New Scientist Colab Podcasts
Podcasts for the insatiably curious, produced by New Scientist in collaboration with carefully selected external parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Discover how the science of healthspan helps keep pets thriving for longer
💬 The longevity space isn’t just for humans. Science is uncovering new ways to keep our pets healthier for longer too. New research is finally uncovering why our dogs and cats slow down with age - and how we can slow that process.
⚡ So what lifestyle changes can help our pets live longer, healthier lives? In this episode, sponsored by Royal Canin, we explore emerging research exploring the hallma
What lies beneath? The new era of Earth imaging
💬 Over the last decade, advances in subsurface imaging have meant we’re able to see deep within our planet with unfathomable detail - pinpointing vast geological structures beneath our oceans with unprecedented accuracy.
⚡ Viridien is the company creating these incredible images and in this episode they explore the breakthroughs that are revolutionising subsurface imaging and helping to see the g
The future of Humanity, decoded in London
About this episode
SXSW London is the preeminent forum for the new ideas and
leading thinkers who are sculpting the future. In this episode, we talk to Kat Sherling, head of conference at the event to explore the cultural and
technological forces driving the agenda at this year’s festival and discover
some of the speakers who will be there in June.
This is a New Scientist CoLab production, sp
How UK and Spanish scientists are reimagining the future of green pharma
The production of medicines is a high-stakes industry where efficiency and environmental impact often collide. Given that the pharmaceutical industry is one of society’s biggest polluters, solving this challenge requires massive, cross-continent collaboration to spark real change.
In this episode, we explore how some of the UK and Europe’s premier research institutes and pharmaceutical companies
Discover Vanguard, the future of ocean research
Imagine humans one day living and working on the ocean floor. Aquanauts in subsea habitats, surrounded by ocean creatures, discovering new secrets about our planet. This might sound like science fiction, but DEEP is already making this a reality.
With the recent launch of its subsea habitat Vanguard, DEEP is pushing forward with its promise to make humans aquatic. An engineering company pushing t
Inside the UK’s Energy Revolution
The UK’s energy system is undergoing a quiet revolution. As we move away from fossil fuels towards a cleaner, more flexible, and electrified future, Octopus Energy is helping to turn the traditional power grid on its head.
In this episode of New Scientist CoLab, Justin Mullins is joined by Kieron Stopforth, Head of Flexibility at Octopus Energy.
Kieron explains how the way we generate, store an
A world without dementia? The science and hope ahead
Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death, and one in three people born today will develop it in their lifetime. With numbers steadily rising, the need for effective treatments and improved dementia diagnosis is more urgent than ever.
Thankfully, recent advances in science mean we understand the diseases that cause dementia better than ever. There has never been a more exciting time in dementia
How Vertex Pharmaceuticals is revolutionising drug discovery
What does it take to tackle the world’s most complex diseases? For David Price, head of the Vertex Pharmaceuticals Oxford Research site, the motivation is deeply personal.
In this podcast from New Scientist CoLab, David shares his incredible journey and gives a detailed look inside Vertex, the company that pioneered patient-first drug discovery.
Learn about their unique serial innovation strateg
Women in Science Episode 3: From the classroom to global defence leader
Hear an inspiring story of career transformation, leadership, and purpose-driven science.
In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Lorna is a Senior Science Manager at AWE, a technology and security organisation supporting the UK's nuclear deterrent. She’s the Acting Group Lead
Women in Science Episode 4: Inside the world of nuclear test monitoring
Meet a woman who works at the frontlines of global nuclear monitoring.
In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, where we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Jenny is the leader of AWE’s forensic seismology team and Lead UN Inspector for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation, which carries out la
Women In Science Episode 1 : The engineer behind the UK’s nuclear deterrent
A rare behind-the-scenes look at what it means to lead critical engineering work in one of the most secure and technologically advanced environments in the country.
In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
This episode is a deep dive into the world of high-stakes engineeri
Women in Science Episode 2: Challenges of developing a nuclear warhead
Uncover 20 years of experience working in hydrodynamics, radiography and groundbreaking nuclear threat reduction projects.
In this special series of New Scientist CoLab interviews, we spotlight exceptional women driving progress in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Stacey is Production Engineer at AWE, the technology and security organisation behind the UK’s nuclear deterrent. T
Integrating Scientific Innovation and Health Equity
For more than 35 years, Gilead has been a leading innovator in the field of HIV, driving advances in treatment, prevention and cure research. These advances have transformed the outlook for people affected by HIV worldwide. In parallel, Gilead’s focus on catalytic collaborations at the global, national and local levels have helped to address the unmet needs of a wide range of individuals and commu
Industrial AI and the sustainability revolution - with Pina Schlombs from Siemens
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising manufacturing and transforming the industrial world. From solving challenges thought unsolvable, to improving efficiency and sustainability, AI is a new type of industrial revolution that reduces energy usage and waste. And at its helm is global technology company Siemens.
Pina Schlombs is an expert on sustainability and AI at Siemens and in this episod
Transforming clinical trials: Episode 3
As the UK transforms its ecosystem for clinical trials, the regulatory landscape is undergoing its biggest change in 20 years. In this third episode of this free New Scientist podcast, we meet Dr Melanie Ivarsson, from the global biotechnology company Moderna, to find out why she chose the UK for a billion-pound research and development program.
Sponsored by the UK Department for Business and Tr
Transforming clinical trials: Episode 2
As the UK transforms its ecosystem for clinical trials, the regulatory landscape is undergoing its biggest change in 20 years. In this free New Scientist podcast, we meet Professor Andrea Manfrin whose team is responsible for driving this change at the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Sponsored by the UK Department for Business and Trade and the Medicines and Healthcare prod
Transforming clinical trials: Episode 1
The UK has long been a world leader for clinical trials and life sciences research. But after losing ground post-COVID and post-Brexit, the country has begun to rethink the landscape for clinical trials. In this free New Scientist podcast, we meet the chair of the UK review into commercial clinical trials, James O'Shaughnessy, and ask how the independent review has influenced the reinvention of th
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