#046 3D printing muscle and bone
There is a tremendous amount of hype about the potential of 3D printing. The technology is already able to produce customized, one-of-a-kind prostheti...
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In depth conversations that explore cutting edge research and analysis from the University of Liverpool. From cancer smelling machines, to nano-medicine, to the Beatles, this podcast explores the frontiers of science and culture.
#045 Replay - Halloween as therapy
At this time of year we flock to horror films and prepare ghoulish costumes - but why do we do this? For children the answer is easy: sweet treats. Fo...
#044 What the Irish referendum tells us about fake news
Professor Louise Kenny knew she would find herself embedded in a heated debate when she joined the campaign to repeal Ireland's eighth amendment. Afte...
#43: The bright side of ancient Egypt's ‘dark age’
For many, ancient Egypt conjures up images of the Great Pyramids of Giza or the splendours of Tutankhamun’s tomb. A series of eras between those two w...
#042 The struggle to balance work and non-work roles
Many modern couples begin their lives together expecting to share work and non-work roles equitably. But soon after children enter the picture, a mix ...
#041 How to overcome decision inertia
On 3 July 2018, Thai rescuers safely extracted the last of 12 boys and their football coach from deep inside a flooded cave. The rescue mission was co...
#040 Click Farms and Digital Slavery
Nearly 5 million people in the UK are now self-employed. Technology has made it easier than ever to open a business or offer your services to others w...
#039 Rebroadcast: A History of Slimming
The hit program Love Island came under a lot of pressure after it aired an ad for Skinny Sprinkles. The diet product is aimed at helping people become...
#038 Antibiotic resistance and farms: Are we reaping what we’ve sown?
In the battle against the growing problem of antibiotic resistance one industry, in particular, is coming under a lot of pressure. According to the Wo...
#037 How to Predict a Volcanic Eruption?
Scientists are getting quite good at predicting where and when lava will erupt around the Kilauea volcano, and that is a good thing for the residents ...