Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book “Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History”, an exploration of how our biology has shaped our

Author and research scientist Lewis Dartnell joins us to discuss his book “Being Human: How our Biology Shaped World History”, an exploration of how our biology has shaped our relationships, our societies, our economies and our wars, and how it continues to challenge and define our progress.

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For more information on Lewis, please visit http://lewisdartnell.com/en-gb/.

Professor Lewis Dartnell is a research scientist, presenter and author based in London, UK. He graduated from Oxford University with a First Class degree in Biological Sciences, and completed his PhD at University College London in 2007. His research is in the field of astrobiology and the search for microbial life on Mars. He is also very active working as a scientific consultant for the media, having appeared in numerous TV documentaries and radio shows. He is the recipient of several awards for his science writing and outreach work and regularly freelances for newspapers and magazine articles.

Moderated by Rob Leworthy.

Dr. Michael Mann, the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award recipient, shared insights into the late scientist's significant public impact.

This discussion was featured at Climate One's "Seventh

Dr. Michael Mann, the 2017 Stephen H. Schneider Award recipient, shared insights into the late scientist's significant public impact.

This discussion was featured at Climate One's "Seventh Annual Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication." Explore more at Climate One and the specific event details: Seventh Annual Stephen H. Schneider Award.

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will take place at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Closing remarks will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Haitham Alohaly, Governor of the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CST) and GSR-25 Chair, Saudi Arabia, and Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director BDT, International Telecommunication Union.

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will be held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3,

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2025 (GSR-25) will be held at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center (KAICC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31 to September 3, 2025.

Key speakers include Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU Secretary-General, and Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, ITU Director of Telecommunication Development Bureau.

Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the remarkable 160-year journey of telecommunications.

He highlights how connectivity has profoundly transformed every

Emmanuel Manasseh, ITU Regional Director for Africa, reflects on the remarkable 160-year journey of telecommunications.

He highlights how connectivity has profoundly transformed every aspect of life.

In this special podcast episode of ITU Technologized, host ITU's Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT

In this special podcast episode of ITU Technologized, host ITU's Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), to explore the critical themes shaping WTPF 2026.

Listen to the episode here: https://youtu.be/aXhwTxdNNjM

� From bridging digital and intelligent divides to advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure, this conversation dives deep into how global collaboration can ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future.

� Topics covered:
The growing gap in AI access and digital skills
Space economy and direct-to-device connectivity
Environmental sustainability in tech
Cyber resilience and ICT infrastructure
Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

📅 With WTPF 2026 on the horizon, discover why this moment is pivotal for global digital policy and how the forum is preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Read the new draft report here: https://www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP... and make your voice heard through the open consultation: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultatio...

In this special episode of Technologized, host Gretchen Biermann sits down with Muath Alrumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum

In this special episode of Technologized, host Gretchen Biermann sits down with Muath Alrumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), to explore the critical themes shaping WTPF 2026.

� From bridging digital and intelligent divides to advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure, this conversation dives deep into how global collaboration can ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future.

� Topics covered:
The growing gap in AI access and digital skills
Space economy and direct-to-device connectivity
Environmental sustainability in tech
Cyber resilience and ICT infrastructure
Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

📅 With WTPF 2026 on the horizon, discover why this moment is pivotal for global digital policy and how the forum is preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Read the new draft report here: https://www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP... and make your voice heard through the open consultation: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultatio...

While Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) offer significant wireless communication benefits, this webinar explores their potential downsides. Improper control can lead to accidental harm,

While Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) offer significant wireless communication benefits, this webinar explores their potential downsides. Improper control can lead to accidental harm, such as interfering with adjacent bands, or malicious hijacking, degrading performance. We will discuss the practical implications of these issues.

Speaker: Emil Björnson (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden). Moderators: Ian F. Akyildiz (Editor-in-Chief, ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies); Alessia Magliarditi (ITU Journal and ITU-T Academia Coordinator, International Telecommunication Union).

This webinar is organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU J-FET), a free international journal covering all communications and networking. ITU J-FET welcomes unpublished research and discusses future topics. Find more on the webinar series and Calls for Papers here.

A technical webinar on new World Telecommunication/ICT (WTI) Indicators provided insights into their relevance, implementation, and data submission to the ITU. Participants learned about common

A technical webinar on new World Telecommunication/ICT (WTI) Indicators provided insights into their relevance, implementation, and data submission to the ITU. Participants learned about common challenges and practical solutions for enhancing data quality and comparability.

This activity was organized under the ITU's EU-funded project, "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity." Implemented by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA), the project aims to strengthen statistical capacities in developing countries through various webinars and workshops.

This technical webinar targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best

This technical webinar targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best practices for gathering data through household surveys.

Organized under the ITU project "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity," and funded by the European Union, this activity strengthens the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries. The ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA) implements these webinars and workshops.