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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.

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Dr Penelope Wozniakiewicz, Senior Lecturer in Space Science at the University of Kent

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Guest: Dr Kevin Mitchell, Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin

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Dr Mihai Lomora, Scientist with CÚRAM, the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices based at the University of Galway

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Guest: Dr Clayton Magill, Associate Professor of Biogeochemistry at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kevin Mitchell
Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Extra: What exactly is DNA?
Dr. Clayton Magill
Associate Professor of Biogeochemistry
Heriot-Watt University
Episode: Extra: Earth’s Early Wildfires
Matthew Gilliam
Professor and director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space
University of Adelaide
Episode: Sustaining human life on the Moon and Mars
Dr. Andy Dobson
Author of 'Flaws of Nature, The Limits and Liabilities of Natural Selection'
Episode: The Surprising Flaws of Evolution
Dr. Vaughn R. Steele
Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Best of Futureproof: Creating Dark Matter, Curing Addiction
Dr. Colm McKeever
Assistant Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry at TUS
TUS
Episode: Extra: Obtaining Fingerprints from Ammunition (Best of)
Kate Adamala
Associate Professor of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development at the University of Minnesota.
University of Minnesota
Episode: Best of Futureproof: Mirror Life & The Science of Embalming
Glyn Tallon
A professional embalmer with expertise in reconstructive work on deceased bodies.
Tallon Mortuary Specialists
Episode: Best of Futureproof: Mirror Life & The Science of Embalming
Professor Tyler Stevenson
Head of Physiology, Aging and Welfare at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: The winter hibernation gene in animals

Host

Jonathan McCrea
Host engaging conversations on science and contemporary issues, bringing real-time interactions with listeners through social media.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 388 ratings
  • Sound problem

    U say u have a sound engineer but guests and hosts r on a completely different sound level. Impossible to listen.

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    j790000
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Science news programme with some extra snark

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bragcat
    8 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.

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    gnrvrfan
    Ireland10 months ago
  • AI boosterism. I expect less gullibility in my tech journalism

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    Skrynesaver
    a year 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
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    Shelby Lofty
    United States2 years ago

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There are some criticisms regarding presentation style and occasional dismissiveness in hosting, but many maintain a strong affinity for the host's communicative style.
The content is often described as engaging, informative, and accessible, catering to listeners who appreciate a blend of entertainment and education.
Positive feedback reflects a deep appreciation for the show's ability to simplify complex scientific ideas for lay audiences.
Listeners value the variety of scientific topics discussed, indicating a breadth of interest in contemporary scientific discourse.

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Extra: What exactly is DNA?
Q: How do we not know which parts of the DNA are organizing genes and which are not just useless?
There are efforts underway to catalog millions of enhancer sequences and tie them to gene expression in specific cell types, which will help clarify their functions.
Extra: What exactly is DNA?
Q: What is the makeup of DNA that we consider to be useful in making proteins?
The DNA consists of coding sequences that specify the amino acid sequence of proteins, but there are also enhancer sequences that regulate when and how much protein is made.
Extra: Obtaining Fingerprints from Ammunition (Best of)
Q: Have you thought about just wearing gloves when loading the gun?
It's a consideration, but the research aims to provide a method that helps forensic investigations by identifying who loaded the gun.
Extra: Obtaining Fingerprints from Ammunition (Best of)
Q: What happens inside a gun and how does that affect the temperature and the shape of a brass casing?
The pressure inside a gun must be very high to fire a bullet far and fast, leading to temperatures that can reach up to 700 degrees Celsius or more depending on the ammunition.
Extra: Obtaining Fingerprints from Ammunition (Best of)
Q: Tell me a little bit about this research. Were you specifically looking at bullet casings to start off with, or were you just interested in chemical and thermal reactions?
The initial idea was to focus on visualizing fingerprints, specifically on bullet casings, after understanding how the chemistry interacts with the materials.

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2. Dr. Clayton Magill
3. Matthew Gilliam
4. Dr. Andy Dobson
5. Dr. Vaughn R. Steele
6. Dr. Colm McKeever
7. Kate Adamala
8. Glyn Tallon

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