Best Janet Bone Podcasts (2026)

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Pierre Friedlingstein on carbon’s pivotal role in climate change 28:10

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The COP30 climate summit is taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém, a gateway to the Amazon rainforest, which continues to face widespread deforestation. We all know that our climate is changing and that we are largely responsible for this, but we can’t tackle the problem unless we understand what’s going on. One scientist who’s done more than…

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Julia Simner on tasty words and hearing colours 28:22

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Imagine if you were listening to an opera or a Taylor Swift concert, and as the lights in the auditorium dimmed, the music was accompanied by a rainbow of colours only you could see. Perhaps while listening to your friends talking, you simultaneously experience a smorgasbord of tastes, with different words evoking different flavours, maybe a delici…

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Caroline Smith on meteorites and potential ancient life on Mars 28:24

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Caroline Smith is passionate about space rocks, whether they’re samples collected from the surface of asteroids and the Moon and hopefully Mars one day soon, or meteorites, those alien rock fragments that have survived their fiery descents through our atmosphere to land here on Earth. She is Head of Collections and Principal Curator of Meteorites a…

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AP De Silva on building molecular fluorescence sensors for healthcare 28:11

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From humble beginnings in his native Sri Lanka, to a more than 40 year academic career at Queen’s University Belfast, Prof. AP (Amilra Prasanna) De Silva’s research into molecular photosensors has led to a pioneering career in that’s evolved from chemistry to medical diagnostics on one hand, to information processing on the other. Prof. De Silva ch…

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Peter Knight on quantum technologies 28:09

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There are problems and tasks so hard and complicated that it would take today’s most powerful supercomputers millions of years to crack them. But in the next decade, we may well have quantum computers which could solve such problems in seconds. Professor Sir Peter Knight is a British pioneer in the realms of quantum optics and quantum information s…

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Eleanor Schofield on conserving Tudor warship the Mary Rose 28:20

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In July 1545, King Henry VIII watched from Southsea Castle on England's south coast as his fleet sailed out to face the French - only to witness his prized warship, the Mary Rose, sink before his eyes. Raised from the Solent in 1982, the ship is now the centrepiece of the Mary Rose Museum, along with thousands more artefacts that were recovered fro…

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George Church on reimagining woolly mammoths and virus-proofing humans 28:21

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"My ideas are often labelled as impossible, or useless, or both. Usually when people say that I'm on the right track." George Church is a geneticist, molecular engineer, and one of the pioneers of modern genomics. He's also someone who makes a habit of finding solutions to the seemingly impossible. Over the course of his career so far, George devel…

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Gareth Collett on a career in bomb disposal 28:29

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Movies might have us believe that bomb disposal comes down to cutting the right wire. In fact, explosive devices are complex and varied - and learning how to dispose of them safely involves intense training, as well as the ability to stay calm under pressure. This was the world of Dr Gareth Collett, a retired British Army Brigadier General and engi…

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Sonia Gandhi on building model brains to tackle Parkinson’s disease 28:23

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Many people will be familiar with Parkinson’s disease: the progressive brain disorder that causes symptoms including tremors and slower movement, leading on to serious cognitive problems. You might not know that it’s the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Today it affects around 11.8 million people and that’s forecast to double by…

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Mark O'Shea on close encounters with venomous snakes 28:28

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Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies 28:39

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There can't be many people in the world who've saved lives in hospital emergency rooms and also helped care for the wellbeing of astronauts in space – but Kevin Fong’s career has followed a singular path: from astrophysics and trauma medicine, to working with NASA, to becoming an Air Ambulance doctor. Kevin is a consultant anaesthetist and professo…

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Dame Pratibha Gai on training atoms to do what we want 28:23

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Chemical reactions are the backbone of modern society: the energy we use, the medicines we take, our housing materials, even the foods we eat, are created by reacting different substances together. If we zoom in, it’s the atoms within these substances that rearrange themselves to give rise to new substances with the properties we need. However, che…

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Catherine Heymans on the lighter side of the dark universe 28:34

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Have you ever considered the lighter side of dark matter?Comedy has proved an unexpectedly succesful way to engage people with science - as today's guest knows first-hand. Astrophysicist Catherine Heymans is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh and the current Astronomer Royal for Scotland. She’s spent her career studying dark matter and dark…

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Tim Coulson on how predators shape ecosystems and evolution 28:36

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As a young man, traveling in Africa, Tim Coulson - now Professor of Zoology at the University of Oxford - became seriously ill with malaria and was told a second bout would probably kill him. Aged only 20, this brush with his own mortality led him to promise himself he would write a complete guide to science: life, the universe and everything. His …

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Claudia de Rham on playing with gravity 28:21

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Claudia de Rham has rather an unusual relationship with gravity. While she has spent her career exploring its fundamental nature, much of her free time has involved trying to defy it - from scuba diving in the Indian Ocean to piloting small aircraft over the Canadian waterfalls. Her ultimate ambition was to escape gravity’s clutches altogether and …

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Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI 28:35

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When you think of Artificial Intelligence, does it inspire confidence, or concern? Although it's now generally accepted that this technology will play a major role in our future, a lot of conversations around AI and machine learning come back to the argument over us losing control and robots taking over. Happily, Neil Lawrence has a more optimistic…

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Liz Morris on Antarctic adventures and the melting polar ice sheets 28:28

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A frozen, white world at the far-reaches of the globe, where you're surrounded by snow and silence, might sound rather appealing. Factor in temperatures that drop to -57°C and a few of us might be put off - but for glaciologist Liz Morris, that's very much her happy place. Liz is an Emeritus Associate at the University of Cambridge’s Scott Polar Re…

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Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents 45:05

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Welcome to a world where medicine meets politics: a space that brings together scientific research, government wrangling, public push-back and healthcare conspiracies… Dr Anthony Fauci was the Director of America’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly four decades, during which time he not only helped study, treat and pr…

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Brian Schmidt on Nobel Prize-winning supernovae and the joys of making wine 28:39

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Have you ever pondered the fact that the universe is expanding? And not only that, it's expanding at an increasing speed - meaning everything around us is getting further and further away? If that isolating thought makes you feel slightly panicked, don't worry: this programme also contains wine! Brian Schmidt is a Distinguished Professor of Astroph…

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Jacqueline McKinley on unearthing bones and stories at Britain's ancient burial sites 28:32

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How much information can you extract from a burnt fragment of human bone? Quite a lot, it turns out - not only about the individual, but also their broader lives and communities; and these are the stories unearthed by Jacqueline McKinley, a Principal Osteoarchaeologist with Wessex Archaeology. During her career, Jackie has analysed thousands of anc…

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Jonathan Shepherd on a career as a crime-fighting surgeon 28:38

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Surgeons often have to deal with the consequences of violent attacks - becoming all too familiar with patterns of public violence, and peaks around weekends, alcohol-infused events and occasions that bring together groups with conflicting ideals. Professor Jonathan Shepherd not only recognised the link between public violence and emergency hospital…

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Doyne Farmer on making sense of chaos for a better world 28:32

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Doyne Farmer is something of a rebel. Back in the seventies, when he was a student, he walked into a casino in Las Vegas, sat down at a roulette table and beat the house. To anyone watching the wheel spin and the ball clatter to its final resting place, his choice of number would’ve looked like a lucky guess. But knowing the physics of the game and…

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Tori Herridge on ancient dwarf elephants and frozen mammoths 28:39

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Elephants are the largest living land mammal and today our planet is home to three species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. But a hundred thousand years ago, in the chilly depths of the Ice Age, multiple species of elephant roamed the earth: from dog-sized dwarf elephants to towering woolly mammoths. …

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Sir Magdi Yacoub on pioneering heart transplant surgery 28:35

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What does it take to earn the nickname, ‘The Leonardo da Vinci of heart surgery’? That's the moniker given to today's guest - a man who pioneered high-profile and often controversial procedures, but also helped drive huge medical progress; carrying out around 2,000 heart transplants and 400 dual heart-lung transplants during his 60-year career. Sir…

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Tim Peake on his journey to becoming an astronaut and science in space 1:00:04

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What's it like living underwater for two weeks? What's the trickiest part of training to be an astronaut? What are the most memorable sights you see from space?Several extreme questions, all of which can be answered by one man: Major Tim Peake. After a childhood packed with outdoor adventures, via the Cub Scouts and school Cadet Force, Tim joined t…

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Staying confident as you age 21:05

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health, talks to Kellie-Ann Jolly on ways to stay confident as you age. Read more on healthy ageing on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Nutrition and healthy ageing with Jemma O'Hanlon 35:11

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses nutrition and healthy ageing with Dietitian and Nutritionist Jemma O'Hanlon. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Wellbeing, connection and healthy ageing 17:30

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses wellbeing and connection as you age with Women's Health General Practitioner Dr Tessa King. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Bone, joints and ageing well 16:49

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discussed bone and joint health as you age with Endocrinologist Dr Sonia Davison. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Memory, cognition and ageing well with Dr Marita Long 25:19

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discusses memory, congition and ageing well with Dr Marita Long. Explore more on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Let's talk about sex and ageing with Dr Karina Severin 28:05

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Dr Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health discussing sex and ageing with Dr Karina Severin. Explore more on this topic on the Jean Hailes website.By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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Anna Korre on capturing carbon dioxide and defying expectations 28:28

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As the famous frog once said, it's not easy being green. And when it comes to decarbonising industry, indeed, reducing emissions of all sorts, the task is a complex one. Fossil fuels are used to manufacture some of mankind’s most ubiquitous products, from plastics to cement to steel; and even in areas where we’re trying to improve our footprint, th…

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Rosalie David on the science of Egyptian mummies 28:22

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Rosalie David is a pioneer in the study of ancient Egypt. In the early 1970s, she launched a unique project to study Egyptian mummified bodies using the techniques of modern medicine. Back then, the vast majority of Egyptologists regarded mummies as unimportant sources of information about life in ancient Egypt. Instead they focussed on interpretin…

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Peter Stott on climate change deniers and Italian inspiration 28:29

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In the summer of 2003, Europe experienced its most intense heatwave on record - one that saw more than 70,000 people lose their lives. Experiencing the effects whilst on holiday in Tuscany, climate scientist Peter Stott was struck by the idea that just maybe, he could use a modelling system developed by his team at the UK’s Met Office Hadley Centre…

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Ijeoma Uchegbu on using nanoparticles to transform medicines 28:25

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Imagine a nanoparticle, less that a thousandth of the width of a human hair, that is so precise that it can carry a medicine to just where it’s needed in the body, improving the drug’s impact and reducing side effects. Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London, has spent her career with this goal in mind. …

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Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause 28:24

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Darren Croft studies one of the ocean’s most charismatic and spectacular animals – the killer whale. Orca are probably best known for their predatory behaviour: ganging up to catch hapless seals or attack other whales. But for the last fifteen years, Darren Croft’s focus has been on a gentler aspect of killer whale existence: their family and repro…

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Bill Gates on vaccines, conspiracy theories and the pleasures of pickleball 35:59

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Bill Gates is one of the world's best-known billionaires - but after years at the corporate coalface building a software empire and a vast fortune, his priority now is giving that wealth away. And his ethos for doing it has been shaped by science. Famed for co-founding Microsoft, in recent decades Bill’s attention has turned to philanthropy via The…

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Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood 35:38

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The final episode in this series of The Life Scientific is a journey through space and time, via black holes and wormholes, taking in Nobel-prize-winning research and Hollywood blockbusters! Kip Thorne is an Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology, and someone who’s had a huge impact on our under…

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Trust your gut 9:51

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Healthy eating has never been more expensive or confusing, but are we forgetting the basics? What information do we need and whose advice can we trust? Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers © 2024 Jean Hailes Foundation. All rights reserved. This publication may …

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How symptoms of migraine, pain and heart attack are often overlooked in women 10:46

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Did you know that some health conditions affect women differently? Today we talk about how symptoms of migraine, pain and heart attack are often overlooked in women. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers © 2024 Jean Hailes Foundation. All rights reserved. This pu…

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Shame and stigma in women's health 8:25

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When it comes to women's health, shame and stigma are unwelcome guests. Hear how women are challenging the negatives. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/By Jean Hailes for Women's Health

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How to have tricky or embarrassing conversations with your doctor 8:12

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How to have tricky or embarrassing conversations with your doctor. Spoiler alert: They have heard it all before. Hosted by Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO Jean Hailes for Women's Health Produced by May Jasper Sound engineering by Derek Myers © 2024 Jean Hailes Foundation. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or…

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Know your body 5:49

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You don't need a medical degree to take charge of your health. But you do need to know your body. Host: Alicia Loxley Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Jean Hailes for Women's Health Producer: May Jasper Sound engineer: Derek Myers

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Vicky Tolfrey on parasport research and childhood dreams of the Olympics 28:29

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It's summer - no really - and although the weather might have been mixed, the sporting line-up has been undeniably scorching - from the back-and-forth of Wimbledon, to the nail-biting Euros, to the current pageantry of the Summer Olympics. Next month the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris, involving the world’s very best para athletes; and…

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Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering, sustainable solutions and why she once tried to leave the sector for good 28:21

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The engineering industry, like many other STEM sectors, has a problem with diversity: one that Dawn Bonfield believes we can and must fix, if we're to get a handle on much more pressing planetary problems... Dawn is a materials engineer by background, who held roles at Citroën in France and British Aerospace in the UK. But, after having her third c…

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Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses 28:39

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In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during his c…

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Janet Treasure on eating disorders and the quest for answers 28:36

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From anorexia nervosa to binge-eating, eating disorders are potentially fatal conditions that are traditionally very difficult to diagnose and treat - not least because those affected often don’t recognise that there’s anything wrong. But also because of the diverse factors that can influence and encourage them. Janet Treasure is a Professor of Psy…

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Anne Child on Marfan syndrome and love at first sight 28:35

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Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes renders the body’s connective tissues incredibly fragile; this can weaken the heart, leading to potentially fatal aneurysms. What’s more, anyone with the condition has a 50/50 chance of passing it on to their children. Dr Anne Child is a clinical geneticist who’s dedicated her professional life to fi…

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Conny Aerts on star vibrations and following your dreams 28:35

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Many of us have heard of seismology, the study of earthquakes; but what about asteroseismology, focusing on vibrations in stars? Conny Aerts is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Leuven in Belgium - and a champion of this information-rich field of celestial research. Her work has broken new ground in helping to improve our understandi…

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Mike Edmunds on decoding galaxies and ancient astronomical artefacts 32:42

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What is the universe made of? Where does space dust come from? And how exactly might one go about putting on a one-man-show about Sir Isaac Newton? These are all questions that Mike Edmunds, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff University and President of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), has tackled during his distinguished career. An…