Carbon dating, the RNA World, and the unexpected perils of earthquake prediction
In this, episode 75, we explore some of the recent and exciting
stories from the field of
science, including how we could use air to fuel our cars, sending fish
into space, the biology of canine yawning and the use of electric pants
to prevent bed sores! We also have news on new evidence for the 'RNA
World' hypothesis for the origins of life, and a discussion on the
recent conviction of Italian earthquake scientists for their failure to
communicate risks appropriately.
Enjoy- and we'd love it if you
got in touch on our usual channels (Twitter @eusci, or our Facebook group at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/39737301805/).
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In this, Episode 79 of the EUSci podcast, we take a look at efforts by
British researchers to store and retrieve information in DNA, as well as
what Dung beatles might have in common with sailors. Our EUWhat has a
sex theme with bad news for the cohabiting straight male neat-freaks out
there, and course we have news including insights into the sex
lives of our furry friends- the bats.
Happy New Year to you as Steph and team welcome you to the first pod of
2013, excitingly described as a year of Invention and Discovery
according to the British Science Association - but where will science
take us this year? How will predicted breakthroughs in quantum computing
impact on its field, where and with what sources will funding take
medicine and healthcare, what will Mars curiosity rover discover on its
exploration of the red planet. Will the price of having your genome
sequenced continue to fall, will incremental progress be made in the
realms of synthetic biology, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, meterology?
We're here to help you find out.
In this, podcast 77 you have rare chance to hear Chris the producer's
ninja hosting skills as he presents an amazing collection of sciency
goodness. We talk about telomeres and their role in
ageing, the mechanics of Parkinson's disease transition and the
beautiful and diverse ecosystems of our bellybuttons! There's also a
special two-part smelly theme and the news with Mike and
Adam.
In this episode we're going to take you through some of the latest
findings regarding our weird and wonderful bodies. You'll find out how
women can smell fear and disgust in sweat without even realising and why
sperm rely just as much as our hearts and lungs on the health and
fitness of men. All of this along with our usual selection of round-ups
that we just didn't have time for, but first up its the news with Steph
and Freya.
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