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Wood Science Talks

Rupert Wimmer

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Welcome to the Wood Science Talks ! We will talk about developments in the field of wood science, research and education, careers, all rooted around the fascinating world of wood (Music: Peter Ratzenbeck)
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Join us as we explore sustainability trends in the chemical industry, covering circularity, climate change, bioeconomy, zero waste and pollution, and social value creation. In a series of short episodes, industry experts will share their unique insights, challenges, and innovative solutions, providing a comprehensive understanding of how the chemical industry can play a role in creating Greater chemistry – between people and planet. A podcast brought to you by Clariant.
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Beyond Research

Research Nova Scotia

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The Beyond Research Podcast brings research to you. Listen as we speak with Canada-based researchers and community leaders to discuss how important discoveries across disciplines are helping shape our lives. You'll hear from experts specializing in health care, climate change, quality of life, our sustainable bioeconomy and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by Research Nova Scotia, an independent, not-for-profit organization with the mandate to support, organize and co-ordinate the fund ...
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Meet the Microbiologist

Ashley Hagen, M.S.

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Who is microbiology? Meet the Microbiologist (MTM) introduces you to the people who discover, innovate and advance the field of microbiology. Go behind-the-scenes of the microbial sciences with experts in virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and more! Share in their passion for microbes and hear about research successes and even a few setbacks in their field. MTM covers everything from genomics, antibiotic resistance, synthetic biology, emerging infectious diseases, microbial ecolo ...
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IFPRI Podcast

International Food Policy Research Institute

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. Established in 1975, IFPRI currently has more than 600 employees working in over 50 countries. It is a research center of CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development.
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The IQT Podcast explores and offers insight about rapidly evolving technology trends and their impact and contributions to national security. Subscribe to hear from IQT and other thought leaders across a variety of tech domains, including AI and machine learning, biotechnology, autonomous systems, and more. IQT identifies, adapts, and delivers technology solutions from commercial startups to support the national security missions of the U.S. and its allies. Learn more at www.iqt.org.
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bioCircular Loop is the podcast about success stories, innovation and newest developments in the European circular Bioeconomy. It aims to educate, inform and inspire listeners with content about how circular bioeconomy presents the answer to humanity's greatest societal challenges, especially climate change and resource depletion. The podcast hosts the people that are driving this industrial bio-revolution, each episode deep-dives into a different organisation, industry and technology.
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This podcast interviews successful entrepreneurs and scientists about newest climate solutions in all sectors (food, agriculture, raw materials, fashion, etc.) to increase awareness to business owners, investors, and private persons. Also to stay positive, engaged and hopeful that this man made problem can be solved by us. Through SUSTAINNOW, listeners learn, get inspired, and get connected with the wider community, and together help build a better future. The podcast was founded in 2021 by ...
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Explore, Teach, Conserve

University of Minnesota Extension

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Stories of new discoveries, problem-solving, science and stewardship of Minnesota’s natural resources from University of Minnesota Extension. Everyone can learn something new about our environment from the educators, researchers and land managers working on the cutting-edge.
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Welcome back to The IQT Podcast! Today, we dive into the depths of the dataverse. Our guests, Diana Keenan and Hanyu Chwe, shed light on the significance, evolving market trends, and regulatory challenges surrounding commercial data, emphasizing how new data technologies can enhance decision-making across various sectors. This episode explores the …
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Debt Distress and the Right to Food in AfricaCo-organized by IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe (WHH)October 2, 2024More than half of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress or have already defaulted. The debt crisis, while exacerbated by recent crises, has been looming for several years. According to the United Nations, 3.3 billion people now liv…
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Nicole Dubilier, Ph.D., Director and head of the Symbiosis Department at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, has led numerous reserach cruises and expeditions around the world studying the symbiotic relationships of bacteria and marine invertebrates. She discusses how the use of various methods, including deep-sea in situ tools, molec…
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In this episode, the bioCircular Loop podcast discusses fungi-based alternative proteins and the use of innovative raw material sources to soy. The guest, Simo Ellilä, CEO and co-founder of Enifer, a biotech startup in Finland, shares insights on their process of fermenting side streams to produce sustainable protein ingredients. The conversation c…
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Join General David Petraeus, renowned retired U.S. army general and former CIA director, as we explore historical conflicts, strategic leadership, and the intersection of technology in modern warfare. From past military engagements to contemporary challenges, this episode promises enlightening insights on conflict evolution and the leadership skill…
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Agronomy and Policy Solutions for Effective Implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action PlanCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ANAPRI)September 10, 2024CGIAR is pleased to support our regional and …
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Today's episode promises to be a fascinating deep dive into the science of sustainability and the future of livestock. Joining us today is Steve Meller, co-founder of CH4 Global, a company focused on reducing methane emissions from livestock—specifically, the burps and farts of cows. Yes, you heard that right! We’ll be discussing how a unique type …
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Policy Dialogue/Series/Special EventAgainst the grain: Could farmers feed the world and heal the planet?Co-organized by IFPRI and The CGIAR Initiative on Nature-Positive SolutionsVirtual EventAugust 27, 2024Humanity relies on agriculture to provide nourishment, yet there is an urgent need to reduce the agricultural sector’s environmental footprint.…
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From Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), Neil Mabbott, Ph.D., has worked for nearly 2 decades on understanding the mechanisms by which prion proteins become infectious and cause neurological disease in humans and animals. He discusses the remarkable properties of prions and addresses complexities surrounding s…
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🎙️ Today in SustainNow our guest is Kilian Kaminski: co-founder of Refurbed, one of the fastest growing marketplaces for refurbished products in the DACH region. In this episode, Kilian shares the inspiring story of Refurbed, from its inception in 2017 with his two co-founders Jürgen Riedl, and Peter Windischhofer, to becoming a leading marketplace…
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I'm excited to have Bas van Abel, the founder of Fairphone, with us today In this episode. Bas takes us on the journey of Fairphone from its humble beginnings as an awareness campaign to running the biggest crowdfunding at that time, to its evolution into a pioneering company striving for a systemic change in the smartphone industry. We will explor…
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Episode #5 explores the chemicals and plastics value chains and a technology that uses CO2 as a renewable resource for circular chemicals production. A key discussion topic is the importance of partnerships in driving circular transformations and the need for collaboration across value chains. The conversation delves into the technology developed b…
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Carbios is a French biotech company that has developed enzymatic processes to recycle plastic, particularly PET. They have engineered enzymes specifically for PET and other types of plastic, allowing them to break down the polymers into monomers that can be used to produce new high-quality plastics. They have built a bio-recycling plant in France t…
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IFPRI Policy SeminarThe Unjust Climate: Measuring the impacts of climate change on rural poor, women, and youthCo-organized by IFPRI, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Gender, Climate Change and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)June 18, 20249:30 – 11:00 am (America/New York)3:30 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)7:00 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolk…
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Chaincraft is a Dutch startup that manufactures fatty acids from local food waste, specifically pre-consumer plant-based organic residues. They use a two-step fermentation process to convert food waste into medium chain fatty acids, which is more sustainable with a lower carbon footprint than traditional palm oil-based fatty acids. The company curr…
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESFamines and Fragility: Making humanitarian, developmental, and peacebuilding responses workCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)14:30 TO 16:15 CETJUN 11, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:15AM EDTGlobally, the number of people facing crisis-level or worse acute food insecurit…
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARTackling the Hidden Costs of our Food SystemsCo-organized by IFPRI, The Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)JUN 6, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTFood systems provide important benefits to the global population, not only providing food but also supporting livelihoods for more than one …
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In this episode, we discuss a successful, but often overlooked, model for research: The College Model. Listen as we discuss the types of research projects colleges undertake, and how it differs from traditional university-based research. We also explore student involvement and workforce preparation; the principles of partner- and challenge-driven r…
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SPECIAL EVENTUnderstanding the New Dynamics of Agrifood Trade, Perspectives by Pascal LamyCo-hosted jointly by IFPRI and Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)MAY 30, 2024 - 2:30 TO 4:00PM EDTGeopolitical tensions, as well as conflicts at the regional, national, and local levels, climate change and sustainability challenges, and the …
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Despite significant progress in addressing hunger, malnutrition remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, as well as diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Worldwide, as many as 3 billion pe…
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Episode Summary Timothy Donohue, Ph.D.—ASM Past President, University of Wisconsin Foundation Fetzer Professor of Bacteriologyand Director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) calls genomics a game-changer when it comes the potential of microbes to create renewable resources and products that can sustain the environment, economy and…
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Episode #2 explores the importance of nutrient recovery, specifically the recovery of phosphorus, from wastewater and waste sludge. The depletion of phosphorus reserves and the overuse of fertilizers have led to environmental pollution like eutrophication and biodiversity loss. Rag'n'Sells, a recycling company, has diversified to become a future ma…
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In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the realm of energy storage with a particular focus on advanced battery designs. Joining us is Paul, the visionary mind behind 8inks, a company committed to revolutionizing the lithium-ion battery manufacturing process. Paul will walk us through the challenges and opportunities in scalable battery manu…
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The first episode of the bioCircular Loop podcast introduces the concept of circular bioeconomy and its importance in addressing global challenges. The circular bioeconomy involves shifting towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy, where externalities like pollution become the responsibility of companies. It aims to create value fr…
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IndiaBioscience is an organisation serving as the bridge between the ivory towers of academic research, clinicians, and the wider public, It serves to take the science funded by public money and give it back to the community, whether it is through outreach programmes, mentorship schemes or getting people in the same room for fruitful discussions. E…
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Rodney Rohde, Ph.D., Regents’ Professor and Chair of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University discusses the many variants, mammalian hosts and diverse neurological symptoms of rabies virus. Take the MTM listener survey! Ashley’s Biggest Takeaways: Prior to his academic career, Rohde spent a decade as a public health microbio…
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The Biocircular Loop podcast aims to educate and inform listeners about the circular bioeconomy in Europe. It highlights the innovations and businesses driving the growth of a circular economy powered by renewable biomass and recycled materials. The podcast explores the goal of moving away from linear systems and towards a circular system that cons…
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARGlobalization of the Bioeconomy: Recent Trends and Drivers of Bioeconomy Programs and PoliciesCo-organized by IFPRI, International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IACGB) and CGIARMAY 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EDTThe bioeconomy approach to sustainable development holds great promise in reducing dependence on fossil fuels,…
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HYBRID POLICY SEMINARSudan at a Crossroads: Food Systems, Hunger, and Humanitarian Aid During Civil ConflictMAY 2, 2024 - 10:00 TO 11:30AM EDTIn April 2023, Sudan descended into a violent civil war that has displaced more than 8 million people, destroyed critical infrastructure, and left half the country’s population in need of humanitarian assista…
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Today, we're focusing on MuteBox, a company dedicated to redefining workspace design by offering modular phone booths and meeting rooms with a sustainability focus. Joining us are Christian Toft Bach, who is leading MuteBox's marketing efforts and joint the company almost from day 1, and Adil Sheikh, who is focusing on the design of Mutebox to redu…
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POLICY SEMINARDairy and Nutrition in the Global South: Potential, Progress, and Obstacles AheadAPR 24, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDTMalnutrition in early childhood is a major risk factor for premature death and disease, and is associated with 45% of all deaths of children under the age of 5. But malnutrition has important economic consequences too, by…
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Wastewater is a gold mine for energy, nutrients and water. Marc Wehmeijer dispels myths about breaking in to the wastewater industry, and takes us on a tour of the global wastewater treatment landscape from the deserts of Durango, Mexico to the Swiss Alps. Marc Wehmeijer is the CEO of ThinkTIM, a company that designs, manufactures, installs and ser…
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POLICY SEMINARDeepening Social Protection Systems: Enhancing livelihoods and health in EthiopiaAPR 17, 2024 - 10:30AM TO 12:00PM EDTTwenty years after the establishment of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program (PSNP), a major social protection system, the country’s government, donors, and other stakeholders are implementing multidimensional grad…
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DESCRIPTION: Election deniers are mobilizing their supporters and rolling out new tech to disrupt the November election. These groups are already organizing on hyperlocal levels, and learning to monitor polling places, target election officials, and challenge voter rolls. And though their work was once fringe, its become mainstreamed in the Republi…
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Algae is a high potential and high protein food. Learn how engineers and entrepreneurs like Peter Mponzi are using algae to cultivate the future of nutrition. Peter Mponzi is a chemical process engineer by training and current entrepreneur in algal production. He has eight plus years experience in the renewable fuel industry, and is currently focus…
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In this episode, we consider how our environments can help or hinder the health of our population and discuss research aimed to understand the environmental factors influencing population health. We also explore the broader implications of creating supportive environments for chronic disease prevention, contributing to the well-being of communities…
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESPost COP28 Priorities for Advancing Food Systems TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)MAR 27, 2024 - 9:30 TO 11:00AM EDT / 14:30 TO 16:00 CETHeld in 2023, the planet’s hottest year on record, COP28 has been heralded for its strong focus on food s…
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In today's episode we will explore the world of scaling bioeconomy to replace 50% of petrochemical products in the future. That is the bold vision of Synonym, a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to better, more sustainable materials through bioproducts. Joining us today is Joshua Lachter, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Syno…
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Our host, Vishal Sandesara, is joined by IQT colleagues Grant Whiting and Dan Bocknek to discuss cybersecurity and the importance of enhancing cyber capabilities for future conflicts. They explore the fast-paced nature of cyber warfare, the role of AI and automation, and the significance of quality data. Topics covered include data management, scal…
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ASM's Young Ambassador, Aureliana Chambal, discusses the high incidence of tuberculosis in Mozambique and how improved surveillance can help block disease transmission in low resource settings. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways: Mozambique is severely impacted by the TB epidemic, with one of the highest incidences in Africa (368 cases/ 100,000 people in t…
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LAUNCH EVENTGlobal Food 50/50 Launch EventCo-organized by Global Health 50/50, IFPRI, and UN WomenMAR 7, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EST / 1:00 TO 2:30pm BSTThe Global Food 50/50 initiative monitors progress and holds food system organizations accountable for advancing gender-just and equitable food systems. This event marks the launch of the third annu…
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In this episode, we continue our thought-provoking conversation with Stefan Leslie and Dr. Melissa Flagg. If you missed the last episode, Gaps; Opportunities in the Current Research System, you might want to listen to it first. It set the context for this discussion on a new initiative in Nova Scotia, Focused Research Investments (FRI). Listen as w…
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CGIAR SEMINAR SERIESReforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System TransformationCo-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR, and Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)15:00 TO 16:45 CETFEB 29, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:45AM ESTIn the recent COP28 Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Foo…
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Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. This company is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by building the necessary infrastructure to scale up regenerative practices. How? By developing an ecosystem measurement system that serves as a baseline for financing the transformation to regene…
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This episode is a conversation between Dr. Melissa Flagg and Stefan Leslie that explores the challenges of tackling wicked and super wicked problems at both global and local scales, and the importance of understanding problems and the environments in which they exist. They talk about gaps in the current research system, and how to experiment with d…
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Welcome to The IQT Podcast where we explore the fascinating world of technology innovation and national security. In our latest episode, host Vishal Sandesara is joined by esteemed guests Pat Mitchell, Chris Shaw, and Tommaso Melodia. Together, they discuss the complexities of undersea technology and its significance in military, commercial, and sc…
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POLICY SEMINARIntroducing the new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS)FEB 22, 2024 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM ESTThe new Women’s Empowerment Metric for National Statistical Systems (WEMNS) https://weai.ifpri.info/wemns/ is a streamlined tool for measuring women’s empowerment, intended for use in large-scale, multitopic surveys…
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In today's episode, I am speaking to Doris Hafenbradls, CTO and Managing Director of Electrochaea. Doris has enjoyed a successful career as scientist and corporate executive in the biotech and pharma industry in the US and Europe. She joined Electrochaea from Axxam, a leading provider of integrated discovery services for the life sciences industry,…
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In this episode of The IQT Podcast, Dr. Sarah Sewall delves into the world of critical minerals and the challenges facing the United States' supply chain security. Our guests, Nicole Richards, Nick Myers, and Oliver Gunasekara, share their expertise and innovative approaches to address these challenges. From developing biological solutions for rare…
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In this episode, we explore a deep relationship where a utility and researchers work in partnership to identify and work on a range of water research challenges in water quality, water treatment, and stormwater management. Our guests, Dr. Graham Gagnon at Dalhousie University and Dr. Wendy Krosek at Halifax Water discuss how they work together, whe…
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