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Talking of Science

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Genetics
Blood
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Marine Biology
Climate Change
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Why does Karen from HR have herpes? And more importantly… why do so many of us?

In this gloriously inappropriate but scientifically rich episode, Helen and Dr C are joined by Matthew Murray, a virologist at the Danish Cancer Institute and the Univer... more

Welcome back!

We survived series 1 and we're here with another round of interviews with top experts trying to dodge the jargon alarm.

Make sure to follow Talking of Science wherever you're listening to this, because in this series we're talking abo... more

The question on every helicopter parent's mind!

In this special bonus to round off our first season, Dr C sits down with one of the humblest laureates you could imagine, Professor Morten Meldal, to ask what it really takes to win science’s most pres... more

In the tenth episode (already?!), Helen and Dr. C celebrate by going full plant mode with guest Emma Aller, a plant-loving molecular biologist from the University of Copenhagen and co-host of the Plantejagten podcast 🎙️

From counting to three and c... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Aller
A molecular biologist and academic staff member at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, co-host of Plantejagten podcast.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Why do plants want to grow?
Walter Dellisanti
Marine researcher specializing in coral metabolism and physiology.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Is coral a plant or a rock?
Mafalda Araújo Pereira
Specialist in blood and stem cells.
Episode: If I graze my knee every day, would I eventually run out of blood?
Kristoffer Frøkjær
Biologist and author passionate about science and curiosity
Episode: What's the craziest experiment a scientist has ever done?
Elina Lorenzen
Professor in molecular natural history, specializing in evolution and extinct species.
Copenhagen University
Episode: Can you wake up a frozen mammoth by shocking it with lightning?
James Harkin
Co-host of No Such Thing As A Fish and researcher at QI
No Such Thing As A Fish
Episode: Why didn’t they play fair?
Tina Ibsen
Astrophysicist and host of RumSnak, a podcast about astrophysics in Danish
RumSnak
Episode: Why can I see the moon during the day?
Dr. Lucas Casparis
Physicist working with quantum computers
Episode: How does a calculator know what 85 + 85 is?
Stine Keibel Blom
Final year PhD researcher studying human and non-human primates
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Who is the best at climbing a tree?

Hosts

Helen Frost
Host with recurring role; co-presenter on science topics.
Dr. C
Co-host; frequent presenter of scientific discussions with guests.

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Why do plants want to grow?
Q: What are some reasons that plants want to grow?
Plants grow for several reasons, including the need for light, seed dispersal, and to attract pollinators by growing taller and developing leaves to maximize their exposure to sunlight.
If I graze my knee every day, would I eventually run out of blood?
Q: If I grazed my knee every day, would I eventually run out of blood?
It's unlikely that you would run out of blood because your body can replenish blood cells rapidly.
What's the craziest experiment a scientist has ever done?
Q: What do you think kind of in the mindset of a scientist?
Scientists are determined to do anything to make their experiment work.
What's the craziest experiment a scientist has ever done?
Q: What was that? What were you unsure about?
I was curious about the word phosphorus.
What's the craziest experiment a scientist has ever done?
Q: Kristoffer, what makes you qualified to discuss this topic with us?
I'm a biologist and an author with a professional curiosity, and I've shared stories about science in media for many years.

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This show produces accessible science discussions across a wide range of topics, with a strong emphasis on how biology, ecology, and science communication intersect with everyday life. Episodes commonly pair hosts with researchers or authors who translate complex ideas for curious listeners, often highlighting surprising plant, animal, and environmental phenomena, plus the realities of scientific research and climate-related challenges. A standout is the balance between rigorous explanations and playful, relatable storytelling, which helps demystify topics from plant growth and coral ecosystems to myths about the body and extinct species. The format tends to attract listeners who enjoy big ideas presented in clear, bite-sized conversations ... more

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2. Walter Dellisanti
3. Mafalda Araújo Pereira
4. Kristoffer Frøkjær
5. Elina Lorenzen
6. James Harkin
7. Tina Ibsen
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