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Physics

Unveiling the ghost particle: Neutrinos and their impact on particle physics - with Kirsty Duffy

Discover the science of neutrinos with particle physicist Kirsty Duffy

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Physics

From the Lab: Treating cancer with light through photodynamic therapy - with Stephen Bown

Explore the scientific innovations behind photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the latest From the Lab episode.

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Biology and the human body

Podcast: How does epigenetics impact the placenta? - with Jennifer Frost

Explore how transposons impact gene expression in the placenta, and what effects this has on pregnancy with research leader

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Chemistry

Podcast: From the Lab: Nanoparticles and their applications - with Ivan Parkin

Discover the chemistry of nanoparticles and their applications with Ivan Parkin.

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Brain

Podcast: The science of consciousness: Could a conscious AI exist? - with Anil Seth

Neuroscientist Anil Seth explores the scientific underlying of consciousness, and whether AI could ever develop consciousness.

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Technology and engineering

Podcast: From the Lab: The future of sound wave engineering - with Sriram Subramanian

Discover the power of sound waves and how they can manipulate small objects with engineer Sriram Subramanian.

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Biology and the human body

Podcast: What can ancient DNA reveal about the past? - with Pooja Swali

Geneticist Pooja Swali uses ancient DNA to look into the past, present, and future of human civilization.

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Physics

Podcast: From the Lab: Investigating exoplanets - with Jonathan Tennyson

UCL Astrophysicist Jonathan Tennyson joins us for this month's From the Lab episode, to discuss the study of exoplanets.

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Brain

Podcast: The role of inflammation in Alzheimer's Disease - with Tomi Akingbade

Neuroscientist Tomi Akingbade joins us this month to explain how inflammation could be playing a role in the progression of

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Technology and engineering

Podcast: From the Lab: How mathematics is powering medical innovation - with Becky Shipley

Mathematician and healthcare engineering expert Becky Shipley joins us to discuss the role mathematics is playing in medical

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