Best Bbc Micro Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 231 - It's been hot! The professional gardening duo discuss how best to tackle watering in these high temperatures, and with school summer holidays in full swing we also showcase some family-friendly ... 33:00

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardeners are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show sea…

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Sun, sea... and science 28:04

4m ago28:04

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It’s election time but over here in Science Land, we’re heading off to the seaside for our summer special. We chat seagulls with Professor Paul Graham on Brighton beach and find out why they are so misunderstood - from what we call them to why they pinch our chips. We bust some sun safety myths with dermatologist Dr Jess Felton and find out why ice…

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Ep. 230 - The weather may dampen a few spirits, but gardening continues as Lucy visits RHS Wisley to trial some Tomatoes, Saul's first Ginger has flowered and listeners share some of their self-employed ... 34:27

2h ago34:27

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardener's are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show se…

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What makes an effective protest? 28:13

6d ago28:13

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As another week of disruptive Just Stop Oil protests grabs media attention, sociologist Dana Fisher discusses which actions might help a cause - and which could harm it. Japanese scientists have developed artificial skin for robots made from real human cells. Inside Science producer Dr Ella Hubber digs into the uncanny invention. Inside Science rep…

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BBC iPlayer to SeedLegals + Anthony Rose's Startup Success Formula 1:12:00

7d ago1:12:00

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I was so excited to sit down with Anthony Rose, founder and CEO of SeedLegals to record this episode and unpack the challenges and strategies of startup leadership from his perspective. In our chat ( could have talked all day! ) Anthony shares insights from his journey at the BBC to becoming a serial entrepreneur, offering practical advice on produ…

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Ep. 229 - Summer is here! The weather is warming, and growth is abundant. Garlic, broad beans and Florence fennel get discussed, plus Saul and Lucy are concerned by the apparent lack of birds and bees 36:54

11d ago36:54

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardener's are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show se…

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Taylor Swift Seismology 28:24

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Taylor Swift fans danced so hard they made the ground shake at her recent Edinburgh gig so this week we’re meeting Earth Scientists Emma Greenough and James Panton to measure the Cardiff show - and explain some Swiftie Seismology. We’re joined by the BBC’s disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring and Cardiff University's Profes…

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From Grass to Greens: Pesticides, Produce and Playgrounds - A conversation with Jess Abbis 1:39:21

5d ago1:39:21

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Get ready to be inspired, educated, mortified, but motivated to take action. Whether you're a farmer, an environmental enthusiast, or you simply love food and care about this planet we call home, this episode is for you. In this episode of The NatLifePod I’m with the lovely Jess Abbis who’s mission is to unite, inspire and accelerate the movement t…

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Bonus Episode #20 - Saul and Lucy are joined in conversation by Scottish self-employed gardener Susan Stephen - who won our 200th anniversary quiz - and found the career of gardening to be both healing ... 47:03

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From time to time Lucy and Saul decided they wanted to record conversations with other Head Gardeners, Curators, Garden Owners and fellow horticulturists across the UK, these will be published as Bonus Episodes alongside their usual format of chatting about their gardening lives. We hope you enjoy. For the Bonus Episode #20 we are joined by Scottis…

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Are implanted brain chips the future? 28:02

5d ago28:02

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Elon Musk’s implanted brain chip, Neuralink, is coming to the UK for clinical trials. Is controlling computers with our minds a future reality or is it all hype? Neuroscientists Dean Burnett and Christina Maher weigh in. Zoologist Jules Howard ponders the strange effects drugs in our sewage have on frogs from his garden pond. How do we measure the …

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Micro-Meditations + Macro Results: Productivity Secrets of an ADHD Founder 1:02:53

3d ago1:02:53

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Diving deep into the world of young leadership, social impact, and thriving with ADHD - this episode is a masterclass in designing your work and life around your unique strengths. I sat down with Julian Buschmaas, co-founder of Be Impact, to explore how he's leveraging his entrepreneurial background and ADHD superpowers to create positive change in…

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Ep. 228 - Join Saul in his back garden where the tasks are never ending - so he spends a day looking after his collection of Jungle plants, focusing on how he feeds and setting up the start of his potential ... 31:23

6d ago31:23

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardener's are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show se…

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How do we solve antibiotic resistance? 28:02

17d ago28:02

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The looming danger of antibiotic resistance may have fallen out of the public consciousness but is still very much in the mind of those in public healthcare and research. As promising new research is published, the University of Birmingham’s Laura Piddock and GP Margaret McCartney get to the bottom of why antibiotic resistance is still so difficult…

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Soil & Soul the infinite Connection - A conversation with Zach Bush 1:58:26

22d ago1:58:26

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In this episode, Zach Bush graces the mic with his unique perspective and expertise. and shares his profound insights into the interconnectedness of human health and the environment. I am a big fan of Zach’s work and on the few occasions that we have met I have been blown away by this man’s mind. Zach’s fascinating insights and mind-blowing revelat…

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Ep. 227 - Returning to our gardens after BBCGWL, it's a wall of heat and humidity, but that doesn't stop Lucy and Saul with questions from listeners on Agretti and (weirdly) Waterproof coats, failing Sweet ... 36:33

19d ago36:33

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardener's are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show se…

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Why do we sleep? 28:20

16d ago28:20

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Guest presented by Liz Bonnin. We all instinctively know that sleep is incredibly important but science doesn’t actually have a satisfying answer for why we need to sleep. There are multiple theories, but now, new research from Imperial College London has suggested that the leading idea might actually be incorrect. Science journalist Ginny Smith ex…

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The EXACT Framework This Leader Uses to Run Two Web 3 Companies 54:14

18d ago54:14

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In this episode of Bubbling Out, I sit down with Mario Alves, an entrepreneur and founder of LayerX and BakerFi, to unpack the nitty-gritty of self-leadership, belief, and successful team management. Mario's journey from the banking world to becoming a leader in the Web3 space is full of lessons that'll resonate with many of you. We dive deep into …

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Micro Nuclear Reactors 28:15

23d ago28:15

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Guest presented by Liz Bonnin. As the UK strives to achieve net zero by 2050, nuclear energy is looking more and more likely as a key player in reaching this goal. But it’s not just massive power plants like Hinkley point C - there’s are newer smaller reactors on the scene: small and micro modular reactors. 100 to 1000 times smaller than a conventi…

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Is play the answer to breaking through the broken educational mould? - A conversation with Peter Gray 1:13:04

25d ago1:13:04

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Welcome back to The NatLifePod. I am thrilled to bring you today's episode with someone who has been a huge inspiration for our family dynamic. In this episode, I have the honour of interviewing Peter Gray, acclaimed author of "Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students …

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BBC GWLive 2024 Bonus Episode: Saul and Lucy are at the BBC Gardeners World Live show at the NEC for another year as the Plant Experts, giving tours of the Floral Marquee, answering garden queries and ... 32:01

26d ago32:01

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Saul and Lucy are at BBC Gardener's World Live 2024 as the Plant Experts. The show spans the 13th-16th June and is a sprawling show of the finest gardens and plants to grace mid-June (as well as the BBC Good Food Show). As well as early morning tours for the very keenest of gardens, the pair have been on their usual Advice Desk answering the broade…

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Is gene therapy the future? 28:09

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Last week, a girl who was born deaf had her hearing restored following gene therapy. In the US, the first commercial gene therapy for sickle cell disease has just begun. And Great Ormond Street Hospital has found great success in their trials and a gene therapy for children lacking an immune system. Gene therapy is clearly having a moment. But how …

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Ep. 226 - What's better than looking after all your favourite plants, well buying new ones of course. And that's what Saul is up to as he takes you along on his visit to the Tregrehan Rare Plant Fair. 35:12

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The Summer season has come full circle again, that time of year where everyone enjoys being outside, especially in their gardens on a long, sunny day. Gardener's are still in full flow - planting out new beds, mowing their lawns and cajoling their vegetable gardens into burgeoning yields. It's a great time to be alive in horticulture as the show se…

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Is treated sewage worse for the environment than raw? 27:31

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There has been increasing public outrage at raw sewage discharges into our rivers and seas, but new research at Lake Windermere suggests that treated sewage is as much to blame. Wastewater experts Simon Evans and Ali Morse get into the nitty gritty of sewage treatment and why it might be causing so many problems. Last week, the Sumatran orangutan R…

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Ep. 225 - It's the Grow Your Own episode! Lucy takes you on a tour of her home plot, where she's been applying all she's learnt about growing delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs 36:00

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Ugly animals and asteroid Apophis 28:00

2M ago28:00

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One year ago, the World Health Organisation declared that COVID-19 would no longer be categorised as a global health emergency. But the pandemic has left us with a new normal in all areas of our lives. From vaccine rollout to wastewater monitoring, we’re asking: how has COVID altered the scientific landscape? Marnie Chesterton is joined in the stud…

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REDEFINING 50 And The Modern Day Mismatch Malaise 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

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This Episode of The NatLifePod is with me, Tony Riddle. Human, Husband, Father. Yep I’m back flying solo behind the mic to answer your questions and speak to the free but incredibly freeing practices that shape me and enable me to show up and really be here now. I unpack my morning routine and my redefining 50. There’s a few Tony tangents, but that…

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Ep. 224 - The RHS Chelsea Flower show happens with a floral big bang every year, and Lucy and Saul bring you some of their highlights as they get a privileged Monday preview. 39:52

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Can we get plastic waste under control? 27:44

2M ago27:44

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As the UN tries to get a global agreement on plastic waste we hear from two delegates at the conference in Ottawa; John Chweya, a Kenyan waste picker, and plastics scientist, Steve Fletcher, discuss the impacts of plastic pollution and the possible solutions. Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, exposes the pain a break up can c…

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Ep. 223 - Our gardens are ramping up! Whether it's edibles on their plots or ornamentals at Stonelands and Beth Chattos, Saul and Lucy can see that the rate of growth has hit warp speed - and talking of ... 35:19

3M ago35:19

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Do we need a new model of cosmology? 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Earlier this week, some of the world's leading astrophysicists came together at The Royal Society to question the very nature of our Universe. Does the Lambda Cold Dark Matter model, which explains the evolution of the cosmos and the Big Bang, need a rethink? Dr Chris North, an astrophysicist from the University of Cardiff, joins us in the studio t…

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Bird flu outbreak in cows 31:41

2M ago31:41

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A strain of highly pathogenic bird flu, H5N1, has been spreading unchecked through wild bird, and some mammal, populations for the past few years. Last week, news of a large number of dairy cows in the USA being infected with bird flu has alarmed the public and virologists alike. One farm worker has also picked up the virus and although they are no…

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A Parenting epiphany - A conversation with Katarina Riddle 1:34:49

3M ago1:34:49

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I'm super excited to be bringing you another conversation with my wife and natural lifestyle and parenting partner Katarina Riddle. Katarina is an incredible advocate for natural parenting, unschooling, and holistic living. Katarina's deep understanding of the importance of nurturing children in harmony with nature has made her a beacon of inspirat…

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Ep. 222 - It's been a whole year, but Talking Heads is back at Beaulieu for their annual outing at BBC Gardeners World Spring Fair - leading tours and running workshops - its one of the most enjoyable ... 31:56

2M ago31:56

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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200 years of dinosaur science 27:52

3M ago27:52

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In 1824, 200 years ago, Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to ever be described in a scientific paper. William Buckland studied fossils from Stonesfield in Oxfordshire in order to describe the animal. In this episode, Victoria Gill visits palaeontologist Dr Emma Nicholls at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, who shows her those very …

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Ep. 221 - Blossom season is upon us, and what a season we're having. Orchards are heaving with flower, so Lucy and Saul discuss the impacts of having an Orchard and visiting the National Fruit collection ... 32:36

3M ago32:36

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Inside Your Microbiome 28:10

3M ago28:10

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Microbiomes are a multi-million-pound industry. Every week, many people send off poop samples to be examined so we can learn about our own ecosystems of bacteria, virus and fungi that live in our guts, with a view to improving health. But how accurate are these tests? Microbiologist Prof Jacques Ravel is calling for better controls in what is curre…

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From mobility scooter to marathon - A conversation with Samphire Hayes 1:32:30

4M ago1:32:30

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You may of heard of couch to 5k. Well this is a story of mobility scooter to marathoner. My next guest samphire Haye’s shares a story of true healing and transformation. Sam talks to her healing journey from being a couch bound chronic pain sufferer on pain meds to a thriving, marathoning Natural Lifestyle Coach and how healing herself through a ho…

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Our Accidental Universe 36:14

3M ago36:14

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Professor and presenter, Chris Lintott, talks about his new book Our Accidental Universe; a tour of chance encounters and human error in pursuit of asteroids, pulsars, radio waves, new stars and alien life. Even with incredible technological developments, the major astronomical events of the past century are largely down to plain ol’ good luck; dis…

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Ep. 220 - It's the greenhouse special! Lucy gives you a guided tour of her beloved greenhouse, explaining how she manages light, temperature, location, space and cropping cycles to gain optimum performance ... 31:14

3M ago31:14

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Building Stress Resilient Startups: Insights on Crypto, Entrepreneurship, and Team Dynamics with Ginnette Harvey 45:40

3M ago45:40

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This week, I chat with Ginnette Harvey, a multiple entrepreneur in DE&I and executive search who shares her experiences and wisdom on tech leadership and building resilient businesses. In this episode, we explore: 1️⃣ Ginnette sheds light on her leap of faith across continents and the challenges of embracing a new culture while keeping your career …

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Ep. 219 - This week, we discuss the 3 Ps: Precipitation, Propagation and Pests - all three of them are in full swing in Devon and Essex! Pls accept our apologies for expletives... 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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World’s oldest forest fossils 28:14

3M ago28:14

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The world’s oldest fossilised forest was uncovered in Somerset last week. We head to palaeobotanist, Dr Christopher Berry’s, lab at Cardiff University to learn about these cladoxylopsids. They lived 390 million years ago and although they are not the ancestors of today’s trees, they reveal some extraordinary evolutionary secrets. Also, Marnie speak…

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Ep. 218 - With more rain scheduled in Devon, most of Saul's gardening at the moment is under cover, and that's when his Houseplant collection keeps his plant addiction thriving, so join him for some Houseplant ... 31:13

3M ago31:13

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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How pure is the water from your tap? 28:12

4M ago28:12

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A recent study on how to get rid of microplastics in water sparked presenter Marnie Chesterton’s curiosity. When she turns on the tap in her kitchen each day, what comes out is drinkable, clean water. But where did it come from, and what’s in it? Dr Stewart Husband from Sheffield University answers this and more, including listener questions from a…

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Turning New Leader Imposter Syndrome into Success 12:37

4M ago12:37

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Do you ever grapple with that nagging sensation of not quite measuring up at work? You're not alone. Listen to this episode taken from the Femmes Finance Podcast where our host, Leadership Coach: Emily Rose Dallara unravels the often misunderstood experience of imposter syndrome. Through an engaging chat, Emily argues that this self-doubt is less o…

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Melatonin, Mould, Micro biome & Motherhood - A Conversation with Grace Kingswell 1:33:05

4M ago1:33:05

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I believe when experience and knowledge have a baby we call that baby wisdom. Introducing my wise mate Grace Kingswell to the NatLifePod. Grace is a nutritional therapist specialising in fertility and gut health, with a keen interest in everything to do with babies and children. Grace is hugely qualified and incredibly passionate about her field. H…

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Ep. 217 - When will the rain stop? Who knows, but until then the Talking Heads pair bring you more Horticultural waffle looking at grow lights, where to get a good Garden job and Alpine plants. 34:33

4M ago34:33

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Spring is the time of the gardening year where all gardeners sigh with relief, it's really time to get out and about and enjoy the wonderful world of horticulture. A garden waking up and showing its early colour and form is a wonderful space to live and work in, an it's no exception that Lucy and Saul revel in this time of year, as their gardening …

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Dimming the Sun 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Switzerland has submitted a proposal to create a United Nations expert group on solar geoengineering to inform governments and stakeholders. The idea was discussed at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya, this week. Professor Aarti Gupta shares how, after tense negotiations, the different member states could not agree, and the proposal was…

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Leaders: Your stress is killing your team 34:03

4M ago34:03

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If you're feeling stressed out, overwhelmed and exhausted with work and feel like throwing the laptop against a wall right now...this is definitely the episode for you today! In this ep, I wanted to talk to you all about the shadow work and healing I had to do to become a better leader. These sneaky shadows of mine lay unnoticed for a long time. Th…

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14 - Sonic and Knuckles on the Mega Drive with DJ Slopes 41:14

4M ago41:14

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If you haven't heard of DJ Slopes, I stronly recommend you check out his YouTube channels. His Kickscammer playlist is one of my favourite on the internet. He makes funny, interesting and intelligent videos and hopefully you'll get a kick out of watching them. Here is his YT - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC455p7ts9lh8IWi5zuf_8tQ Hosted on Acast…

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