Podcasts from our science-related events http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/scievents/index.html en-us The British Library Audio from our science-related events British Library Podcasts British Library Audio webeditor@bl.uk http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145776.html The British Library Have you ever wondered what it is that makes us creative? Is there such a thing as a creative ‘type’ - can we learn to be creative or is it simply something that we’re born with? Is there a fundamental difference between artistic and scientific creativity? Join neuroscientists, artists, musicians, philosophers and even ‘extreme puppeteers’ as together we explore imagination and creativity from lots of angles. You'll be surprised to learn just how amazing our brains are!An Inspiring Science event | In partnership with UCL Neuroscience http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145776.mp3 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST 02:02:53 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145771.html The British Library Join 'Festival of the Spoken Nerd' – stand-up mathematician Matt Parker, geek songstress Helen Arney and experiments guy Steve Mould, at their live comedy night for the fearlessly inquisitive and sci-curious. Delving into all things geeky, we’ll have live experiments, audience participation, special guests and lots of science silliness.An Inspiring Science event http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145771.mp3 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST 02:13:41 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145770.html The British Library The UK Government, research councils, businesses and private individuals have released their data into the public domain. What does this Open Data revolution mean for us all? From enabling innovation to improving science and society, how can we separate the hype from the real potential? What are the key drivers and enablers of open data? What barriers must we overcome in order to make the most of it? Professor Nigel Shadbolt, University of Southampton and co-founder of the Open Data Institute, will lead a lively discussion exploring the potential of open data in this 20th event in our TalkScience series. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145770.mp3 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST 01:21:10 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145409.html The British Library Science Writing Competition: ‘Access to Understanding’ was our first science-writing competition, in partnership with Europe PMC. The competition was for PhD students and early career post-doctoral researchers with an interest in communicating science to the public. It aimed to raise awareness of the importance of opening up the results of scientific research to make it accessible to everyone. Winning entrants were recognised at an award ceremony, where the prestigious panel chaired by Sharmila Nebhrajani spoke about why public engagement and communication of science is important. Our competition winner, Emma Pewsey had her article published by e-Life where she set a piece of cutting-edge research in context, enabling readers to understand why the research was done and its potential importance, improving our understanding of human health. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast145409.mp3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 BST 00:53:31 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast138073.html The British Library This event in our popular TalkScience series examined the future of energy in the UK. Where will it come from, and will it be sustainable? A panel of experts, moderated by Guardian Environment Correspondent Fiona Harvey, came together for a dynamic discussion around the energy mix of the future.What is the UK’s current energy mix? Where does our energy come from and how much do we import and export?Why is our current situation unsustainable?Is technology really enough to provide a sustainable energy future? What is the role of behavioural change and that of political institutions?Is it actually possible to meet the Government’s energy targets without using fossil fuels or nuclear power?Dr Kirk Shanks is Lecturer in Energy Demand at the University of Loughborough, interested in energy use behaviour and human experience of the built environment.Professor Colin Snape is Director of the Energy Technologies Research Institute at the University of Nottingham, exploring more efficient and lower carbon fossil energy technologies.Professor Phil Taylor is DONG Energy Chair in Renewable Energy at Durham University. His research focuses on the distribution and storage of renewable energy.Daniel Crean is a PhD student at the University of Sheffield as part of the Nuclear First Doctoral Training Centre, and is researching radioactive site remediation. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast138073.mp3 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 BST 00:40:10 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast131442.html The British Library A panel discussion chaired by William Cullerne Bown A panel discussion about the impact of research, chaired by William Cullerne Bown (Founder and Publisher of Research Fortnight) with: Professor Douglas Kell (Chief Executive of the BBSRC), Professor Nick Tyler CBE (Head of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, UCL), Professor Geraint Rees (Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, UCL) and Dr Chris Hale (Deputy Director of Policy at Universities UK). http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast131442.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 BST 00:31:25 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast130898.html The British Library An interactive evening of neuroscience in motion!Have you ever wondered how a ballerina learns to pirouette? Or how musicians learn their art? Or even what happens to your own brain when you learn a new skill? Join neuroscientists, musicians and dancers as together we explore how fantastically changeable your brain is, giving you the extraordinary ability to adapt and learn throughout your life. Hear amazing stories of performers who excel against all odds; learn a new skill and test your own performance!A collaborative event hosted by the British Library and UCL Neuroscience, with scientists from UCL Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and UCL Institute of Neurology. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast130898.mp3 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST 01:03:04 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast130091.html The British Library For our 16th TalkScience event, Science@BL joined forces with the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) for From Lab Bench to Front Bench: Opportunities for Scientists The discussion, moderated by Imran Khan (CaSE), featured Mark Henderson (Wellcome Trust), Alice Jones (Goldsmiths University) and Chris Tyler (Cambridge Centre for Science and Policy).Discussion points for the evening included:Why should scientists care about politics — and should we make politicians care about science?Does science have a low profile in politics? If so, why?How can scientists make their voices heard by policymakers and politicians?What can scientists do to promote science and evidence-based advice in government? http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast130091.mp3 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST 00:40:21 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast125893.html The British Library TalkScience@BL ‘Health in the Headlines: Making Sense of the Science?’ A discussion introduced by Tracey Brown, Director of Sense About Science. Everyday we’re bombarded by health news, medical websites and health products. This event looked at how the public can access the evidence behind the headlines. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast125893.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT 00:29:05 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast123674.html The British Library The Earth’s climate system, the potential of biochar towards mitigating climate change, and hope for the future An enthusiastic audience joined us to discuss questions about tipping points in the Earth’s climate system, the potential of biochar towards mitigating climate change, and whether there is hope for the future.Tim Lenton is a Professor of Earth Systems Science at the University of Exeter. His work on the Gaia theory of Earth as a self-regulating system covers the history and future of life on Earth, tipping points in the Earth’s climate system and evaluations of the effectiveness of geoengineering proposals. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast123674.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 BST 00:38:02 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast121738.html The British Library The discussion focussed upon the Japanese eathquake, as well as the 2010 volcanic ash incident and the bird flu outbreak. In our 12th TalkScience@BL, UK Government Chief Science Adviser Sir John Beddington CMG FRS and Mark Henderson, Science editor for The Times, discussed communicating risk and scientific advice during emergencies. A very topical issue, much of the discussion focused on the aftermath of the M8.9 Japanese earthquake and the subsequent tsunami and damaged nuclear reactors. The discussion also touched on other emergencies where scientific advice was called upon, such as the 2010 volcanic ash incident and the bird flu outbreak.Sir John Beddington is the Government Chief Scientific Adviser responsible for the quality of all engineering and scientific advice across Government, reporting directly to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary. He has led on providing scientific advice during the swine flu outbreak and the 2010 volcanic ash incident and has embedded scientific advisors within Government departments. Mark Henderson is the Chief Science Editor for The Times and writes for the paper’s monthly science magazine, Eureka.  He is also the author of 50 Genetics Ideas You Really Need to Know. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast121738.mp3 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 BST 00:35:59 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast118366.html The British Library Issues relating to biodiversity are becoming issues in public policy contexts, particularly in the face of climate change.  In recognition of 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity, our 10th TalkScience@BL event explored how issues relating to biodiversity are becoming issues in public policy contexts, particularly in the face of climate change.  Georgina Mace, the director of the Centre for Population Biology at Imperial College London, introduced the topic. Professor Mace was instrumental in developing the IUCN Red List of threatened species and is actively involved in setting international biodiversity targets. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast118366.mp3 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT 00:41:31 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast112792.html The British Library What role will science play in the new Government and how will the scientific perspective be heard and understood across Parliament? What role will science play in the new Government and how will the scientific perspective be heard and understood across Parliament?Listen to Dr Evan Harris, former Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West & Abingdon and member of the Commons Science and Technology Committee in Conversation with Mark Henderson, Science Editor for The Times.The discussion addresses current issues in Science policy. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast112792.mp3 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:40:47 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast111294.html The British Library Basic research into stem cells has helped to answer many questions about human development. How f Basic research into stem cells has helped to answer many questions about human development. Developing an understanding of how to predictably control cell proliferation and differentiation is a prerequisite to the development of effective therapies. How far have we come and how much have we yet to learn?Professor Austin Smith, Director of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Stem Cell Research at Cambridge University introduces the subject.For more information on the TalkScience series visit: www.bl.uk/science http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast111294.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 BST 01:35:36 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110655.html The British Library ‘Classifications are theories about the basis of natural order, not dull catalogues compiled only to avoid chaos.’ Stephen Jay Gould ‘Classifications are theories about the basis of natural order, not dull catalogues compiled only to avoid chaos.’ Stephen Jay Gould, Wonderful Life (1989)Rod Page, Professor of Taxonomy at Glasgow University, introduces the subject at TalkScience, March 2009. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110655.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:18:59 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110656.html The British Library Scientific Findings in a digital world: What is the genuine article? In an age of digital content and communication, does the notion of the scientific ‘article’ remain relevant?John Wilbanks, Executive Director of Science Commons and Vice President of Creative Commons, introduces the subject at TalkScience, July 2009. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110656.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:26:27 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110657.html The British Library Can cheaper and easier access to personal genomic information really lead to a revolution in the targeting and tailoring of therapeutics? Can cheaper and easier access to personal genomic information really lead to a revolution in the targeting and tailoring of therapeutics?Alan Ashworth, fellow of the Royal Society and director of the Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre introduces the subject at TalkScience, September 2009. http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110657.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:28:18 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110660.html The British Library Do GM technologies have a role to play in meeting demand for food by a population of 9 billion in 2050? Do GM technologies have a role to play in meeting demand for food by a population of 9 billion in 2050?Professor Rosie Hails, introduces the subject at TalkScience, January 2010.Rosie heads a section within the Biodiversity Programme of the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. She sits on the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment, chairs the Natural Capital Initiative and is leading on the disease and pest regulation aspects of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment. Her research focus is insect pathogens and their role in population dynamics and pest control.  http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110660.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:34:00 http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110663.html The British Library Dr Bill Hanage, an evolutionary epidemiologist, introduces the subject of how fast evolution in microbes brings health care challenges. ‘Multiply, vary let the strongest live and the weakest die.’ Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species (1859)Dr Bill Hanage, an evolutionary epidemiologist from Imperial College, London introduces the subject of how fast evolution in microbes brings health care challenges. TalkScience, December 2008.  http://www.bl.uk/whatson/podcasts/podcast110663.mp3 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 BST 00:15:26