The Science of Storytelling with Kat Arney
In this episode we chat to science writer, podcaster, speaker, author, and now communications consultant Dr Kat Arney on all things science communication and the art of storytelling.
Viral Misinformation with Richard Clarke
Today we’re joined by Richard Clarke of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine & Vaccine Confidence Project, to chat about the Skeptic community and the role that public trust in authority plays in vaccine hesitancy.
Feeding the World with Hila Cohen
In this episode, Gemma chatted with Hila Cohen of the World Food Programme about tech innovation in the food industry, the benefits of locally focussed innovation, and concerns given the ageing farming community.
Find a Way Make a Way with Harry Destecroix
In this episode, we chat our pal Harry Destecroix, about his incredible entrepreneurial journey, why (and how) Bristol is fast becoming a spinout factory, and how entrepreneurship can be fostered in the sciences.
DIY Bio in the Bay with Mary Ward
In this episode we chat to Mary Ward, the co-founder of Oakland’s Counter Culture Labs, about the burgeoning world of DIY biology, the role of science in the community and the openness of the California ecosystem.
Losing the Nobel Prize with Brian Keating
In this episode we chat to UC San Diego Physicist Brian Keating on his new book 'Losing the Nobel Prize'. Brian talks us through the history of the Nobel, scientific incentives, and the (problematic) perception of the Nobel.
The Biotech Rebels with Elsa Sotiriadis
This episode we spoke to Elsa Sotiriadis of Rebel Bio about the different science startup ecosystems in Cork and London, her sci-fi writing, and the passage of inspiration between science fiction and research.
Breaking Research out the Lab with Hemai Parthasarathy
We spoke to Hemai Parthasarathy of Breakout Labs about their portfolio including stem cell bone replacement, gecko inspired adhesive materials, and even renewable energy startups harnessing the power of the ocean.
Exploring European Biotech with Philip Hemme
Today we speak to Philip Hemme of Labiotech about their rapid growth as a startup, the current state of European biotech media, their internationally diverse team, and the benefits of 'open science' to biotech startups.
Food from the Lab with Erin Kim
Today we chatted to Erin Kim of New Harvest about the the current state of lab grown meat and the importance of effective comms in a field prone to hype.
From Cambridge to the Commons with Julian Huppert
This episode features Julian Huppert, former Lib Dem MP about his journey from academia to MP, the state of scientific understanding in parliament, and how scientists can better engage politicians.
From Side Project to Startup with Bethan Wolfenden
Today we chatted to Bethan Wolfenden of Bento Bioworks about the decision to move from PhD to startup, the challenges of crowdfunding, the burgeoning DIY bio community and what citizen science can actually achieve.
Securing the Future of Food with Christine Gould
Today we chatted to Christine Gould of the Thought for Food Foundation about how to bring together startups, scientists, designers, policy makers, corporates and, in particular, young people, to work towards solutions.