Physics By The River

Today I'm joined by Victoria Fawcett, a PhD student who researches dust-reddened quasars. She describes her research involving observed differences in the radio spectrum between red and blue quasars, and how she ended up doing it. Afterwards, we discuss her involvement in scientific outreach.

You can read more about what Vicky does here, as well as find her on twitter.

Today I am joined by Dr Alex Peach, a lecturer at Durham University, who talks to me about his research in gravity, the holographic principle, how science/physics changes with time, and cats (surprisingly, not of the Schrödinger variety!)

Today I am joined by Professor Chris Done, who talks to me about her research on x-ray emissions from black holes, as well as her career path, which involves a year in Japan and a rocket launch!

Today I'm joined by Dr Francesca Chadha-Day who talks to me about her research which looks to find new fundamental physics by observing the extreme conditions of space, as well as her work as a science comedian!

You can learn more about what Fran has done at her website, or on her twitter page.

Keep an eye out for "Are dreams made of atoms" during the Durham Fringe Festival this year!

Today I'm joined by Professor Charles Adams, who speaks to me about his research in quantum optics. We discuss Adams' path into academia, "the quantum question", and even the traumatic possibility of quantum printers.