First known amputation uncovered in Borneo
A massive archeological find has been making headlines all over the news this week. Plus, 'breakfast like a king, dine like a pauper', is there any truth to the old saying? And are video GP consultati...
9 Syys 202229min
The Microbiome: Trust Your Gut?
When it comes to treating diseases, we often think of lifestyle changes, pills and procedures. What often isn't considered is poo. But this week, the NICE guidelines - which recommend treatments for u...
6 Syys 202235min
COVID Vaccines and Coffee Cups in Hot Water
In the news this week: mRNA vaccine giants Moderna and Pzfizer face a legal battle over potential technology infringements, and a new study explains how small talk with strangers before working togeth...
2 Syys 202229min
All About Drought
We're looking into where our water comes from, and how modern technology could help us better conserve the precious resources we have to be more prepared for future dry periods. Like this podcast? Ple...
30 Elo 202232min
Bite-sized vaccines and familiar faces
In the news this week: the medical breakthrough of a potential malaria vaccine; we find out how sewage is polluting our beaches but may also help us cope with a sulphur shortage; and a way to immunise...
26 Elo 202234min
Spacewalk: the Scale of our Solar System
The scale of space is difficult to grasp: a trip to Mars would take 7 months, and for Jupiter you are talking years. But a scaled-down sculpture trail of our solar system offers a planetary tour on a ...
23 Elo 202231min
Bivalent Covid Boosters and Unbalanced Bees
In science news this week: the UK has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine which hopes to tackle the omicron variant, and scientists alter the blood type compatibility of a kidney outside the body. Plus, w...
19 Elo 202230min
Child's play: curtailing a health crisis
Children's wellbeing is in a state of emergency. It's a fact that has been tragically overlooked for some time now. In the UK, 41% of children are classed as overweight or obese by the time they leave...
16 Elo 202225min
