Shirtloads of Science

The Universe's Mathematical Twin With Marcus Chown [Bonus Episode] (491)

Science writer and journalist Marcus Chown returns for a shorter, more philosophical chat. When Einstein first proposed gravitational waves, atoms hadn't even been discov

Gravity's Missing Particle With Marcus Chown (490)

Science writer and former astrophysicist Marcus Chown joins us to discuss the elusive graviton - the theoretical particle behind gravity.   In this chat we dig into th

Reality Q&A: Live from Willoughby Library with Geraint Lewis (489)

A bonus episode straight from the audience at Geraint Lewis' book launch for "The Shortest History of Reality." Listeners fire off some big questions: where do we sit wit

Reality Check: An Astrophysicist's View of Reality with Geraint Lewis Part One (488)

Join us for a special live episode of Shirtloads of Science, recorded at Willoughby Library for the launch of Professor Geraint Lewis' new book, "The Shortest History of

More with Toby Hagon: The EV Deep Dive Continues (487)

Motor journalist Toby Hagon returns to Shirtloads of Science for round two on electric vehicles. Toby shares how he got into motoring journalism and what the job really i

Charged Up: All Things Electric Vehicles With Toby Hagon (486)

Motor journalist Toby Hagon joins Shirtloads of Science to talk all things electric vehicles. We break down the often-confused difference between kilowatts and kilowatt-h

Growing Mini Retinas To Fight Blindness With Anai Gonzalez-Cordero (485)

Associate Professor Anai Gonzalez-Cordero joins us on Shirtloads to explore the remarkable world of stem cells and how they can develop into almost any cell in the human

Beyond "Survival of the Fittest" with Rowan Hooper (484)

What if evolution isn't just about the survival of the fittest? Rowan Hooper, senior editor at New Scientist, joins Shirtloads to discuss his new book Togetherness - a ch

In Dedication: Richard Scolyer on Risk, Hope and Radical Cancer Treatment (483)

This conversation was originally recorded and published in November, 2024. In light of Richard's passing, we wanted to share it again because his insights remain as inspi

Beasts Behaving Badly with Dr. Ann Jones (482)

Dr. Ann Jones joins me to chat about her hilarious new What the Duck? series, Nature's Most Wanted, which dives into the wild world of criminal animals. We investigate

Seaweed! The Humble Organism Fighting Climate Change with Assoc. Prof. Alex Campbell (481)

Marine Ecologist Assoc. Professor Alex Campbell takes us into the wonderful, under-appreciated world of seaweed and makes the case that it might be one of our most powerf

Why Weight Loss Drugs Don't Work On Their Own Dr. Nick Fuller (480)

I'm joined by Dr Nick Fuller to dissect the long-term effectiveness of weight loss medications and why lasting results do actually require more than medication alone. N

Inside Microsoft's Global Research Lab With Dr. Peter Lee (479)

This episode I'm joined by Dr Peter Lee, Head of Research at Microsoft, to explore the ideas shaping the future of technology. Leading 14 research laboratories globally a

The (Not So) Boring Billion with Prof. Dietmar Müller (478)

In this episode, we speak with Dietmar Müller about the "Boring Billion", a seemingly quiet period in Earth's deep history that may have been crucial for the evolution of

Solving a Cosmic Radio Signal Mystery with Kovi Rose (477)

Astronomer and soon-to-be Dr. Kovi Rose joins us to discuss his newly published Nature Astronomy paper on one of the universe's newest mysteries: strange repeating flashe

Coffee & Blood Pressure Explained with Prof. Clare Collins (476)

Professor Clare Collins returns to the pod to answer a common question: does coffee raise your blood pressure? We also discuss how genetics influence whether you're a fas

The Hidden Health Benefits of Honey with Prof. Clare Collins (475)

Friend of the pod Professor Clare Collins returns to dive down into the sticky depths of the surprisingly powerful world of honey - far beyond being "just a sugary liquid

The Hunt for Dark Matter with Dr. Theresa Fruth (474)

What is the universe actually made of? Particle physicist Theresa Fruth join us at Shirtloads to explore one of science's greatest unsolved mysteries - dark matter! Makin

The Human Cost of One Degree with Prof. Ollie Jay (473)

Professor Ollie Jay, a leading expert in heat and health, returns to Shirtloads to discuss the growing toll of climate change on human wellbeing and global economics. Ins

Incidental Exercise with Prof. Emmanuel Stamatakis (472)

In this episode, we speak with Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis about Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity (VILPA) - short bursts of high-intensity movement bui