Talking of Science
Tackling big topics with small humans
Talking of Science
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Where do germs and nasties come from?
If germs are everywhere, why aren't we sick all the time? And where do the really nasty bugs come from in the first place?In this episode, Dr C asks a question that feels simple but turns out to have a surprisingly complicated answer. To...
What's up with the moon this month? Throwback episode
This month we'll experience a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and learn more about what happened to the rocket which seems to have crashed into the moon. In honour of these big sky events, Dr C was joined b...
How can intelligence be artificial?
Artificial intelligence is not new. In fact, its origins go back to ideas that emerged even before the first modern computers. But what we have today seems nothing short of magical.AI chatbots can answer questions, write stories, help do...
What language do animals think in?
What a head-scratcher!Animals probably don't speak our language, but they are constantly communicating through movement, sound, smell, behaviour, and choices. The challenge is learning how to read those signals without assuming they thin...
Do we need a Lorax who speaks for the trees?
Trees clean our air, cool our cities, support wildlife, protect our soils, and quietly keep the world running. But forests are much more than collections of trees. They are also homes, workplaces, supermarkets, pharmacies, and sources of identi...
