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Podcast A variety of different bacteria - testing for antimicrobial resistance.

Biology and the human body Natural world

Podcast: Understanding antimicrobial resistance - with Gabriel Astorga

Gabriel Astorga explains how microbes like bacteria get resistant to treatments, how this impacts our lives, and what's the link

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Podcast Eggs of a bird in a nest.

History of science Natural world

Podcast: Eggs, Evolution, and life on Earth - with Jules Howard

Zoologist and author Jules Howard explores evolution through a new lens: the egg.

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Podcast Growing rice crop.

Natural world

Podcast: Tales from my PhD: Fighting rice blast fungus – with Camilla Molinari

Camilla Molinari talks about how she is studying the rice blast fungus to limit its impact on food crops.

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Podcast A group of manta rays swimming in ocean.

Natural world

Podcast: Tales from my PhD: Saving manta rays – with Jessica Savage

Jessica Savage talks about her PhD work of protecting manta rays, the marine species at risk due to rising plastic pollution.

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In-person
House in a tree

Talks and shows

How to grow a house

Mon 16 Jun 2025

Martyn Dade-Robertson explores the new materials being developed which could one day allow us to grow buildings.

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In-person
Image of ropes ascending into treetops

Talks and shows

Scaling giants: Uncovering the secrets of the rainforest

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Join canopy science expert Robin Hayward for an incredible look at the vibrant world at the top of the rainforest, and discover

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