scientists at work

By: Roger Frost
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  • Seventy scientists talked about their work on Cambridge 105 community radio. They tell how maths, physics, chemistry and biology are put to use in ways they never told us about at school. Our scientists worked in health, business and in University of Cambridge research. Do share to help drive STEM careers. Interviews by Roger Frost, Chris Creese and our not naked Science radio show team.
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  • Aerodynamics – Professor Holger Babinsky – 105science

    Aerodynamics – Professor Holger Babinsky – 105science
    May 3 2014
    This week we find out about aerodynamics and what it involves. We meet Professor Holger Babinsky at Cambridge University Engineering Department. He talks about wind tunnels and the need for bumps on aeroplane wings.  Listen to the interview or hear the full show at the link below. See How wings really work - http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/how-wings-really-work More shows about Engineering A look at bioengineering where they study  materials like bone and 'hydrogels'. Science Show podcast - Bioengineering A look at  the engineering effort that goes into making a battery-powered low-pollution car, the Nissan LEAF. Science Show podcast - the Nissan LEAF car Can money buy you happiness? Associate professor of psychology, Ron Rowell says "Everyone has been told if you spend your money on life experiences, it will make you happier, but we found that isn't always the case." Everyone’s invited to learn how spending habits affect happiness by contributing to this research programme. Go to www.BeyondThePurchase.org. Press release: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/sfsu-cmb050114.php Something fishy about the recommendation to eat fish A study that questions those recommendation to eat fish with omega fatty acids is published in The Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Press release: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/ehs-ifs050114.php WHAT'S BEEN ON A Pint of Science where you can learn about science at the pub. Here in Cambridge there will be talks from the 19th to 21st May at three town centre pubs including the Portland Arms. Topics include ‘hacking our senses’, ‘the ageing brain - how to keep it fit’, and ‘modifying memories’. To learn more and book tickets, see www.pintofscience.com Molecular Gastronomy, The Science of Taste and Flavour is a talk on Monday 19th May at 19:30 by Professor Peter Barham. At Churchill College, Storey's Way, Cambridge. 2050: Sustainable UK a talk on on Thursday 15th May at 7pm. Science author and broadcaster, Dr John Emsley questions if the ‘green solution’ is a better alternative. He thinks that organic farming and natural materials cannot feed, clothe and house 9 billion humans. Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge. Advances in Research and Practice of Tunnelling Under Cities, a talk on Monday 5th May. Urban congestion is a serious problem in many cities, so the creation of underground space, and underground transport, is essential for future megacities. Professor Robert Mair, Department of Engineering explains how tunnels can be built in cities. Monday 05 May, 19:30-21:00 at Churchill College, Cambridge. OUR NEXT SHOW Listen on Cambridge 105 on Saturday 17th May at our special new summer slot of 5.30pm
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    29 mins
  • Molecular Gastronomy with Peter Barham plus Improving cycling using psychology – 105science

    Molecular Gastronomy with Peter Barham plus Improving cycling using psychology – 105science
    Jul 12 2014
    We talk with Peter Barham, a professor of 'Molecular Gastronomy' about what his delicious subject entails.  He wrote the book "The Science of Cooking". His idea is that "a kitchen is like science laboratory”, and that cookery is indeed an experimental science. Professor Barham has worked with restaurant chefs including Heston Blumenthal of the celebrated “Fat Duck” restaurant in Berkshire. He was giving a talk in Cambridge for the Cambridge Society for the Application of Research. (Listen to show at the link below below or just  the interview here). You can find more talks at the C.S.A.R. website. (http://www.csar.org.uk) TOUR DE FRANCE - IMPROVING CYCLING PERFORMANCE with PSYCHOLOGY A surprising report, from guest Science Show presenter Daniel Edward, on how cycling performance is being improved with a programme to change not physique but cyclists’ attitude to the pain of working at their limits. SCIENCE NEWS in this show The Emperor penguin is in peril and deserve endangered species status. http://www.eurekalert.org/emb_releases/2014-06/whoi-sfe062714.php The Malaria parasite changes your body smell in order to attract other mosquitoes to your skin. http://www.eurekalert.org/emb_releases/2014-06/ez-bor062714.php WHAT’S ON AT Cambridge Science Centre Extreme Engineering - discover how to build the world’s tallest buildings, design an earthquake-proof structure, and find out how shrinking electronics is changing our lives. The Science Centre has new exhibits on 'materials for on extreme environments' and also 'engineering and speed'. Find the summer programme dates at http://www.cambridgesciencecentre.org
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    30 mins
  • scientist 01: the cancer researcher – working to save the Tasmanian devil (2012)

    scientist 01: the cancer researcher – working to save the Tasmanian devil (2012)
    Sep 16 2015
    Hear about a cute animal with the less cute name of the Tasmanian Devil. It is fast becoming extinct as it can suffer from an unusual cancer that is contagious. The Science Show’s Chris Creese asks Sanger Institute researcher Elizabeth Murchison what’s going on. Follow-up links Watch Elizabeth Murchison on “Fighting a contagious cancer” in a TED talk (disturbing images) www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_murchison.html. The Sanger Institute on the Wellcome Trust Genome Campus www.sanger.ac.uk Save the Tasmanian Devil at www.tassiedevil.com.au
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    13 mins

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