ResearchPod
ResearchPod science podcasts connect the research community to a global audience of peers and the public, raising visibility and impact. www.researchpod.org. All content is shared under the Creative Commons CCBY-NC-ND 4.0 licence. For further information, email [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 486
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Obtaining Tsallis entropy at the onset of chaos
Tsallis entropy aims to extend traditional statistical mechanics, but some physicists believe the theory is incompatible with the fundamental principles of thermodynamics.
Dr Alberto Robledo, however…
Genetic insights into Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, or IPF, is a progressive lung disease with genetic and environmental causes, affecting 5 million people globally. Although pollutants have long been linked to a range o…
Wellbeing, resilience and peer support
The idea of Wellbeing can mean many different things, covering elements of mental, emotional, physical, social and societal functions. Whatever your definition, it's worth looking after.
So, how can …
Novel CMV vaccine prevents cell-to-cell spread
In a post-pandemic world, governments around the world are looking to get ahead of whatever the next threat to public health might be. However, the traditional pace of vaccine development could seem …
'Off the shelf' organs and tissues
Dr. Si…
Innovation and exploration: Training the scientists of the future
The effective training of upcoming scientists and researchers requires collaboration with practitioners, clinicians, and patients and a holistic overview.
Vivek Kumar, Associate Professor of Biomedic…
Breast cancer management in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Despite breast cancer being the most common cancer in women worldwide, in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is no accurate data on breast cancer patients, nor any centralised guidelines.
Dr Lejla Hadžikad…
Sloppy science, shortcuts, and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to one of the most public incidences of a phenomenon known as sloppy science, or slodderwetenschap in Dutch.
Professor Michael Lissack, from the College of Design and In…
Post-pandemic wellbeing for men and families
In this years Movember discussion, Dr Christine Wekerle from McMaster University joins us again to discuss mens mental health, masculinity, and family well being.
This episode features discussions of …
Is sterilisation for me?
The usual method of sterilisation used in Scotland is to block the tubes with small clips so eggs and sperm cannot meet to start a pregnancy.
Sterilisation is a safe procedure, but all operations have…
Snakebite envenoming: Tackling a biting neglected tropical disease
Despite its prevalence and seriousness, snakebite envenoming remains a neglected tropical disease (NTD).
Dr Amy Marriott and Dr Stuart Ainsworth from the Centre for Snakebite Research and Intervention…
The science of dishwashing: Changing habits for a greener world
Making small changes to our domestic habits can make a big difference to global energy use and resource consumption.
Dr Lotta Schencking and Professor Rainer Stamminger examine different dishwashing …
Eye90 microspheres® for treating unresectable liver cancer
Current imaging options to assess the responses of liver cancer patients to treatment suffer from blurry resolution, making it hard to develop radiotherapy plans.
Eye90 Microspheres, developed by ABK…
Leptospirosis: Genomics and the road to vaccination
Leptospirosis, a neglected tropical disease caused by spiral-shaped bacteria called Leptospira, is a global health burden.
Professor Joseph Vinetz and colleagues at Yale University, USA, and his team’…
Migraines, occipital neuralgia, and cluster headaches
Chronic headaches are extremely debilitating conditions which significantly impact the quality of life.
Dr Giorgio Pietramaggiori and Dr Saja Scherer of Global Medical Institute, Switzerland employ m…
Understanding risks and predictive factors behind Breast Cancer
There are some things you can do to manage your personal health and the risk of developing cancer in your lifetime. But, wherever you go, you’ll take your DNA with you.
Dr Erika Spaeth joins us to dis…
Be BiteSmart: Preventing family dog bites
Family dogs are our best friends, but bites can still happen when they feel threatened or afraid. Learning what they don't like and how they communicate this with humans can avoid triggering a react…
Dairy leftovers as crop biostimulants and the future of agricultural sustainability
Since industrialisation, agriculture has been heavily dependent on synthetic fertilisers to boost crop growth and yield, resulting in environmental and economic challenges.
Dr Francesco Vuolo of Sacc…
Digital health tools for children with chronic pain
One persons mild pain could be debilitating for another. Chronic pain comes with even further complications for diagnosis and treatment, and affects a great many more than you may expect.
Dr Lauren H…
Engaging Economics: Levelling up learning with games
Many universities have kept online classes for some, if not all, of their teaching, but it requires lecturers to keep students attention and engagement.
Dr Bei Hong from Singapore Management Universit…