Finger on the pulse of bias—why do some medical devices work less well for non-white people?
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. Also this week: could microwaves be used for central heating? And, how honeybees created vaccines first
HOSPITALS ROUTINELY measure patients' blood-oxygen levels to determine the severity of covid-19. Why do these and other medical devices and treatments work less well for non-white people and women? Also, if you can have microwave ovens—why not microwave boilers for central heating? And, we explore how bees run vaccination campaigns too. Kenneth Cukier hosts. Runtime: 22 min
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