3a:T4a6,Tune in to Cyrus Says for an in-depth look at the life and career of this multifaceted star. Adah Sharma is a multifaceted Indian actress known for her versatility and dedication to her craft. Fluent in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi, with a working knowledge of Malayalam and French, she has seamlessly transitioned into South Indian cinema. A classically trained Kathak dancer, Adah graduated from the prestigious Natraj Gopi Krishna Kathak Dance Academy and has also mastered dance forms like salsa, jazz, and ballet. Her passion for martial arts is evident in her training in Silambam, an ancient Tamil stick-fighting technique, and her background in gymnastics. Despite her breakout role in the horror film 1920, Adah rejected numerous horror offers to avoid being typecast, showcasing her commitment to diverse roles. A lifelong vegetarian turned vegan, she is a vocal advocate for animal rights. With a unique journey that includes voicing an animated character and a childhood dream of joining the circus, Adah Sharma continues to captivate audiences with her talent, agility, and dedication to both her art and ethical living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.3b:T4d8,In today’s episode of Who Rules the World?, host Giulia Tariello European Union Youth Delegate, talks with Eleonora Svanberg, an inspiring woman reshaping the narrative around women and girls in STEM. Eleonora is a half-Swedish, half-Persian writer, speaker, founder, and advocate, currently pursuing a PhD in mathematical physics at the University of Oxford. Beyond her groundbreaking academic pursuits, Eleonora is a prominent social media influencer with over 300,000 followers on her platform, where she inspires the next generation of women to explore the world of science, technology, and mathematics. Despite progress, the gender gap in STEM remains significant, with systemic barriers often discouraging women from entering or advancing in these fields. Eleonora’s mission is to change this narrative. By sharing her experience and advocating for inclusivity, she empowers young women and girls globally to follow their aspirations and thrive in STEM careers. This episode will explore her work and how platforms like hers can inspire a new generation. Together, they delve into actionable ways to bridge the gender gap in STEM and highlight the importance of creating a more inclusive and equitable future for women in science.3c:T4a0,

We start with the world's first general purpose electronic computer, the ENIAC, built in 1946 by a team of female mathematicians including Kathleen Kay McNulty. We speak to Gini Mauchly Calcerano, daughter of Kathleen Kay McNulty, who developed ENIAC.

Then we hear about the man who invented the original chatbot, called Eliza, but did not believe computers could achieve intelligence. We speak to Miriam Weizenbaum, daughter of Joseph Weizenbaum, who built Eliza chatbot.

Following that, Dr Hiromichi Fujisawa describes how his team at Waseda University in Japan developed the first humanoid robot in 1973, called WABOT-1.

Staying in Japan, the engineer Masahiro Hara explains how he was inspired to design the first QR code by his favourite board game.

Finally, Thérèse Izay Kirongozi recounts how the death of her brother drove her to build robots that manage traffic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History episodes. Our guest is Zoe Kleinman, the BBC's technology editor.

(Photo: Robots manage traffic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Credit: Federico Scoppa/AFP)

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