Learn something amazing. Each episode showcases three academic experts from a variety of fields, from science to history to art, who will explain their research in less than 3 minutes using language that any audience should be able to understand. Part of the Cosmic Shambles network. Hosted by Prof. Bruce Hood.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 hours 53 minutes
A Sprinkle of Medicine Upcycling Bugs in Your Gut
In this episode, special guest medical microbiologist, Dr Kim Jacobson discusses with Bruce how to administer drugs to children, the upcycling fashion industry, and why sometimes a dose of pooh might be good for you. With contributions from the Claire Lewis (Nottingham), Sara Li-Chou Han (Manchester Metropolitan) and Lucy Blandford (King's College).
Going Straight Prison Mothers Punish Those Who Refuse to Help
The Speakezee Showcase features 3x 3 minute talks from graduates on their research in language that anyone should understand. This week, the topic is the broken prison system, the consequences of keeping mothers in prison and whether we should introduce a law to enforce people to be Good Samaritans. Contributions from Liz Herbert (Southampton), Natalie Booth (Bath) and Usmaan Siddiqui (Nottingham).
Pained Pets with Dental Problems Damage Aircraft
The Speakezee Showcase features 3x 3 minute talks from graduates on their research in language that anyone should understand. This episode has talks on use of morphine in pet surgery, how to reduce dental anxiety and building an artificial nervous system to detect faults in aircraft as they fly. Contributions from Meera Shah (Bristol), Annegret Schneider (Plymouth) and Ryan Marks (Cardiff).
Positive Bees with Scottish Accents Exercise Your Brain
The first episode has talks on bee pollination, Scottish accents in early film and why exercise increases cognitive function. Contributions from the universities of Bristol, Stirling and Cardiff. Contributions from Clara Montgomery (Bristol), John Ritchie (Stirling) and Hannah Furby (Cardiff).
A Genetically Encrypted Riemann Hypothesis
You may have heard about Fermat last theorem, but have you heard of the Riemann hypothesis? If you can solve it there’s a £1m prize up for grabs...