mines, who explains how oil and gas will still play an important role in our energy future…
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Introducing The Conveyor from Colorado School of Mines
In this introduction to The Conveyor, a new podcast from Colorado School of Mines, Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Stefanie Tompkins talks about how Mines researchers are advancing knowledge for the betterment of society and industry in unique ways through multidisciplinary...
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Discover the latest research, new discoveries and world-changing ideas from Colorado School of Mines.
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