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MIT Technology Review Narrated

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Welcome to MIT Technology Review Narrated, the home for the very best of our journalism in audio. Each week we will share one of our most ambitious stories, from print and online, narrated for us by real voice actors. Expect big themes, thought-provoking topics, and sharp analysis, all backed by our trusted reporting.
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Episodes

How uncrewed narco subs could transform the Colombian drug trade

Fast, stealthy, and cheap—autonomous, semisubmersible drone boats carrying tons of cocaine could be international law enforcement’s nightmare scenario. A big one just came ashore. This story was written by Eduardo Echeverri López and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com

Mar 18, 202619 min

The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis

A new wave of theft is rocking the luxury car industry—mixing high tech with old-school chop-shop techniques to snag vehicles while they’re in transport. This story was written by Craig Silverman and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com

Mar 04, 202631 min

Meet the new biologists treating LLMs like aliens

By studying large language models as if they were living things instead of computer programs, scientists are discovering some of their secrets for the first time. This story was written by Will Douglas Heaven and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Jan 21, 202622 min

What’s next for AI in 2026

Our AI writers make their big bets for the coming year—here are five hot trends to watch. This story was written by Rhiannon Williams, Will Douglas Heaven, Caiwei Chen, James O'Donnell, Michelle Kim and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Jan 14, 202614 min

How one controversial startup hopes to cool the planet

And why many scientists are freaked out about the first serious for-profit company moving into the solar geoengineering field. This story was written by James Temple and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Jan 06, 202624 min

AI materials discovery now needs to move into the real world

Startups flush with cash are building AI-assisted laboratories to find materials far faster and more cheaply, but are still waiting for their ChatGPT moment. This story was written by David Rotman and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Dec 24, 202527 min

Is this the electric grid of the future?

In Nebraska, a publicly owned utility deftly tackles the challenges of delivering on reliability, affordability, and sustainability. This story was written by Andrew Blum and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Dec 10, 202521 min

How to fix the internet

If we want online discourse to improve, we need to move beyond the big platforms. This story was written by Katie Notopoulos and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Nov 26, 202524 min

Why climate researchers are taking the temperature of mountain snow

As climate change fuels increasingly erratic weather, scientists need a better read on snowpack temperature to understand when water will reach reservoirs—and when it threatens to flood them. This story was written by James Temple and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Nov 19, 202517 min

Supershoes are reshaping distance running

Kenyan runners, like many others, are grappling with the impact of expensive, high-performance shoes. This story was written by Jonathan W. Rosen and narrated by Noa - newsoveraudio.com.

Oct 29, 202532 min
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