Jack To The Future

This month, Jack talks to one of his artgineering idols, Jay from @JBVCreative who pushes the boundaries of art by combining with engineering. Jack talks to him about his projects, concept and what the future may hold. The pair discuss set-backs, challenges and learning opportunities. A unique and fascinating episode! #jacktothefuture #podcast #STEAM JBV Creative on YouTube JBV Creative on Insta

A change to the scheduled episode, 9-year-old Jack brings you a mini episode all about AI. Specifically, he explores an AI computer programme called ChatGPT, which he's sure many of you will be familiar with.  Not a paid partnership or any brand affiliation, Jack is just in awe of some very clever technology and wanted to so show off its capabilities, particularly in relation to his podcast. Enjoy! ChatGPT

Jack, aged 9 interviews Julien Delpierre, cell and developmental biologist from the Marion Zerial group of the Max Planck Institute in Dresden.  The pair discuss how hairy humans might be in the future, whether our brains will be smaller, can our eyes really be cameras ,  the future of gene modification and much,  much more! An episode suitable for adults and children alike. Mentions Julien's Twitter Marion Zerial group at the Max Planck Institute The Conversation.com- How will humans change in the next 10,000 years? BBC Earth- What will humans look like in a million years? Sci show- The Future of Human Evolution

The monthly future podcast is back with host, 9-year-old Jack. This month, he welcomes Graeme Robertson, photographer for The Guardian newspaper to talk to him about the future of photography.  They talk about Graeme's job, what he likes to photograph most and current photography trends. As well as the possibilities of future technology, the pair also  talk about the impact of current technology on the industry.  Mentions COOPH- 10 predictions for the future of photography #NewEpisode #JackToTheFuture #Future #Futuretechnology #Photography #TheFutureOfPhotography #StrikeAPose #PhotoOfTheDay #ChildPodcaster #Podcast #TheGuardian #ProfessionalPhotography #PortraitPhotography #Fun #Camera #KidsFun #PodcastForFamilies @graemephoto1 @guardian

Jack has been a beta tester for a new podcasting app for kids and he'd love to tell you all about it! Telmi

Jack spoke back in  Season 1, episode 8 about the future of forests and this episode offers part two, but with a twist. The future of forests by measuring the world's forest biomass. Jack talks to Vicki Lonnon, the quality assurance manager from Airbus who is working on a new European Space Agency (ESA) satellite mission, that will monitor forests from space using a special P-band radar that's never been used before.  The data collected will look at how much carbon is being stored by forests across the world and how this is changing over time, allowing a 3D map of the world's forests to be created. The satellite is due to be launched next year.  The pair  discuss: - what forest biomass is -the role forests play in climate change - the satellite mission and what's involved -why the mission is needed -what impact the mission could have -views of reaching net zero Tune in to learn something new- a fascinating episode about technology that certainly will shape our future 🌍🌲 @Airbus @ESA Mentions/links ESA: Ready to build the Biomass forest mission The satellite will provide global maps of how much carbon is stored in the world’s forests and how this stock is changing over time, mainly through the absorption of carbon dioxide, which is released from burning fossil fuels. Airbus Defence and Space to build Biomass – the European Space Agency’s forest mission Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build its next Earth Explorer mission, the Biomass satellite. Biomass is due to launch in 2021 and will measure forest biomass to assess terrestrial carbon stocks and fluxes for five years. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1Tt2bVf News articles: The Biomass satellite and disappearing ‘football fields’ Biomass forest sensing satellite shaping up Successful deployment of giant reflector for forest monitoring satellite Biomass

Continuing his Stem To The Future series after a break, Jack chats to Darren Fitzgerald, an engineer who works for the RSSB about  the future of rail travel. The pair discuss Darren's role; how trains may develop in the future; possible fuel sources,  as well as debating the wacky and wonderful in the world of train travel and engineering.  A really interesting episode! Jack proudly designed the cover art for this episode himself.  Mentions/links The RSSB Radical Railways: 15 Technologies that Could Drive the Future of Trains

Podswap alert! We're still on summer holidays here at the Jack To The Future HQ, but are excited to bring you a very special bonus episode until we get back to our normal schedule in September. Introducing our podcast pals, Newsy Pooloozi for a podswap and this time they're taking the steering wheel, into the future! Mother and daughter duo, Lyndee and Leela from New Delhi, India talk about a really clever piece of technology developed by engineers at Northwestern University called the microflier.  Find out about the inspiration for its design, the future possibilities and much, much more! #podcastforkids #podcast #stemeducation #newsypooloozi #jacktothefuture

Jack talks to two engineers-the first about fossil fuels and how they are made and also a former innovation engineer at a company called Drax, who was involved with cutting edge research into renewable energy sources. They talk about what biomass is; the advantages and disadvantages and possibilities in the future; carbon capture, as well as other types of renewable energy sources. Links/mentions Drax Video about biomass and forests BECCS and carbon capture video Hydroelectric power Tarmac sustainability strategy FunKids: crude oil energy source factfile

The Future of Deep Space Communications 📡🛰  This week, 9 year old Jack interviews Ed Chester, a systems engineer at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station.  The pair talk about how satellites work, what deep space communication might look like in the future, whether we could live on other planets and what meeting Tim Peake was like! Satellites, the internet in space, lasers, time travel, ice moons, natural phenomenon, sols, alien life forms and beyond - they talk about it all!  Listen in at the link in the description or download from all major platforms from Monday 18th July.  📸 Credit to Jack To The Future - Astronaut calling his mum ❤️  #astronaut #space #deepspace #deepspacecommunication #spacecommunication #satellite #goonhilly #marsexpress #stem #newepisode #jacktothefuture #podcastforfamilies #engineering #radiowaves #cosmos #spacetravel Mentions/links Goonhilly Earth Station NASA - How Do We Communicate with Faraway Spacecraft?  Europa Clipper The Guardian - Jupiter’s moon Europa may have water where life could exist, say scientists Insider-Hyped up 'moon cube' discovered by Chinese rover turns out to be a rabbit-shaped rock