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Robots Taking Over IVF: The Future of Fertility Treatments

Season 34 Episode 3439 | 26m 46s

Artificial intelligence and robotics are revolutionizing in-vitro fertilization. From selecting genetic material to creating embryos, machines are now performing delicate procedures once done only by expert hands. This breakthrough could make IVF faster, cheaper, and more accessible. PANEL: science reporter Elana Spivack, The Washington Post's Elizabeth Dwoskin, and the Dallas Morning News' Miriam

Aired: 01/26/26
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
For the first time in decades, young men are more religious than young women. Experts weigh in.
Bonnie Erbé & experts debate legal defense tactics, trial shifts, and if #MeToo has lost momentum.
Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.
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Is straight dating broken? We discuss heteropessimism & modern relationship burnout
For the first time in decades, young men are more religious than young women. Experts weigh in.
Bonnie Erbé & experts debate legal defense tactics, trial shifts, and if #MeToo has lost momentum.
Why are home births rising? We debate safety, midwives, and maternity care shortages.
Bonnie Erbé explores how TikTok & social media impact body image with experts Dr. Terán & Dr. Vashi.
How weak regulations and AI chatbot design choices fuel real-world violence against women.
Are voters ready for a "rainbow wave," or do LGBTQ+ candidates still face gender-bias hurdles?
Why is the girls' sports dream gap widening despite record visibility?
Arkansas is building a national model to combat human trafficking. Here's how.