Decoding the secret messages of data, biology and music

This TED Radio Hour episode, "Found in Translation," explores how translating data across various fields can lead to new understandings. The episode features interviews with a textual scientist who uses multispectral imaging to recover damaged historical manuscripts, an economist who assigns monetary value to the environmental services of whales and other natural assets to promote conservation, and a microbiologist who develops sensors to detect bacterial infections earlier. A key takeaway is the concept of "science-based finance," which aims to create economic incentives for environmental protection by assigning monetary value to natural resources and their services. Listeners gain insights into innovative applications of technology and economic models to address challenges in history, environmental conservation, and healthcare.