Not Another Science Podcast EUSci

If you need reminding why maths and statistics are fun and fundamental to all areas of science, look no further!

Our guest this episode, Professor Ruth King, uses statistics to understand populations where it’s impossible to count every single individual. She explains how similar mathematical tools can help fill in the blanks regardless of missing data points, across vastly different contexts. Find out how monitoring populations of rare and endangered animals can develop methods that also help us better understand human social issues, like improving policies to help people who inject drugs.

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Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu and Tom Edwick, brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media (@EUSci). The hosts are Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup and our Podcast Manager is Tracy Wang. The logo was designed by Apple Chew, and the cover art was designed by Elizabeth Carmichael.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and to see how to get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh

Scientific research depends on some of the most environmentally destructive practices to ensure high-quality science: single-use plastic, thousands of tonnes of packaging, quick delivery of equipment just to name a few. Many would say manufacturers have a responsibility to try and reduce the impact their products have on the environment but questions remain: do these companies actually care about the environment? And what exactly are the multinational companies doing to save our little green rock?

This episode Katie and Kelsey talk to Nermina Cuzovic, Global Sustainability Manager for Greiner Bio One and Executive Assistant to the CEO, to discuss what Greiner Bio One - a big player in the science manufacturing field and our sponsor - is doing to create more sustainable practices in research.



You can find out more about sustainability at Greiner Bio One here: https://www.gbo.com/en-gb/sustainability

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Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu (@helenacornu) and Tom Edwick (@edwicktom), brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media (@EUSci). The hosts are Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup (@_KatiePickup and our Podcast Manager is Tracy Wang. The logo was designed by Apple Chew (@_applechew), and the incredible cover art was designed by Elizabeth Carmichael.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and to see how to get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh

What causes the Northern Lights? Why are they becoming more common in the UK? How can you maximise your chances of seeing them?

In this episode, Kelsey and Katie talk to geomagnetism PhD student Frederik Dahl Madsen about all things aurora. Find out why these pretty lights appear in the sky, understand the magnetic science behind the phenomenon, and discover the wonders of space weather.

Keep an eye out for aurora alerts from https://aurorawatch.lancs.ac.uk/ or on Twitter/X @aurorawatchuk, @BGSauroraAlert and @BGSspaceWeather and find Frederik @fdmadsen.





Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu and Tom Edwick, brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media (@EUSci). The hosts are Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup. The logo was designed by Apple Chew, and the cover art was designed by Elizabeth Carmichael.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and to see how you can get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh

Queer Data: who decides who counts?

Can we accurately count and capture everyone's identities, and do we always need to? Who does it help? And how can methodology for collecting data on LGBTQ+ people be used in other, completely unconnected fields?

In this episode we’re joined by Dr Kevin Guyan, a researcher and historian focusing on the intersection of data and identity, to talk about how his work answers these questions - and many more - through the lens of queer identities in Scotland and the wider world. 

So grab a hot drink and settle in for a fascinating conversation about improving censuses, who has power to decide which groups count, and the risks of being counted. And perhaps most importantly of all, Kevin talks to us about the effect of historical biases on the far future of machine learning and AI, and the power we have to make changes to ensure everyone who wants to be counted can be.

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Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu and Tom Edwick, brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media (@EUSci). The hosts are Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup. The logo was designed by Apple Chew, and the cover art was designed by Elizabeth Carmichael.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and to see how to get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh

Are giant pandas really just too lazy to breed? 

To kick off season six, new hosts Kelsey and Katie are joined by Dr Kirsten Wilson, who has spent her PhD studying panda reproduction with the aim to unlock the predictive power of their pee. 

Marking the departure of the panda pair at Edinburgh Zoo, we delve into the quirky biology of these cute and charismatic bears, and get an insight into why it's so difficult to tell whether or not a panda is pregnant. 

Join us as we discuss their celebrity status as conservation icons, how their pee is collected from the enclosure floor, their ruthless approach to resources while pregnant, and, above all, learn lessons from their ultimate priorities in life: eating and sleeping. 

You can find out more about Kirsten’s research here and follow her on Twitter @KirstenW1234.

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Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu (@helenacornu) and Tom Edwick (@edwicktom), brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Media (@EUSci). The hosts are Kelsey Tetley-Campbell and Katie Pickup (@_KatiePickup. The logo was designed by Apple Chew (@_applechew), and the cover art was designed by Amy Perks.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and find out how to get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh

Could artificial intelligence and robotics revolutionise recycling? How do you go about creating a start-up as a student?

We talk to Amy (Xiaoyan) Ma, CEO of Danu Robotics and a High Performance Computing MSc graduate from the University of Edinburgh. Danu Robotics’ technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to identify and sort recyclable material so that waste can be processed more efficiently. Amy tells us how her ideas were developed and discusses the challenges, opportunities and lessons involved in setting up your own company.

You can find out more at https://danurobotics.com/ or on Twitter @DanuRobotics.

This episode is sponsored by Edinburgh Innovations. Edinburgh Innovations are here to support students and recent graduates like Amy who want to build their entrepreneurial skills and develop business ideas. Find out more at www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-innovations/for-students or @EIStudents on Twitter.

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Not Another Science Podcast was co-created by Helena Cornu (@helenacornu) and Tom Edwick (@edwicktom), brought to you by Edinburgh University Science Magazine (@EUSci). The hosts are Emily Southworth (@EC_Southworth) and Emily Oliver. Our podcast manager is Katie Pickup (@_KatiePickup). The logo was designed by Apple Chew (@_applechew), and the cover art was designed by Amy Perks.

You can visit our website at www.eusci.org.uk to check out the latest issue of the magazine, a ton of other cool science content by our student journalists, and to see how to get involved. You can also follow EUSci on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. All podcast episodes can be found at www.eusci.org.uk/podcasts/.

Music by Kevin Macleod:

https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama;

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/a

Music by Professor Colin Campbell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZhfAZ-gCEQ&ab_channel=ChemistryEdinburgh