En iyi Oxford Sparks podcastleri (2024)

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Why are birth rates falling in the UK? 12:35

3d ago12:35

12:35

Evolutionarily speaking, it makes sense to have a lot of children. At the very least, we might expect a population to replace itself, with each couple having an average of two children. However, this evolutionary logic is not mirrored by current data: birth rates are falling in the UK, with many people choosing to either have one child, or no child…

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What is a wind drought? 12:55

17d ago12:55

12:55

Chances are, you didn't notice the week-long wind drought that the UK experienced towards the end of 2023. However, this period of low wind speeds, combined with a cold snap, drove up our energy prices - something that may have caught your attention. So, what exactly do we know about wind droughts, and how can we apply this knowledge to plan for th…

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How do you sequence the genomes of 70,000 species? 14:05

1M ago14:05

14:05

Welcome back to the new series of the Oxford Sparks Big Questions Podcast! We are here to answer weird and wonderful questions about our world, with the help of science. And we’re starting with a very big question! How do you sequence the genomes of 70,000 species? Dr Liam Crowley, from the Department of Biology, tells us about the ground-breaking …

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How do I keep my house cool without air conditioning? 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

Summer is here, and with heatwaves forecast, how do we keep our homes cool without relying on air conditioning? In the UK, soaring summer temperatures can be brief but powerful. So, what can we do? Nicole Miranda, from the Department of Engineering, shares practical, energy-efficient and eco-friendly strategies to help you stay comfortable during t…

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What time is it on the moon? 14:45

5M ago14:45

14:45

Scientists are returning to the moon, but when they get there, what time is it? Dr Carly Howett from the Department of Physics explains the basics: what time is, and how we found a globalised way of understanding time zones so we can meet for a 3pm coffee or international video call, and everyone is in the right place at the right time. But how doe…

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How can origami help make energy? 12:37

5M ago12:37

12:37

Discover how the ancient art of origami is revolutionising sustainable energy! Researcher Jingyi Yang, from the Department of Engineering Science, has loved origami since childhood. Now she’s channelling that passion to tackle engineering challenges. Using the intricate papercraft to develop clam-like models, Jinyi’s creative engineering may be the…

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How do you fossilise a brain? 11:46

6M ago11:46

11:46

When you think of fossils, you probably imagine dinosaurs. But did you know that soft body parts, like the brain, can become fossils too? In this episode, forensic anthropologist Alexandra Morton-Hayward explores the science of brain fossilisation. Skeletons have been found in wells, Incan temples, salt mines and many other unusual locations, often…

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How do earworms work? 13:32

6M ago13:32

13:32

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head that you just can't shake? A few bars or lyrics that just keep looping all day long? Well, we have delved into the science behind 'earworms' with Dr Jacob Kingsbury Downs from the Faculty of Music. A melodic mix of musical imagery, auditory neuroscience, memory and impressive compositions can leave a litt…

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How are seals affecting fishing catches? 13:11

7M ago13:11

13:11

Are seals the fishermen's friends or foes? The UK is home 35% of the world’s grey seals and we know they like to get their flippers on many of the same fish as we do. So, how are seals impacting the fishing industry? In our latest podcast, Dr Claire Tanner from the Department of Biology explores the unseen conflict beneath the waves and the complex…

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Why am I killing my house plants? 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

House plants can be a cheerful pop of colour in your home. But do you find after the initial burst of life, your plants start to fade, looking sad and unhealthy? M Garrido Davies, from the Department of Biology, shares top tips for helping house plants to flourish, starting with learning more about the biology of how plants grow in their natural en…

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How are volcanoes formed on other planets? 13:59

8M ago13:59

13:59

Volcanoes are pretty amazing! But how do they work on other planets? Take Mars – it has the largest volcano in the solar system! But volcanologist Tamsin Mather reveals that the red planet is now considered geologically dead, with no volcanic activity for around 500 million years. How do we know how this volcano formed then? Well, space missions ha…

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Can we talk to bees? 15:23

8M ago15:23

15:23

We are out in the wild today talking to bees! In this behind the scenes episode, we visited Dr Rachel Parkinson’s bee recording studio to see insect neuroscience research in action. You might know that honeybees communicate with each other using the waggle dance, a minute choreography that shows other bees the way to the flower buffet. But little i…

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Why are people obsessed with how cute cats are? 14:58

9M ago14:58

14:58

Cats are pretty adorable! Those big eyes, fluffy paws and cheeky personalities mean that most people find felines cute. But what is the science behind this reaction? Neuroscientist Professor Morten Kringelbach reveals how special technology can track what happens to signals in the brain in response to sounds and images of babies and small animals. …

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How freaked out should I be about bed bugs? 11:32

9M ago11:32

11:32

You might have seen them in a hotel. You might have read about them in the news. Maybe you’ve seen them star in social media videos filmed on the London underground. But should we really be worried about bed bugs? The little critters evolved from feeding on bats and birds to humans thousands of years ago and were part of society for hundreds of yea…

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When did we start kissing? 12:23

10M ago12:23

12:23

Have you ever considered when kissing first started? Who, or what, first decided that this was a good way to show affection? Ancient historian, Troels Pank Arbøll, and hedgehog researcher, Sophie Lund Rasmussen, joined forces to attempt to find an answer. Cuneiform scripts, which are the world’s oldest written text, have the first mention of romant…

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How do you stay warm in your house without central heating? 14:28

10M ago14:28

14:28

How do we battle the energy use and soaring costs required to keep our homes warm? We spoke to Dr Brenda Boardman from the Environmental Change Institute about the best ways to keep out the winter chill. Did you know that draughts not only let cold air in, but they also push the warm out of your home? And that sitting or sleeping next to external w…

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How will climate change affect wine? 15:40

11M ago15:40

15:40

People have been interested in wine growing and quality vintages since the Roman times, but as the climate warms, what does this mean for the future of wine growers in the UK (and beyond)? Andrew Wood, from the Department of Biology, has been studying the records of wine critics, which reveal much more than whether the bottle is a good vintage or n…

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Why are birth rates falling in the UK? 12:35

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What is a wind drought? 12:55

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How do you sequence the genomes of 70,000 species? 14:05

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How do I keep my house cool without air conditioning? 13:52

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What time is it on the moon? 14:45

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How can origami help make energy? 12:37

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How do you fossilise a brain? 11:46

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How do earworms work? 13:32

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How are seals affecting fishing catches? 13:11

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Why am I killing my house plants? 14:48

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How are volcanoes formed on other planets? 13:59

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Can we talk to bees? 15:23

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Why are people obsessed with how cute cats are? 14:58

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How freaked out should I be about bed bugs? 11:32

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When did we start kissing? 12:23

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How do you stay warm in your house without central heating? 14:28

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How will climate change affect wine? 15:40

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