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The Corpse Flower and Ying Wan Loh!
This week we chat to Ying Wan Loh, winner of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award 2019 as well as discussing recent science in the news! Cover image by: Rhododendrites See omnystudio.com/policies/listener
Unwrapping Mummified Animals & Eske Willerslev!
This week Dan chats to Eske Willerslev about smallpox in Viking DNA, as well as answering your questions on jellyfish, seeing things, breathing and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Lost Species of the Elephant Shrew & Dr. Jess French!
Dan is joined by Jess French, who has written a new book called Slow Down Monkey which is inspired by her adventures with monkeys in the amazon rainforest. Also featuring Kareena's Chemistry and Sir Sidney McSprockett's Great British Minds!
The Pit Viper & Are Red Kites Saved?
Dan is joined by Jeff Knotts of the RSPB with exciting news about Red Kite conservation. Plus, he meets one of the deadliest snakes on Earth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Another Science Weekly Ecology Special
In part 2 of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan dives deeper into the topic with the help of special guests including Marina Venture and Eco Gecko! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit
Dan's sharing a podcast from Fun Kids called Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit. In the latest episode of Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit, Sean and Robot act out your play suggestions with the help of George, Katy, one of Robot’s friends and Norman. Added t
Killer Whales & Trophy Hunting
Dan encounters the 'wolves of the sea' and learns some interesting facts about them. Plus, he takes on the worrying statistics on trophy hunting with 10-year old, Hector Bateman-Harden See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
A Science Weekly Ecology Special
In part one of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan is joined by ecologists, he answers your questions, discovers incredible animal facts and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Big Butterfly Count & The Serval Predator
Dan is joined by Dr Zoë Randle from the Butterfly Conservation to hear how you can take part in the future of butterflies in the UK! Plus, imagine a predator that is successful in its hunts every other time ...
A Robotic Research Assistant & The Humboldt Squid
Dan is joined by Benjamin Burger, who has recently introduced a robotic research assistant into his laboratory; we hear how it's going so far. Plus, is it possible the myth of the kraken is actually rooted in truth?