CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Scientist CultureLab
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CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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September 9, 2024
Amorina Kingdon on the grunting, growling and singing world underwater
<p>Have you ever heard a haddock knock? What about a cusk eel’s chatter? </p><p>Sound travels four-and-a-half times faster through water than air and can be heard across huge distances. It’s how whales are able to communicate hundreds of kilometres apart. Yet, for all its wonder, much of the underwater acoustic world remains a mystery to scientists.</p><p>Although human ears can’t detect most marine sounds, the invention of hydrophones – microphones designed to capture underwater audio – is helping scientists begin to unravel this hidden world.</p><p>So how does sound move through water? And how do underwater creatures perceive and use sound? Amorina Kingdon’s new book ‘Sing Like Fish’ explores these questions, revealing how marine life depends on ingenious uses of sound to communicate, navigate, and thrive.</p><p>In this episode, Kingdon and host Christie Taylor explore the fascinating ways fish and other marine animals produce sound, the physics of underwater ears, and how humans are impacting critical underwater soundscapes. Plus, samples of some of the most captivating underwater sounds she’s encountered in her research.</p><p>To read about subjects like this and much more, visit <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newscientist.com</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 26, 2024
Lucy Foulkes on how adolescence shapes us
<p>Ever wondered how your teenage years shaped the person you are today? Or why certain rebellious behaviours, like underage drinking, seem almost inevitable, no matter which generation you look at? Adolescence is a crucial, yet often misunderstood, phase of life. </p><p>Adolescent psychologist Lucy Foulkes’s new book ‘Coming of Age: How Adolescence Shapes Us’ will leave you reflecting on your own formative years in a whole new light – and offers insights that may help settle your anxieties as a parent of teens. </p><p>In this episode, Foulkes explains to<em> New Scientist</em> editor Catherine de Lange why adolescence is often such a challenging period, explains how these struggles are essential for self-discovery and shares tips on how adults can help the young people in their lives navigate this tricky period. </p><p>To read about subjects like this and much more, visit <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newscientist.com</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 12, 2024
The best science TV of the year – so far.
<p>With so many new TV series and documentaries available, it can be tough to decide what's truly worth your time. That’s where our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley comes in. From the genetically-gifted superheroes of Supacell…to a sobering documentary about the ethics of assisted dying, she has a wealth of options for your next night in.</p><p>Bethan and host Christie Taylor share a rundown of the top science TV shows from 2024 so far. They also get excited for what’s still to come this year and next, with recommendations on what to keep an eye out for.</p><p>Explore all of Bethan’s TV columns at <a href="http://newscientist.com/author/bethan-ackerley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newscientist.com/author/bethan-ackerley</a>.</p><p>In this episode Christie and Bethan discuss the following series:</p><p><strong>Science fiction:</strong></p><p>Dr. Who (BBC/Disney+)</p><p>Time Bandits (Apple TV+)</p><p>Supacell (Netflix)</p><p>The 3-Body Problem (Netflix)</p><p>Fallout (Amazon Prime Video)</p><p>Scavengers Reign (Netflix)</p><p><strong>Historical fiction:</strong></p><p>The Decameron (Netflix)</p><p><strong>Documentary:</strong></p><p>Our Living World (Netflix)</p><p>Better Off Dead? (BBC - UK-only at this time)</p><p>The Space Shuttle that Fell to Earth / Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight (BBC/Max/Hulu/Others)</p><p><strong>Yet to come:</strong></p><p>Secret Lives of Orangutans (Netflix, August)</p><p>Dune: Prophecy (Max/Sky/NOW, November)</p><p>Silo, season 2 (Apple TV+, November)</p><p>Squid Game, season 2 (Netflix, December)</p><p>Severence, season 2 (Apple TV+, January 2025)</p><p>Andor, season 2 (Disney+, early 2025)</p><p>The Last of Us, season 2 (Max/Hulu/Others, 2025)</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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