Best ResearchPod Podcasts (2025)

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The Living Network - Our Future 27:08

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In this final episode of the series, we join a round-table discussion among experts from the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol. Join Dimitra Simeonidou, Simon Saunders, and Paul Wilson as they explore the future of telecommunications and the exciting advancements in network technology. Discover how AI and sensing capabilities are tran…

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The Living Network - Control 16:18

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating concept of sensory living networks with Prof. Dimitra Simeonidou, director of the Smart Internet Lab, Paul Wilson, chair of the advisory board for SmartCitiesWorld and Simon Saunders, honorary professor at the Smart Internet Lab. Discover how these intelligent networks can revolutionise emergency response…

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The Living Network - Consciousness 16:12

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In this episode, we explore the revolutionary concept of a living network with Prof. Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab. Discover how data and AI can transform our urban environments into intelligent ecosystems that enhance our quality of life. From traffic management to public health, learn how the infrastructure we already hav…

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Empowering Indigenous Voices through Animation | The Enterprise Sessions with Dr. Camilla Morelli 50:08

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In this inspiring episode of The Enterprise Sessions, Professor Michele Barbour sits down with Dr. Camilla Morelli, a senior lecturer in social anthropology at the University of Bristol, whose groundbreaking work with indigenous youth in the Amazon rainforest has taken an unexpected and powerful turn toward enterprise. What begins as immersive ethn…

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Fuzzy Logic and the Human Side of Artificial Intelligence 52:17

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Artificial intelligence often struggles with the ambiguity, nuance, and shifting context that defines human reasoning. Fuzzy logic offers an alternative, by modelling meaning in degrees rather than absolutes. In this roundtable episode, ResearchPod speaks with Professors Edy Portmann, Irina Perfilieva, Vilem Novak, Cristina Puente, and José María A…

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Transforming Noise Pollution with Moth Technology | The Enterprise Sessions with Prof. Marc Holderied 1:00:14

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Join Professor Michele Barbour in this captivating conversation with Professor Marc Holderied from the University of Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences. Discover how a serendipitous encounter with a fluffy moth in Costa Rica sparked a 30-year scientific journey that led to the development of ultra-thin, nature-inspired sound-absorbing material…

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Who is making claims over sociodigital futures? 25:10

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What sociodigital futures are being claimed? 26:30

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How are sociodigital futures being claimed? 32:17

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Social Norms and the Psychology of Litter Prevention 10:53

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Littering is a global issue with serious environmental and economic impacts. But, what drives people to act responsibly? Sonny Rosenthal from Singapore Management University and Pengya Ai, a PhD student from Nanyang Technological University are interested in how social norms shape pro-environmental behaviour. Their research reveals how descriptive …

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Go Green Or Go Bust? The Profitability of Eco-Technology 10:29

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Green innovation is often seen as the key to sustainable growth. But, not all eco-technologies deliver the same results. Cheng Qiang from Singapore Management University examines how pollution prevention and pollution control impact firms’ profitability and environmental performance, revealing why prevention strategies offer greater financial and e…

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Building a Unified Platform for Biological Discovery with CRISPR 10:53

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Can CRISPR help build a unified platform for biological discovery? Dr Kaivalya Shevade from the Laboratory for Genomics Research (UCSF) is developing new CRISPR-based screening methods to map gene networks, understand drug resistance, and track neuronal activity in disease. The research team’s innovations, including the CAT-ATAC assay and the Plexu…

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How Reporting on Segments of Diversified Companies Impacts Equity-Based Pay 10:20

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How does financial transparency affect how CEO’s themselves are paid? Young Jun Cho and Hojun Seo investigate how the introduction of SFAS 131, requiring companies to report performance by business segments, impacts equity-based compensation. Their research reveals that more granular disclosure reduces the need for stock-based incentives, especiall…

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Carnival and caricature: Javier Milei and populism in Argentina 42:27

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10 years is a long time in politics. In 2015, Javier Milei was a professor of economics making occasional appearances on Argentinian TV programmes. Today, he is more commonly seen wielding prop chainsaws as Argentina's Libertarian president. Dr Sara Garcia Santamaria of the University of Bristol speaks with as again about masculinity, memeability, …

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Populism on a plate 34:46

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Changing political tides across the globe are inextricably linked to the use of social media and internet based messaging. But something as simple as a photo of your lunch can't be part of the same spin... Right? Dr Sara Garcia Santa Maria from the University of Bristol joins us to discuss her research into diet, culture and social media among popu…

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Futures anthropology, foresight and the polycrisis 28:13

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It is increasingly proclaimed that the world is in a polycrisis, a term and set of assumptions which have become a moniker for our times; a moment where multiple crises converge, requiring urgent attention and a future-focused solution. For influential organisations the polycrisis concept makes problems of uncertainty accessible to foresight-inform…

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Unravelling the Beauty of Mathematics with Marcus du Sautoy 17:23

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Professor Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford, has been long credited for his efforts to popularise science – particularly mathematics and related subjects. Here, he discusses his motivation for popularising mathematics and the balance between his academic research and public engag…

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Complicating Leadership Development for Business Leaders 47:05

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In trying times, we all look for leadership. But leadership skills have to come from somewhere. Understanding how, where and why these skills develop is an important part of the continuing journey to more inclusive and collaborative leadership practice. Dr Nicola Patterson, Dr Amy Stabler and Professor Sharon Mavin discuss the programme they lead a…

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Merger Synergies and Analyst Forecasts 10:07

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How do analysts respond to company forecasts during mergers? Dr Ahmad Ismail from the American University of Beirut analyses over 2,000 U.S. takeovers to find out. His research shows that analysts are more likely to revise earnings upwards when companies forecast large cost-saving synergies, and when led by level-headed CEOs. These revisions often …

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Genderly: Language, Bias, and Representation in Film Criticism 10:27

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What can film reviews tell us about gender bias in the movie industry? Dr Wael Khreich from the American University of Beirut explores this question with Genderly, a custom-built AI tool that analyses the language of 17,000 professional reviews. His findings reveal that female-led films are far more likely to be judged through a biased lens—subtly …

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Communication Modes and Mediation in a Post-pandemic World 10:43

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Communication shapes the mediation process, influencing trust, negotiation dynamics, and dispute resolution outcomes. Associate Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson from Singapore Management University explores how different communication modes – face-to-face meetings, video-conferencing, audio communication, and text messaging – affect mediation effecti…

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Open Societies and the Political Challenges of the 21st Century 16:21

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What makes open societies more resilient in the face of global crises like climate change and artificial intelligence? Stefan Brunnhuber of the World Academy of Art and Science unpacks why open societies—rooted in critical thinking, civic freedom, and institutional balance—hold the key to thriving in the 21st century, while autocracies remain relia…

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How might Adaptive Façades Revolutionize Building Energy Efficiency? 41:56

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Heating and cooling our homes, workplaces and public spaces is a source of constant effort, and expense. What can new technologies offer to help hold warmth, or aid air circulation? What if one solution could do both? Dr Miren Juaristi Gutierrez from Eurac Research in Bolzano, Italy, joins us to discuss innovative architectural features that could …

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AI and the General Formation of Consciousness 12:19

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What impact does artificial intelligence have on the evolution of consciousness, and could it mark the beginning of a new form of awareness beyond the human? Stefan Brunnhuber of the World Academy of Art and Science explores how AI, as a transformative technology, reshapes not only society but the filters through which we perceive modern life — bri…

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How digitality is changing our spaces 30:45

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Space is a key feature of social life. But does the digitalisation of society affect its spatial dimensions, and if so, how? In this podcast, Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki discusses his work exploring digitality, different types of space and notions of virtual realities, such as cyber space. With Dale Southerton and Leverhulme Vis…