Best Fuzzy Logic Podcasts (2024)

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Flipons: DNA flips the way a cell works 12:30

1h ago12:30

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What are the risks versus rewards when challenging norms and pushing new boundaries in the quest for scientific discovery? Dr Alan Herbert, President and Founder of InsideOutBio, gives an honest account of his journey in the discovery of left-handed DNA in his latest book, and how the way we view DNA and genetics has evolved from old to new thinkin…

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The Saldinger Chronicles 1:33:07

11h ago1:33:07

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"Photographers, like all artists, choose their medium because it allows them the most fully truthful expression of their vision. Other ways are relatively imprecise and incomplete. . . . " - Robert Adams In this episode, Antonio and Ward sit down with their guest (and follower of the show), Jeffrey Saldinger. Jeffrey, who started as a painter, shar…

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Developing AI for an anti-fascist future 53:05

1h ago53:05

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In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Dan McQuillan, author of Resisting AI: An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence, about what artificial intelligence really is. They discuss how artificial intelligence damages society in ways that are not easily fixed and why it needs to be restructured from the ground up, as well as how these fu…

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Science, AI, and securing a sustainable future 19:27

2h ago19:27

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Stefan Brunnhuber is a medical director, chief medical officer and professor in Germany, and takes an evolutionary, human-centric approach to economics and psychology and looks towards a sustainable future in a new way. In this exciting interview, we find out more about Brunnhuber’s concept of an artificial intelligence-driven ‘third culture’; scie…

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How can torture be tackled more effectively? 40:08

10h ago40:08

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In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks with Malcolm Evans, former Chair of the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and author of Tackling Torture: Prevention in Practice. They discuss the traps we fall into when talking about torture, including the disturbing normalisation of torture in television and film, …

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The Material Limit of Chemical Substance 13:48

8d ago13:48

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While the sciences naturally evoke complex philosophical questions, the philosophy of science itself remains a relatively new discipline. José Antonio Chamizo, an esteemed researcher in organometallic chemistry, is now dedicated to the philosophy of chemistry. Today, we explore the evolution of chemistry from its early days in 18th-century Europe, …

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Much Ado About Something! (The Theatre Crisis) 38:58

4d ago38:58

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By Matt and Charley

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Spatial Awareness 1:14:55

8d ago1:14:55

1:14:55

"When I use the camera, I often feel like I know something of the people or places I come in contact with." - Christophe Agou "No place is boring, if you've had a good night's sleep and have a pocket full of unexposed film." - Robert Adams In this episode, Antonio and Ward discuss Gerald Undone’s recent YouTube video, which critiques how camera rev…

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Can we use chemiluminescence to probe the immune system activity? 10:48

7d ago10:48

10:48

Oxygen is activated quantum-mechanically in the body to act against bacterial infections. Professor Robert C Allen shows that the antibacterial action of oxygen can be monitored by measuring the light emitted as the immune system responds to pathogen attacks. He has developed techniques based on the use of chemiluminigenicmolecules which provide un…

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Language resonance, recombination and imitation 43:11

10d ago43:11

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Language – be it spoken, written, or signed – is a fundamental part of how we interact with the world and each other. It’s also an important developmental milestone for children as they grow. Dr. Vittorio Tantucci from Lancaster University works on linguistic development, focussing on children from China and other cultures. His research examines th…

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How does oxygen kill bacteria in the body? 10:58

18d ago10:58

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The key to understanding oxygen activation is the conversion of this molecule into a reactive singlet species within neutrophil cells in the blood. This process leads to light emission, which can be used to monitor in real time how the immune system functions. Based on over 40 years of research, Professor Robert C Allen proposes an exquisitely deta…

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Upholding academic integrity in Higher Education 9:15

17d ago9:15

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Plagiarism, cheating, and falsification are just some examples of unethical academic conduct among students in Higher Education, and ones which show no sign getting better, despite the best efforts of Higher Education policymakers. However, no studies have so far statistically investigated the contexts in which students have engaged in unethical be…

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Sawdust and Stardust (The Pollution Crisis) 35:23

29d ago35:23

35:23

By Matt and Charley

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Fuzzy Logic, Natural Language and Common-sense Reasoning in ‘The Genesis Of Logic’ 12:31

22d ago12:31

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After an illustrious career collaborating with universities and research centres, Enric Trillas remains set on working towards a new experimental science, managing the concepts and tools of computer science, and actually interacting with other disciplines on the way. Trillas sheds light on his recently translated The Genesis of Logic to explore the…

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Against the Grain 1:18:49

1M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

"The grain in film is something I crave. It adds a layer of truth and rawness." - Wim Wenders “It's like a fingerprint on every image." - Anton Corbijn In this episode, Antonio and Ward dive into some new photography gear and fascinating image-making techniques. Antonio kicks things off by sharing info about the new Fotodiox GFX stitching adapter f…

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Behavioural economics and financial incentives 29:30

24d ago29:30

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For better or worse, money makes the world go around. Without it, you may find yourself stuck in place, or worse - left behind. Following on from our previous conversation about race, health and society, we are joined again by Professor Leonard Egede from the Medical College of Wisconsin. In todays discussion, he walks us through the economics of p…

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Virtual simulations of extreme climate 10:10

26d ago10:10

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In regions like East and Southeast Asia, where urbanisation has skyrocketed, the interplay between human settlement and natural disaster vulnerability becomes particularly pronounced. Consider China, where over 60% of the population lives in urban areas, including major coastal cities like Shanghai and Guangzhou, or Japan, where coastal cities like…

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Immunology and innovation: Peter Doherty’s life in science 29:52

29d ago29:52

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Professor Peter Doherty has certainly had an impressive and illustrious career as an immunologist. In 1996, he and his colleague Rolf M Zinkernagel were awarded a Nobel Prize for their work on how the immune system recognises virus-infected cells. In 1997, he was named Australian of the Year. Now an indomitable octogenarian, Doherty looks back at h…

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Wearable Tech for People with Dementia | The Enterprise Sessions with Zeke Steer 22:25

1M ago22:25

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How do you make wearable technologies comfortable and unobtrusive for people who need them? Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Zeke Steer about how personal experiences with his great grandmother influenced the development of SmartSocks™, an innovative technology aimed at supporting individuals with dementia. ⭐Highlights § Zeke shares his journe…

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Donut Tell Me The Odds (The Intellectual Property Crisis 35:59

1M ago35:59

35:59

By Matt and Charley

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Careers in STEM: Women’s experiences with microaggressions 13:26

2M ago13:26

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Women in STEM careers in Lebanon experience gendered microaggressions at work, including microinsults and microinvalidation. Dr Yasmeen Makarem and Dr Beverly Metcalfe conducted a qualitative study with 21 women in Lebanon working in STEM fields to better understand these experiences. Human resources professionals could use these findings to improv…

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Structural racism and health inequity 36:48

1M ago36:48

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Health problems are not just health problems ; they embody politics, social status, history, money and more. Where there is inequality in those underpinning factors, inequity in healthcare access is sure to follow. Professor Leonard Egede from the Medical College of Wisconsin examines the extent of social biases and their impacts on health, and the…

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Limelight 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

"The wonderful thing about photography is that it's a solo act. It's just me and the camera." - Jessica Lange "The common denominator is that we all want to make something beautiful, something relatable, something we can look at and say, 'Shit! Yeah, man. That turned out better than I thought." - Jeff Bridges In this episode, Antonio and Ward discu…

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Therapeutic plasma exchange, neurodegeneration, and reverse ageing 9:09

2M ago9:09

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Plasmapheresis, the exchange of infected plasma with fresh plasma from blood, is normally used at the far end of the treatment regimen in cases where no other medication is effective. Dr Kiprov’s research on the different immunoregulatory and neuroregulatory properties of plasmapheresis and its benefits establishes plasmapheresis as a prophylactic …

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Next-gen Probiotics for Gut Health | The Enterprise Sessions with Jenny Bailey 37:18

2M ago37:18

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How can spin-outs leverage end user feedback to refine products and validate markets? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour talks to Dr Jenny Bailey, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ferryx, a biotech company focused on the commercial production of live bacterial products for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal inflammation in humans and anim…

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Dead Space (The Ghost Crisis) 34:52

2M ago34:52

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By Matt and Charley

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Reshaping the future of AI education in radiology 9:40

2M ago9:40

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the field of radiology, making faster and more precise diagnoses possible. However, most radiologists aren’t familiar with AI and report a fear of being replaced by it. Dr Jordan Perchik from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, designed a free online ‘AI Literacy Course’ which has reached mo…

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Smartphone use and daily cognitive failures 10:39

2M ago10:39

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As a society, we have come to rely on smartphones to do far more than make a telephone call. However, concern is growing over the potential negative consequences of their over-use, such as distraction, forgetfulness and cognitive laziness. Led by psychologist Dr Andree Hartanto, researchers from Singapore Management University tracked how long stud…

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Dynamic Duo 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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"What is a photograph? For me, a fragment of quick-silver, a lucid dream, a scribbled note from the subconscious to be deciphered, perhaps, over years. It is a monologue trying to become a conversation, an offering, an alibi, a salute." -- Eva Rubinstein In this episode, Antonio vividly shares his recent experience of photographing the recent eclip…

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How can data science support model management? A reverse stress test illustration using the STAMP€ IT platform 13:13

2M ago13:13

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Financial stress testing generally involves a team of modellers working closely together, applying complex mathematical models to large and granular datasets. So, how can data science support the management of complex mathematical models, such as used in the financial sphere? STAMP€ IT – a data-science platform developed by Dr Jerome Henry and his …

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Networking Across Disciplines: From Computer Science to the Creative Arts | The Enterprise Sessions with Kirsten Cater 42:20

2M ago42:20

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How can the UK address its technology skills gap? Professor Michele Barbour speaks with Kirsten Cater, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bristol. Kirsten leads the skills and training aspect of the MyWorld project, addressing the significant skills gap in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. ⭐Highlights § Delve into the rela…

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Triangulum Tourist (The Alien Crisis) 40:52

2M ago40:52

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By Matt and Charley

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Can a free-to-choose medicine pathway improve patient treatment? 13:22

2M ago13:22

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The process of obtaining FDA approval for a new drug costs an estimated $1.8 billion and can take up to 15 years. What’s more, only a small percentage of drugs that undergo human clinical trials are approved. To address this, Bartley J Madden, Research Fellow at the Madden Center for Value Creation at Florida Atlantic University, USA, has developed…

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Scam Alert! Raising Employee Awareness of CEO Fraud Attacks 10:50

2M ago10:50

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CEO impersonation scams are on the rise. So, how can employees be made alert to such a scam? Margit Scholl, Professor of Business and Administrative Informatics at TH Wildau, explores a novel approach to giving business employees a greater awareness of fraud. Together with her research team and two corporate partners, she developed both an analog a…

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German SMEs and the “home office”: Narrative-driven games to raise security awareness 11:55

2M ago11:55

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Across the world, as in Germany, many employees still want to work remotely at least one or two days a week despite offices reopening. However, many SMEs failed to think about the information security risks associated with home-working. Professor Margit Scholl of TH Wildau leads the ALARM, or Awareness Lab SME Information Security project. Using ga…

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New hope in the quest for a novel add-on therapy for uncontrolled hypertension 9:58

2M ago9:58

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Elevated blood pressure, called hypertension, is the leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide. However, many patients find it is not possible to achieve a healthy blood pressure despite taking three or more blood-pressure-lowering medications; a condition referred to as resistant hypertension. Professor Markus Schlaich at The Universi…

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Increasing Security Awareness in German Small and Medium-Sized Businesses with “Awareness Lab SME (ALARM) Information Security” 15:33

3M ago15:33

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Recent cybersecurity reports show that the security of firms’ online presences is under ever-greater threat from cyberattack. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are attacked disproportionately often. There is also a link between people’s level of knowledge and the number of attacks. Professor Margit Scholl and her team at TH Wildau have deve…

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Fuzzy Logic 1:14:25

3M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

"If you look carefully at life, you see blur. Shake your hand. Blur is part of life." -- William Klein "Do not mistake sharpness for truth." -- Peter Henry Emerson In this episode, Antonio and Ward embark on an enlightening discussion about starting a photography collective. Drawing from their experience in building their own photography group, the…

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Awareness Lab SME (ALARM) Information Security Training 12:46

2M ago12:46

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Recent research emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of information security teams, combining creative perspectives with technical expertise. The German “ALARM Information Security” project, led by Professor Margit Scholl at TH Wildau is part of her wide-reaching efforts to establish a landscape where digitization harmonizes seamlessly with robu…

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New Horizons in Quantum Computing | The Enterprise Sessions with Anthony Laing 41:33

2M ago41:33

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How are novel quantum technologies being applied to meet market demands? Find out as Professor Michele Barbour speaks to Anthony Laing, Professor of Physics and Co-Director of the Quantum Engineering and Technology labs at the University of Bristol and CEO of Duality Quantum Photonics. Anthony outlines his career journey from mature student to CEO …

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Security sensitization and awareness for SMEs 9:39

2M ago9:39

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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are growing concerned over business interruptions and cyberattacks, especially in Germany. There is a notable gap in organizational measures relating to information security despite current safeguards, particularly in the areas of awareness and emergency preparedness. Professor Margit Scholl from TH Wildau …

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Good Times at the Wasteland of Despair (The Societal Crisis) 32:54

3M ago32:54

32:54

By Matt and Charley

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Challenges and solutions for a sustainable mobility: a journey with CNR-STEMS and Politecnico di Torino 7:38

3M ago7:38

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Transport sector sustainability is an important, topical issue that requires prompt and challenging solutions to accomplish the ambitious Greenhouses Gases and CO2 reduction targets. Dr. Dario Di Maio, a researcher of CNR-STEMS in the team of Research Director Dr. Carlo Beatrice, in collaboration with Prof. Daniela Misul and Prof. Mirko Baratta fro…

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Green baize gladiators: Bridge as a mindsport for all 11:35

3M ago11:35

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Electronic sports, or esports, have evolved the concept of ‘sport’, especially around the mental acuity needed to play. Professor Samantha Punch from the University of Stirling together with Dr David Scott at Abertay University, Scotland, have investigated what’s known as the sociology of mindsport. They have uncovered the intense physicality and t…

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Strictly Mum Dancing: Pregnancy, motherhood and professional dance 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Professional dance takes a mastery of physicality and form - on top of the business stresses and social demands. So what are dancers to make of motherhood and pregnancy, when their physical form and social availability now comes with dependents? Professor Angela Pickard of Canterbury Christchurch University discusses the challenges facing the embod…

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Viroscope: Honing virus detection for the global plant trade 10:44

3M ago10:44

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The destruction of plant crops from the propagation of plant pathogens, such as viruses, is a serious threat to global food security and human perpetuity. What's more, the world’s governing bodies lack the tools for standardised and accurate virus detection. The CEO and Founder of Multiplex startup, Dr Bernardo Pollak, and fellow researchers based …

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Empathy 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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"The instance of photographing, instead of creating a distance, is a moment of clarity and emotional connection for me." -- Nan Goldin "I've never made any picture, good or bad, without paying for it in emotional turmoil." -- W. Eugene Smith In this episode, Antonio and Ward kick things off with some easygoing chat about history and pop culture, se…

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Compassion and self-care in the care sector 53:31

3M ago53:31

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Care, by itself, brings thoughts of warmth, compassion, and doing right by the people who need your help. As an employment Sector, it sees life or death stakes placed on a chronically undervalued staff, working under stringent budgets in high pressure working environments. What, then, can we learn from the fields of trauma research and community su…

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Hydrogen as a Renewable Aerospace Fuel | The Enterprise Sessions with Neha Chandarana 30:52

3M ago30:52

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What is the future of hydrogen as a renewable fuel source? Professor Michele Barbour talks with Dr Neha Chandarana, a Lecturer in Bio-based and Sustainable Composites at the University of Bristol. Neha explores the potential applications of hydrogen, from heating to various modes of transport. She also shares insights into her role as the Equity, D…