A physics graduate gives patient, intelligent answers to her dad’s silly questions about the way the world works.
Presented by Lily Shepherd and Lloyd Shepherd. Produced by Lily Shepherd.
Explaining Science to my Dad
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A physics graduate gives patient, intelligent answers to her dad’s silly questions about the way the world works. Presented by Lily Shepherd and Lloyd Shepherd. Produced by Lily Shepherd.
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July 26, 2022
How can you use a telescope to look for aliens?
<p>Lily has just about recovered from the excitement of the James Webb Space Telescope's first science images, and she's ready for Lloyd's next question: "How can we use a telescope to look for aliens?".</p> <p>With support from Eva-Maria Ahrer (University of Warwick Centre for Exoplanets and Habitability), Lily helps Lloyd to understand how we use telescopes like JWST to figure out what's in the atmospheres of planets, and what this can tell us about life beyond our solar system.</p> <p>Credits: Produced by Lily Shepherd. Featuring Eva-Maria Ahrer. Podcast theme written exclusively for us by Ben Vize (@benvizemusic on Instagram).</p> <p><br></p>
June 28, 2022
Why does cake taste so good if it's bad for me?
<p>Lloyd has been trying to eat more vegetables, but he can't stop thinking about cake. Which has got him wondering: why does cake taste so good if it's bad for us?</p> <p>With help from the king of tasty tomatoes Professor Harry Klee (University of Florida) and author Mark Schatzker (The Dorito Effect, The End of Craving) Lily helps Lloyd to understand what flavour is, what makes food delicious, and why cake isn't actually all that bad for you.</p> <p>Credits: Produced by Lily Shepherd. Featuring Harry Klee and Mark Schatzker. Podcast theme written exclusively for us by Ben Vize (@benvizemusic on Instagram).</p>
June 14, 2022
Can plastic-eating enzymes really save the planet?
<p>Lloyd's spotted something interesting in the news recently: plastic-eating enzymes. This new method of recycling seems to be a perfect solution to plastic pollution, but could it really transform the way we use and re-use our plastic?</p> <p>With help from Daniel Acosta (University of Texas Austin), who is a part of the team behind some ground-breaking new research into the enzyme FAST-PETase, Lily guides Lloyd through the fascinating world of enzyme engineering, and helps him to understand how enzymes could change the way we recycle forever.</p> <p>Credits: Produced by Lily Shepherd. Featuring Daniel Acosta. Podcast theme written exclusively for us by Ben Vize (@benvizemusic on Instagram).</p>
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