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Dive deep into the world of science and engineering with engaging discussions and thought provoking debates. The team share insights from careers in science and engineering, combining expert knowledge and scientific thinking with a touch of humour to make even the most complex topics accessible and entertaining for both enthusiasts and casual listeners.
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- How is plastic pollution measured and why does it need to be measured globally? · 26 min · Episodio 137We can all picture examples of littering, but how bad is it? Jasmin and Antonia discuss methods for measuring the amount of plastic that ends up in the environment, termed…
- What's more sustainable: synthetic or natural fragrance? · 21 min · Episodio 136You often hear that natural is better but is this really true? Jasmin and Antonia discuss how some perfumes are made by considering the chemical processes used to extracted from…
- Are weight loss drugs a good idea? · 22 min · Episodio 135Known as GLP-1, they've been all over our news feed! Ellie, Jasmin and Laura look at how these drugs work, how effective they are, whether they could live with the side-effects…
- Why do killer whales act so strangely? · 29 min · Episodio 134Also known as orcas, these large mammals have been observed doing some really weird stuff. Laura, Ellie and Jasmin talk about orca massages, wearing salmon as hats, hunting and…
- What's the challenge with contrails? · 17 min · Episodio 133Trails of condensation in the wake of an air plane might look pretty, but some of them contribute significantly to the climate emergency. Laura speaks to Jasmin about her…
- What is altruism and do we see it in nature? · 38 min · Episodio 132Antonia, Ellie and Emma explore the nature of altruism from examples with mammals and insects, to human studies and the pop culture take on the term. Could donating a kidney be…
- What's so unusual about how pigeons navigate? · 24 min · Episodio 131New research has found an unusual link between immune cells in the liver and the ability of homing pigeons to navigate using the earth's magnetic field. Laura, Antonia and Ellie…
- What did people in the recent past think would happen with climate change? · 46 min · Episodio 130Antonia and Ellie discuss the first ever Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. We explore what lead to the report being created, what the predictions for…
- Why aren't maglev trains everywhere? · 34 min · Episodio 129They're fast and floaty, but sadly we don't have them in the UK. Laura, Emma and Antonia look at the cool use of physics that makes them levitate and compare energy use and…
- Will We Go Back To The Moon? · 1 h 1 min · Episodio 128Antonia, Ellie and Tom discuss the history of the Moon missions, including the Apollo programme that started it all and the past and future of the ISS. The team explores the…
- Why do animals use tools? · 39 min · Episodio 127And how did they learn to do it? Ellie and Emma discuss what tool use actually is and the species that have adapted specific instruments to achieve a desired goal. From Veronika…
- Can we make cars lighter? · 18 min · Episodio 126The battery in electric vehicles makes them much heavier than traditional vehicles. Laura and Jasmin discuss how steel car components can be made lighter to offset this increased…
- What are the pros and cons of cold water therapy? · 33 min · Episodio 125Ellie, Antonia and Emma discuss their personal experiences with cold water and the science behind whether there is any benefit in dunking yourself in a chilly loch. They also…
- How can you tell the value of gems? · 25 min · Episodio 124Some gemstones are desired for their sparkle and rarity while others have practical applications in engineering and electronic components. Laura and Antonia look at different…
- Why have scientists sent moss into space? · 24 min · Episodio 123Researchers were surprised to find that moss spores germinated after nine months hanging out on the outside of the International Space Station. Ellie and Laura dive into their…
- What if all chemicals had been tested for safety from the start? · 26 min · Episodio 122Different nations have different approaches to testing and using chemicals to see how they can cause diseases. Antonia, Laura and Jasmin look at how chemicals are tested for…
- What is agrovoltaics? · 21 min · Episodio 121And is it a good idea? Laura, Jasmin and Antonia look at various scientific studies on growing crops and raising livestock in fields of solar panels to see what the effects are…
- What is aging? · 36 min · Episodio 120And can we learn to live longer? Ellie, Jasmin and Emma discuss telomeres that form the ends of DNA strands, the long-lived members of the animal world, supplements and products…
- How is the safety of drugs determined? · 32 min · Episodio 119It takes a long time for medicines to be developed. Looking at drugs used in women's health and more, Laura and Ellie look at what goes into their development, how the risks are…
- How does cloning improve diversity? · 22 min · Episodio 118Saving endangered species is vital for a healthy planet and cloning individual animals can help. Ellie and Laura look at the black-footed ferret, discuss some other endangered…
