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  • Aerodynamics – Professor Holger Babinsky – 105science

    Aerodynamics – Professor Holger Babinsky – 105science
    May 3 2014
    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.  Listen to the interview or hear the full show at the link below. See How wings really work - http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/how-wings-really-work More shows about Engineering A look at bioengineering where they study  materials like bone and 'hydrogels'. Science Show podcast - Bioengineering A look at  the engineering effort that goes into making a battery-powered low-pollution car, the Nissan LEAF. Science Show podcast - the Nissan LEAF car Can money buy you happiness? Associate professor of psychology, Ron Rowell says "Everyone has been told if you spend your money on life experiences, it will make you happier, but we found that isn't always the case." Everyone’s invited to learn how spending habits affect happiness by contributing to this research programme. Go to www.BeyondThePurchase.org. Press release: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/sfsu-cmb050114.php Something fishy about the recommendation to eat fish A study that questions those recommendation to eat fish with omega fatty acids is published in The Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Press release: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/ehs-ifs050114.php WHAT'S BEEN ON A Pint of Science where you can learn about science at the pub. Here in Cambridge there will be talks from the 19th to 21st May at three town centre pubs including the Portland Arms. Topics include ‘hacking our senses’, ‘the ageing brain - how to keep it fit’, and ‘modifying memories’. To learn more and book tickets, see www.pintofscience.com Molecular Gastronomy, The Science of Taste and Flavour is a talk on Monday 19th May at 19:30 by Professor Peter Barham. At Churchill College, Storey's Way, Cambridge. 2050: Sustainable UK a talk on on Thursday 15th May at 7pm. Science author and broadcaster, Dr John Emsley questions if the ‘green solution’ is a better alternative. He thinks that organic farming and natural materials cannot feed, clothe and house 9 billion humans. Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge. Advances in Research and Practice of Tunnelling Under Cities, a talk on Monday 5th May. Urban congestion is a serious problem in many cities, so the creation of underground space, and underground transport, is essential for future megacities. Professor Robert Mair, Department of Engineering explains how tunnels can be built in cities. Monday 05 May, 19:30-21:00 at Churchill College, Cambridge. OUR NEXT SHOW Listen on Cambridge 105 on Saturday 17th May at our special new summer slot of 5.30pm
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  • Molecular Gastronomy with Peter Barham plus Improving cycling using psychology – 105science

    Molecular Gastronomy with Peter Barham plus Improving cycling using psychology – 105science
    Jul 12 2014
    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
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  • scientist 01: the cancer researcher – working to save the Tasmanian devil (2012)

    scientist 01: the cancer researcher – working to save the Tasmanian devil (2012)
    Sep 16 2015
    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
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  • scientist 02: the diet doctor – promoting a Mediterranean diet (2012)

    scientist 02: the diet doctor – promoting a Mediterranean diet (2012)
    Sep 22 2015
    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
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  • scientist 03: the inventor – making an IR camera for art museums (2012)

    scientist 03: the inventor – making an IR camera for art museums (2012)
    Sep 29 2015
    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
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  • scientist 04: the technical specialist – mobile phone signal reception (2012)

    scientist 04: the technical specialist – mobile phone signal reception (2012)
    Oct 6 2015
    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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  • Roger Frost & Chris Creese on Cambridge radio breakfast show

    Roger Frost & Chris Creese on Cambridge radio breakfast show
    Nov 1 2015
    Neil and Lottie invite us to the Breakfast Show on Cambridge 105 as we answer questions about how the show came about. There was giggling but it was an informative chat too. Running order (20 minutes total): What the Science Show does and why it happened in Cambridge Neil asks if Chris is American or Canadian? Teaching standards in schools How they taught programming in the old days; What science is taught in school; Raspberry Pi computer Examples of science research and science being commercialised Science Fact or Fiction quiz, followed by answers to: Is it impossible to sneeze with your eyes open? Can peanuts be used to make dynamite? Does the most expensive coffee in the world come from animal poo? The Science Show on Cambridge 105 Radio used to happen on Saturday at 2.30pm - on 105FM Broadcast December 1 2012 7.30am
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  • scientist 05: the science teacher – writing a dictionary of science jargon

    scientist 05: the science teacher – writing a dictionary of science jargon
    Nov 3 2015
    Cambridge science teacher Dr William Hirst tells Roger Frost how learning the language of science can improve children’s success at school. Dr Hirst is the author of a science dictionary for ages 10 -14 called “William’s Words in Science” Follow-up link see www.williamswords.co.uk
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