The Cosmos Podcast
351 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingInvestigating the key intersection of science and the community – the stuff that actually matters to us – and cutting through the half-truths and inaccurate science that floods the digital domain. Find the science of everything at cosmosmagazine.com
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Science Daily: You may be using RATs all wrong...
July 27, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and genetics graduate, Jacinta Bowler, is talking about whether we’re using RATs properly. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who thinks she’s good at taking RATs … but is now kind of worried that she's not. Find the science of everything at the Cos...
Science Daily: The inner ear of evolving mammalian ancestors!
July 26, 2022 15:30 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and astrophysicist, Claire Kenyon, is talking about the inner ear of evolving mammalian ancestors. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who is pretty sure she’s an evolved mammal. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscrib...
Science Daily: Dinosaur dentures examined
July 25, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.28 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and environmental engineer, Petra Stock, is talking about dinosaur dentures. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who hopes people find my fossilised teeth in the distant future. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscrib...
Science Daily: Training robot dogs to walk
July 24, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is updating us on a robot dog that can learn to walk in just one hour. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who took way longer than an hour to learn to walk...
Science Daily: Fast radio bursts from space!
July 21, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking fast radio bursts from space! And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who would probably start listening to the radio again if it were being beamed from another galaxy. Find the science of every...
Science Daily: Australian Mammal of the Year 2022
July 20, 2022 15:30 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s we have Cosmos editor, Gail MacCallum, talking about the Australian Mammal of the Year 2022. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who is very pleased to see that the Yellow-footed rock-wallaby made the shortlist. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine webs...
Science Daily: Amazing gas storage breakthrough
July 19, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is talking about a breakthrough in gas storage, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who knows more about liquid fluids than gaseous fluids. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to...
Science Daily: The infectiousness of new COVID variants
July 18, 2022 15:30 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist, Matt Agius, is talking about the infectiousness of new COVID variants and how you can protect yourself, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who has had her fourth COVID shot, but still has some concerns ... Find the science of everything at the Cosm...
Science Daily: What is an octaglove?
July 17, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and environmental engineer, Petra Stock, is talking about the octaglove. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who has absolutely no idea what is going on here, but it excited to find out. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website ...
Science Daily: Medicinal microrobots
July 14, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is talking about turning white blood cells into medicinal microrobots. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who really hopes that these medicinal microrobots...
Science Daily: Remote area electric vehicles
July 13, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is talking about electric vehicles in remote Australia, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who recently learnt that apparently the human body, at rest, can produce around 100 watts of power on average, which is enou...
Science Daily: Electron whirlpools
July 12, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking electron whirlpools. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who loves a whirlpool but didn’t know that electrons do too. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe...
What is the potential for psychedelics in mental healthcare?
July 11, 2022 21:30 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MBPsychedelics have a lot of potential in mental healthcare - but how do we take them from experimental to the clinic? To get some answers Cosmos journalist Ellen Phiddian talks to Josh Ismin, CEO and co-founder of Psylo, and Dr Sam Banister, Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Psylo. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos Weekly Watch and listen to all our Cosmos Briefings Special 10% discount on Cosmos mag...
Science Daily: Tick bites and mammalian meat allergies
July 10, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist, Matt Agius, is talking about tick bites and mammalian meat allergies, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who has never been bitten by a tick, but also has no intention of doing so in the future. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine ...
Science Daily: Gene therapy for sickle cell disease
July 07, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is updating us on gene therapy for sickle cell disease. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who is grateful for the scientist tackling horrible diseases lik...
Science Daily: A new species of extinct kangaroo
July 06, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking a new species of extinct kangaroo found in Papua New Guinea. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist whose favourite macropod is the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby. Find the science of everything at ...
Science Daily: A new approach to feral cats
July 05, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian, is talking about gene drives and feral cats, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who, appropriately, thinks feral cats are bad. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Maga...
Science Daily: Huge bacteria!
July 04, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking to us about bacteria so big, you can see it with the naked eye, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who can’t work out if the idea of macroscopic bacteria is more troubling than nipple mites. ...
Science Daily: Concentrating sunlight for solar panels
July 03, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is updating us on a prototype device for solar panels that concentrates sunlight. And your host Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist and grateful exploiter of light waves. Find ...
Science Daily: New cybersecurity tools
June 30, 2022 15:30 - 4 minutes - 3.47 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is talking about cybersecurity tools, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who still thinks Hackers is Angelina Jolie’s best film. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Mag...
Science Daily: The the COVID-flu nexus
June 29, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and biology graduate specialising in the human microbiome, Matilda Handsley-Davis, is talking about Australia’s 2022 flu season and the COVID-flu nexus, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who is hoping that her flu shot continues to come through with ...
Science Daily: Quantum computers unpacked
June 28, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking quantum computers. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who wants to know if a quantum computer can still run Commander Keen IV.Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website S...
Science Daily: Is rhythm genetic?
June 27, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking to us about whether rhythm might actually be genetic with yours truly, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who might have some groove … but it’s deep deep down in her heart. Find the science of everything at...
Science Daily: Nipple mites!
June 26, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is updating us on mites that inhabit your face and nipple area. And I am Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who is slightly concerned about the conversation to follow. Fin...
Science Daily: Will sentient robots take over the planet?
June 23, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking Google’s AI chatbot LaMDA. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who would like to welcome our new machine overlords. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to...
Science Daily: The carbon footprint of the food you eat
June 22, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian, is talking about food miles, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who really love British crisps, but is now worried that she maybe shouldn’t buy them anymore. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine we...
Science Daily: Long-term memory in wild frog-eating bats
June 21, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and biology graduate specialising in the human microbiome, Matilda Handsley-Davis, is talking about new evidence for long-term memory in wild frog-eating bats, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who ate frogs once and thought they were fine but a bit ...
Science Daily: Making life-like skin for robots
June 20, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto is talking about new robot research making them more and more lifelike. And your host is Gail MacCallum, Cosmos editor and Star Trek fan, who never understood why if Dr Soong was smart enough to make Data,...
Science Daily: Nature's own superglue!
June 19, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah is reporting on a super-strong bio-glue made from a common and unexpected source. She’s talking with Gail MacCallum, Cosmos editor and glue aficionado who once managed to stick two of her fingers together, just to see if it was possible. Find the sci...
Science Daily: The effect of exercise on flu vaccination
June 16, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is looking at the effect of exercise on flu vaccination with your host Gail MacCallum, Cosmos editor and exercise-averse, but this might be just the thing to make her change my mind. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cos...
Science Daily: The effect of exercise on flu vaccination
June 16, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is looking at the effect of exercise on flu vaccination with your host Gail MacCallum, Cosmos editor and exercise-averse, but this might be just the thing to make her change my mind. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cos...
Science Daily: Australian mammal of the year
June 15, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Newsroom journalist and biology graduate specialising in the human microbiome, Matilda Handsley-Davis is spruiking mammals in our inaugural Australian mammal of the year 2022 with your host Gail MacCallum, Cosmos editor and most definitely an undecided voter ready to be swayed. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos...
Science Daily: Tabletop experiments and particle physics
June 14, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin is taking us on a tour of tabletop experiments and particle physics, with your host, Gail MacCallum, Cosmos magazine editor and person whose mind is often blown by facts about particle physics. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine we...
Science Daily: Mmmm, space kombucha!
June 13, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is talking to us about space kombucha. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who tried kombucha once and thought it was great … once she added a shot of gin. ...
Science Daily: How noise affects learning
June 12, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking to us about noisy roads making it harder for kids to learn, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who would love for you to turn off your idling engine, when out the front of her house. Find the...
Science Daily: Champagne sonic booms?!
June 09, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is talking about the fluid physics of champagne cork popping, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist whose favourite fluids are blood, gin, … and sometimes champagne. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazin...
Science Daily: The inside scoop on flu vaccinations
June 08, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian, is talking about free flu vaccinations in Australia, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who has an irrational fear of needles but still gets her flu shot every year. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Mag...
Science Daily: Unpacking chicken domestication
June 07, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking chicken domestication. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and occasional chicken-eater … because we live in a society that doesn’t require people to slaughter and prepare their own meat. Find ...
Science Daily: Megalodon vs Great White
June 06, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking to us about … Megalodon vs Great White, with yours host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and epic shark lover who can’t believe that ‘Megalodon vs Great White’ is not a film yet. Find the science of everyth...
Science Daily: The future of the Great Barrier Reef
June 05, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.22 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is updating us on what a new Labor government means for the future of the Great Barrier Reef. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who has still never seen T...
Science Daily: New government, new energy policy?
June 02, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian is talking about Australian energy policy, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist who *still* loves to exercise her democratic rights, and is pleased Australia does too. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Maga...
Science Daily: Unpacking dinosaur blood
June 01, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is unpacking dinosaur blood. And your host Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who is very excited to be talking about two of her favourite things ever … dinosaurs and blood. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos ...
Science Daily: Tiny robotic crabs
May 31, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and biology graduate specialising in the human microbiome, Matilda Handsley-Davis, is talking about a tiny robotic crab, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and average-sized human being. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Su...
Science Daily: Mmm, iridescent beetle wings
May 30, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is unpacking iridescent beetle wings. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who wishes she could iridesce. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magaz...
Science Daily: Let’s talk RNA pesticides
May 29, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and chemistry whiz, Ellen Phiddian, is talking about RNA pesticides, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and grateful consumer of RNA vaccines. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Co...
Science Daily: Losing sleep thanks to climate change ... literally!
May 26, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking about losing sleep over climate change, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and terribly light sleeper. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazin...
Science Daily: Restoring abandoned farmland
May 25, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and biology graduate specialising in the human microbiome, Matilda Handsley-Davis, is talking about how restoring abandoned farmland can mitigate climate change, with your host, Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who has already picked out the farmhouse in Sweden th...
Science Daily: Photographing black holes
May 24, 2022 15:30 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and Master of Physics graduate, Evrim Yazgin, is talking about black hole photography. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who wants to know if a black hole’s “best side” is also the left-hand side of her face. Find the science of everything at the ...
Science Daily: Learning slower ... but smarter
May 23, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and evolutionary biologist, Qamariya Nasrullah, is talking to us about learning slower … but smarter, with your host Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician, fluid mechanist, and sometimes slow learner. Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magaz...
Science Daily: Octopus death spirals ... seriously!
May 22, 2022 15:30 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBWelcome to Cosmos Science Daily, where journalists from the Cosmos newsroom report on the latest research and discoveries and explain the science behind the headline news. Today’s newsroom journalist and science graduate specialising in genetics, immunology and citizen science, Imma Perfetto, is talking to us about octopus death spirals. And your host is Dr Sophie Calabretto, applied mathematician and fluid mechanist, who’s glad she’s not an octopus. Find the science of everything at the Co...