Gain an insight into the fascinating world of research with the How Researchers Changed the World podcast. Follow the story of one passionate researcher every episode, unpacking their motivations for the subject, the challenges of the research, and how their research went on to change the world we live in.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 hours 23 minutes
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episode 1: How Researchers Changed the World: Trailer 1
How Researchers is a podcast series, which will demonstrate the real-world relevance, value and impact of academic research; and highlight the people and stories behind the research.
episode 1: Dr Orii McDermott: The importance of music therapy for people with dementia
Music is a fundamental part of a human being, senior music and dementia researcher Orri McDermott explains why.
episode 2: Ron Wasserstein: Misunderstandings of 'statistical significance'
The story behind Ron Wasserstein's research paper on the misuse of p-values as a measure of significance
episode 3: Seline Meijer: The human side of conservation: people's needs and planting trees in sub-Saharan Africa
The role of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions in the uptake of agricultural and agroforestry innovations and conservation in sub-Saharan Africa
episode 4: Steve Omohundro - The ethical implications of artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence: Autonomous technology and the greater human good
episode 5: Girija Kaimal: How art therapy can reduce stress and support mental health
Girija Kaimal discusses her research, which shows that as little as 45 minutes of artistic self-expression can significantly reduce levels of the stress hormone, cortisol.
episode 6: Arnold Glass: Phones in the classroom and falling grades
Arnold Glass discusses his research, which shows if students use mobile phones during lectures their exam results will be up to 7% lower
episode 7: Siobhan Brooks: Same sex relationships and the symbolic meaning of marriage in the black community
Siobhan Brooks discusses her research, which explores the meaning of marriage for African-American women
episode 8: Marco te Brömmelstroet: Transport choice and human connection: why cycling is good for society
Marco te Brömmelstroet discusses how cycling can help cities to function as more social environments
episode 9: Anja Kollmuss: Climate policy and individual action: two approaches, one climate emergency
Anja Kollmuss discusses her research into why having awareness and knowledge about climate change is not always enough for people to behave in a pro-environmental way
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