On the GRID
by Heriot-Watt University
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On the GRID: How dangerous is loneliness?
On the GRID: How dangerous is loneliness?
About this podcast
Through thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives, we explore the ideas and innovations transforming our world. From groundbreaking research and enterprise to pioneering education across the world, each episode reveals how we are tackling global challenges and delivering solutions that make a real difference. Discover stories of sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and human ingenuity as we bring our mission to life — advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and shaping a brighter, more sustainable future.
Episodes
- On the GRID: How dangerous is loneliness? · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Associate Professor Mhairi Bowe to explore how our social identities, relationships, and communities profoundly shape our health…
- From Dandelions to Drones: How nature solves the toughest engineering problems · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Marc Desmulliez to discuss how nature can inspire the next generation of engineering solutions. From dandelion seeds…
- On the GRID: Diagnostics, Defence & Dignity - unexpected uses of photonics · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Duncan Hand to explore the fascinating world of photonics and its powerful, wide-ranging applications - from removing…
- On the GRID: Skin Sensors Transforming Healing · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Dr Michael Crichton to discuss patient friendly micro technologies for healthcare, including his development of simple, effective…
- On the GRID: Nitric Oxide, Heart Health & Beetroot Juice · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Chris Easton to discuss how ageing reduces our nitric oxide production, a molecule our bodies produce to regulate vital…
- On the GRID: Advancing Socially Assistive Robots · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Doctor Marta Romeo to discuss her work in developing socially intelligent robots and how they can be used as tools for ageing in…
- On the GRID: Uncovering the Geoenergy Revolution · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Andreas Busch to discuss the definition of geoenergy and to explore how subsurface energy production and storage is key…
- On the GRID: Fighting Cancer with Ultrafast Light · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 2In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor Robert Thomson to discuss his work in photonics and the future of cancer fighting lasers, exploring the potential…
- On the GRID: Redefining Energy in Buildings · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode of On the GRID, we sit down with Professor David Jenkins to discuss sustainable energy in our buildings, exploring how this affects our communities and the impact…
