40 episodes
Further Research Needed Further Research Needed
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A podcast on science from scientists. Here we ask those seemingly straight forward questions that don’t have such straight forward answers. Each episode takes a tongue in cheek look at current research and research practises whilst lifting the veil on what is scientific truth. Mostly we nerd out about the crazy complexity of the world, with the occasional calling out of mischief in the research community. We try to give a full account of the topics under discussion but as always, further research is needed.
Contact: Twitter @frnpodcast or contact@frn-podcast.com
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The unexpected wonders of the cell membrane
We have Erdinç Sezgin with us today, and he is telling us about the wonders of the cell membrane, and how biophysical methods help to understand them from a whole new angle.
Find Erdinç on Twitter https://twitter.com/sciezgin
and his group's website https://www.csi-nano.org
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Can viruses get sick?
Today we ask the question can viruses get sick? And can you get sick if your aren't even alive? We take a look at giant viruses and their arch nemesis, the virophage.
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Does evolution inform morality?
On this weeks episode we tackle the really big question of the morality of reproduction. Should we be obligated to have children because of evolution?
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Solar foods: protein from thin air
This week we are discussing the future of protein production. Is there a hard limit to how many people we can feed on this planet and if yes, are we going to reach it soon? Can we create food from scratch without a dependence on soil? Stay tuned for answers to these and many more questions!
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Why did alchemy die?
Why can't I turn lead into gold and surely I can drink something to live for ever? Today we talk about alchemy; what it promised, who was practising it and ultimately why did chemistry supersede it.
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Do we need to worry about extinction level events?
This week we are discussing disaster on the highest level. Do we have to prepare for extinction events that would kill all of humanity? And if yes, which ones are the ones we should focus on?
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