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Guest: Dr Luke Barrington, Director of Earth AI in Google Research

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Jaap De Roode, Professor of Biology at Emory University and author of ‘Doctors by Nature: How Ants, Apes, and Other Animals Heal Themselves’

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Matthew Campbell, Professor of Genetics at TCD

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Guest: Professor Bethany Ehlmann, Planetary Scientist, Geologist, and Director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder

Jonathan is joined by Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and author of Pregnancy Interrupted: The Science and Stories of How Pregnancies Really End, Kate Clancy

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Recent Guests

Kate Clancy
Professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and author of Pregnancy Interrupted
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Why Does Nature Make Having A Baby So Hard?
Chris Hadfield
Retired Royal Canadian Air Force colonel, test pilot and Canadian Space Agency astronaut
Open Lunar Foundation
Episode: Extra: Chris Hadfield on the importance of space exploration
Victor Glover
Artemis II astronaut and mission pilot
NASA
Episode: Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Matthew Campbell
Professor of Genetics and head of the Department of Genetics at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Ciara Murphy
Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine at RCSI
RCSI
Episode: Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen
Artemis II astronaut
Canadian Space Agency
Episode: Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Michael Golden
Education and Public Engagement Manager at I-Form
I-Form
Episode: Extra: 3D Printing
Phil Smith
Broadcaster and science communicator.
Episode: The History of Linking Computers with Human Brains
Shane Bergin
Physicist and associate professor in science education at UCD.
University College Dublin
Episode: The History of Linking Computers with Human Brains

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Jonathan McCrea
Host of Futureproof; in-studio and in-studio discussions on weekly science stories.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • Brilliant, entertaining and informative👍🍄‍🟫

    Podcast Addict
    5
    billodea
    25 days ago
  • Great show. I'm realizing that most podcasts are speculation and waffle so a fact based science show is precious.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bordeaux Bob
    a month ago
  • Sound problem

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    j790000
    Irelanda year ago
  • Science news programme with some extra snark

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bragcat
    a year 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
    Ireland2 years ago

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Content is generally engaging with strong guest expertise and practical insights.
Listeners appreciate accessible science storytelling and clear explanations of complex topics.
Some listeners note production or pacing changes over time and desire more Irish guest presence.

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Why Does Nature Make Having A Baby So Hard?
Q: What external factors can affect the success of a pregnancy?
Clancy discusses endocrine-disrupting chemicals, pollutants, heavy metals, plastics and infections. She says research links these factors to reproductive and placental harms, while noting that evidence for some chemical exposures remains early and often based on associations.
Why Does Nature Make Having A Baby So Hard?
Q: Why do so many pregnancies fail if evolution is supposed to favor the fittest?
Clancy says sexual reproduction creates genetic variation through a messy process, while mammalian reproduction and pregnancy also have biological limitations and multiple stages where development can go wrong.
Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Q: How do you train for something where you may all die, or the mission may end?
Hansen describes learning to manage fear through flight training and a process he calls acknowledge, accept, create: recognize the emotion, accept the situation, then work with the crew and Mission Control to find a solution.
Meeting the Astronauts of Artemis II
Q: What was it like going further from Earth than humans had ever gone before, and what did you observe on the far side of the Moon?
Jeremy Hansen says the record distance was less important to the crew than the mission's difficulty, but it helped explain how exploration pushes boundaries. He describes seeing the vast Orientale crater and lunar terrain that had not been illuminated during Apollo missions.
Extra: Chris Hadfield on the importance of space exploration
Q: Do you see that as being something that will be relatively easy to do, given we have these accords? Or do you feel like there's room for interpretation there that might cause problems?
Hadfield says lunar settlement will be difficult and that existing space law needs updating. He points to the Antarctic Treaty as evidence that nations can establish better rules, and says governance should anticipate the discovery of valuable lunar resources.

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The show covers a broad spectrum of science news, interviews, and explainers with a curious, layperson-friendly bent. Host-led conversations weave current weekly science stories with in-depth interviews from researchers and practitioners across astronomy, biology, neuroscience, AI, and environmental science. Episodes frequently blend practical demonstrations, data interpretation, and real-world implications, from eclipse missions and wildlife tracking to genome editing and consciousness. A standout is the mix of hands-on field stories, expert context, and accessible science communication, often featuring Irish institutions and international guests. This format is especially useful for listeners who want approachable science stories plus exp... more

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7. Michael Golden
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