The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Catch up with some of the cutting edge science from the Cambridge University Press Prisms suite of open access science

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Microbiomes control blood pressure, and the cost of water

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

07/31/24 • 36 min

This month, evidence that the microbiome is controlling blood pressure - so will we treat hypertension with probiotics in future? Also, plastic is everywhere and an urgent environmental threat, but is the public aware, or do they care? We also consider the economics of animal extinction and species conservation, the price we pay for water, and the role of the "blue carbon" in keeping CO2 in check... Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Making waves about coastline conservation, and plastic waste

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

02/14/24 • 35 min

This month the connections that human inhabitants have to the coast, why we're still in the middle of a worsening extinction crisis despite international laws and treaties designed to protect nature, the promise of pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine, the plastic pollution problem and how to tackle it, and why water management in the face of a changing climate needs more than just a single solution. Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Newborn Genomics and Mass Extinctions

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

09/30/23 • 27 min

This is the launch episode of the Cambridge Prisms Podcast series, showcasing cutting-edge science from Cambridge University Press. In this edition, Chris Smith asks if we should be sequencing the genetic code of every human newborn, if we in the midst of the sixth mass extinction, how to conserve a species we know nearly nothing about. Plus we talk about blue justice: how marginalised coastal communities can fight back... Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Plant mass extinctions, and getting mental health help

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

11/30/23 • 33 min

In this episode, delivering mental health help in the community, what seabirds can reveal about ocean plastic pollution, how plants are affected by mass extinction events, involving indigenous people in plastic pollution govenance, and why fieldwork can be a problem for some coastal scientists... Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Wildlife Trade Extinctions and 21st Century Psychology

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

10/20/23 • 37 min

This time we hear how many species are being driven to extinction by human trade, why clinical psychology needs an update for the 21st Century, how non-specialists can help to plug the gap in mental health services, what art can do for science and conservation of coastal habitats, and the role of epigenetics in medicine... Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Recycled plastics pollute food, and the value of water

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

11/10/23 • 37 min

Better awareness of the precious resource that is water, getting a grip on coastal ecosystems and the impact of pollution, why recycled plastics are a threat for food packaging and kitchen utensils, how we can help humans to step up in extreme environments, and the opportunity offered by "lived experience" when it comes to mental health all go under the microscope in this episode of the Cambridge Prisms Podcast. Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

Future cancer care, and the cost of large animal extinction

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

10/25/24 • 36 min

In this episode, why approaches to cancer care need a pro-active approach in future, the opportunities arising for the cancer vaccine space, competency-based medical training, the environmental costs of losing large animals, and why water resilience needs careful planning now... Get the references and the transcripts for this programme from the Naked Scientists website

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How many episodes does The Cambridge Prisms Podcast have?

The Cambridge Prisms Podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

What topics does The Cambridge Prisms Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Podcasts, Science and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

The episode title 'Making waves about coastline conservation, and plastic waste' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

The average episode length on The Cambridge Prisms Podcast is 35 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast released?

Episodes of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast are typically released every 75 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

The first episode of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast was released on Sep 30, 2023.

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The Cambridge Prisms Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Top 10 The Cambridge Prisms Podcast Episodes

Microbiomes control blood pressure, and the cost of water

Making waves about coastline conservation, and plastic waste

Newborn Genomics and Mass Extinctions

Plant mass extinctions, and getting mental health help

Wildlife Trade Extinctions and 21st Century Psychology

Recycled plastics pollute food, and the value of water

Future cancer care, and the cost of large animal extinction

FAQ

How many episodes does The Cambridge Prisms Podcast have?

What topics does The Cambridge Prisms Podcast cover?

What is the most popular episode on The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

What is the average episode length on The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

How often are episodes of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast released?

When was the first episode of The Cambridge Prisms Podcast?

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