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Jonathan responds to your texts and tweets, is joined in studio for all the latest science stories for Newsround and speaks to one of our two guests featured on the show. Listen and subscribe to Futureproof with Johnathan McCrea on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa,... more

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Guest: Professor Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology at University College Cork

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Professor Sanjeev Gupta, Professor of Earth Science at Imperial College London

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Dr Susan Kelleher of DCU

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Dr Shane Bergin of UCD

Guest: Prof Claudia Monaco, Professor of Cardiovascular Inflammation at the University of Oxford

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Prof Redmond O'Connell, Professor in Decision Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin

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Dr Ruth Freeman of Research Ireland

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Dr Shane Bergin of UCD

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Recent Guests

Professor Maria McNamara
Professor of Paleontology at University College Cork
University College Cork
Episode: Extra: Dinosaur eggs directly dated for the first time
Professor Claudia Monaco
Professor of Cardiovascular Inflammation
University of Oxford
Episode: Extra: Heart attacks may be triggered by infections
Professor Redmond O'Connell
Decision Neuroscience Professor at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Dublin head scanner is 'breakthrough' in brain research
Dr. Terence D. Capellini
Chair of Evolutionary Biology at Harvard
Harvard University
Episode: How Humans Came to Walk Upright
Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy
Senior Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Creating Toothpaste Made From Hair
Dr. David McKeown
Assistant Professor at the UCD Centre for Space Research
University College Dublin
Episode: Extra: Eirsat-1 and The Future of Irish Satellites
Professor Eamonn Mallon
Professor of Evolutionary Biology
University of Leicester
Episode: Extra: Is slowing down ageing possible?
Dr. Ciara Greene
Associate professor at the School of Psychology at UCD, head of the Attention and Memory Laboratory
University College Dublin
Episode: The science behind memory distortion
Patrick Condon
Former consultant ophthalmic surgeon at University Hospital Waterford
University Hospital Waterford
Episode: Extra: Advances In Ophthalmic Medicine and Eyecare

Host

Jonathan McCrea
Host responding to audience interactions while guiding discussions with guests on current scientific news and topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 385 ratings
  • Science news programme with some extra snark

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bragcat
    4 months ago
  • Used to be good

    I would have given a five star review a few years ago.

    But recently the main topics of the show are uninteresting, drawn out, not structured well.

    The news round is still good though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    gnrvrfan
    Ireland7 months ago
  • AI boosterism. I expect less gullibility in my tech journalism

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Skrynesaver
    7 months ago
  • Jonathan needs to stop being so rude

    I was going to subscribe but every episode I’ve listened to when they do the news at the beginning, Jonathan is always so condescending to the correspondents especially the female correspondents. It drives me nuts. The news they bring forth is very interesting and I hate that Jonathan feels the need to tell us that he’s not surprised by this news and asks “why are you?” in such a condescending manner.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shelby Lofty
    United Statesa year ago
  • My only go to podcast!

    I absolutely love the Futureproof podcast series. I have a lengthy commute to work daily and often listen to Jonathan’s latest episodes en route!The show has something for everyone….science, psychology, evolution it’s just brilliant.

    If like me you are a bit of an existentialist or even a deep thinker you will devour this podcast.

    Thanks a million. Love the fact that you can scroll down to find an episode that appeals to you too.

    Only suggestion for improvement would be if you could listen to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sinead Coffey
    Ireland3 years ago

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There are mixed feelings regarding the host's presentation style, with some suggesting improvements in delivery and guest interactions.
Overall, the podcast is recognized as a valuable resource for those interested in science, often praised for its informative content and entertaining style.
Positive feedback emphasizes the accessibility of complex scientific ideas, making them enjoyable for a general audience.
Some listeners express a preference for earlier episodes compared to more recent formats, indicating a shift in content presentation.
Listeners appreciate the engaging format and diverse topics, often highlighting the educational aspect of the discussions.

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Extra: Heart attacks may be triggered by infections
Q: Does the bacteria sort of break up the plaque? Do we have any idea why or how that might happen from your research?
Immune system activation from bacteria can lead to inflammation and the secretion of enzymes that destabilize the plaque.
Extra: Heart attacks may be triggered by infections
Q: How do we know that the bacteria came from the mouth, as opposed to the bacteria were in the blood, and traveled to the mouth?
We cannot confirm the origin of the bacteria, but they could come from several sources within and outside the body.
Extra: Heart attacks may be triggered by infections
Q: Maybe you might start off by talking about what causes a heart attack as far as we know right now?
Heart attacks are caused by traditional risk factors like lifestyle choices, but also by elements of the immune system and infections.
Extra: Dinosaur eggs directly dated for the first time
Q: How have we been dating fossilized dinosaur eggs until now?
Dating has relied on radioactive elements such as uranium and thorium, but it was challenging to find enough of these elements in eggshells.
Extra: Dinosaur eggs directly dated for the first time
Q: What does a dinosaur egg look like?
Dinosaur eggs can vary in size and shape, from spheres to long rod-shaped features, and some retain traces of ancient pigments.

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2. Professor Claudia Monaco
3. Professor Redmond O'Connell
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5. Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy
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