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Cambridge scientists talk about their work on community radio station Cambridge 105. In these short interviews, 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, university research and places we had never thought of. Do share to drive STEM education and careers. Interviews by Roger Frost, Chris Creese and the science show radio team.
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Aerodynamics – Professor Holger Babinsky – 105science
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.
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Molecular Gastronomy with Peter Barham plus Improving cycling using psychology – 105science
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 -
scientist 01: the cancer researcher – working to save the Tasmanian devil (2012)
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 -
scientist 02: the diet doctor – promoting a Mediterranean diet (2012)
The sponsors of the London Olympic games included a fizzy drink maker; a fast food restaurant and a chocolate brand, so we go in search of advice on a healthy diet. Cambridge doctor Simon Poole offered his knowledge on healthy food. He talks about the difference between Omega-3 and Omega-6 and the Mediterranean diet.
Follow-up links
* Dr Poole can be contacted via the website: the Taste of the Mediterranean at www.tasteofthemed.com
Tagged biology, health
23/04/2012 -
scientist 03: the inventor – making an IR camera for art museums (2012)
When the news told of the discovery of ‘another’ Mona Lisa, Roger Frost visited local inventor Lawrence Robinson of OPUS Instruments. He learned about the OSIRIS infra-red camera which had been used to verify the find by ‘seeing’ under the paint of paintings.
Follow-up link
* OPUS Instruments www.opusinstruments.com.
Tagged infrared, technology, physics, Roger Frost
First played on the Science Show 05/02/12 -
scientist 04: the technical specialist – mobile phone signal reception (2012)
Chris Cox of IPACCESS in Cambourne explains to Roger Frost how mobile phones talk to radio masts; how signals decrease inside buildings and how femtocells (aka ‘small cells’) can improve a weak signal.
* Follow-up link IP access ipaccess.com
Tagged technology, physics, Roger Frost
05/02/12
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Scientists are everywhere, not just in white coats in front of panels with lights. They look for solutions to health problems, drug addiction, crop growth, food management. And they don't all stare at screens some of them apply science making honey, making chocolate and teaching us more about science. There's so much more hear than I realised. It's maybe too specialised for radio but if you're half a scientist there are surprise parcels of knowledge here.
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