Biosphere
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Biosphere episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Biosphere for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Biosphere episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Thinking outside the box
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11/13/23 • 26 min
For our last episode, we look at weird and quirky research and invite Steve Trim, the Founder of VenomTech, to talk about his company and how they use venom peptides for drug discovery, cosmetics, and pest control.
Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Claire Merritt. Produced by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.
To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere. Dolphin Noises © The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (Recorded Under NMFS MMPA Permit No. 20455).
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11/06/23 • 32 min
This week, we discuss genetic technologies and the ways in which DNA damage relates to cancer. We talk to Dr Kalpana Surendranath from the University of Westminster, who speaks about the Genome Engineering Laboratory she set up for university students.
Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Alessandro Coatti. Produced by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.
To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere
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10/30/23 • 30 min
The focus for this episode is climate change and the environment, and we speak about conservation methods and the implications of rising temperatures. Our guest is Professor Oswald Schmitz from Yale University, who discusses the links between rewilding and carbon capture.
Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Beth Glynn-Ramsden. Produced by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.
To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere
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Translating research into policy
Biosphere
10/16/23 • 32 min
In our very first episode of the Biosphere Podcast, we dive into the world of animal behaviour and talk to Professor Sir Ian Boyd, RSB's President, about his research and his science policy experience as Defra's Chief Scientific Advisor.
Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Christopher Longmore. Produced and by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.
To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere
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Why care about plant health?
Biosphere
10/23/23 • 38 min
This week, we explore the importance of plant health and its global implications. We speak to Professor Nick Talbot from the Sainsbury Laboratory about his research into rice blast fungus and the significance of biosecurity for the UK.
Hosted by Freya Gadsden-Bolton and Kieran Woof. Produced by Freya Gadsden-Bolton. Music composed by Freya Gadsden-Bolton.
To see the list of sources used in this episode, please visit www.rsb.org.uk/biosphere
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FAQ
How many episodes does Biosphere have?
Biosphere currently has 5 episodes available.
What topics does Biosphere cover?
The podcast is about Life Sciences, Research, Nature, Wildlife, Podcasts, Science and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Biosphere?
The episode title 'Thinking outside the box' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Biosphere?
The average episode length on Biosphere is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Biosphere released?
Episodes of Biosphere are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Biosphere?
The first episode of Biosphere was released on Oct 16, 2023.
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