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What is generative AI? How do you create safe and capable models? Is AI overhyped? Join mathematician and broadcaster Professor Hannah Fry as she answers these questions and more in the highly-praised and award-winning podcast from Google DeepMind. In this series, Hannah goes behind the scenes of the world-leading research lab to uncover the extraordinary ways AI is transforming our world. No hype. No spin, just compelling discussions and grand scientific ambition.
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Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC. From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Ca ...
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Teaching you how to turn your creative passion into digital products you can sell online. We’re all about being rebels, making our OWN rules and breaking rules that simply don’t work for us in order to build businesses that are ethical, profitable, and fun.
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Gobs and Goblets

Hannah Nichols-Chia + Maddie Carpenter

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Just two girls trying to figure out life now…and life back then! We talk about everything food and history. If you want to learn, laugh, or cry (from happiness or concern) grab your glass, mug, or goblet and tune into the mayhem that is Gobs and Goblets. New episodes are available to watch and listen to every Wednesday!
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Forward, Better with Professor Hannah Fry brings a collective of industry pioneers together to discuss the secrets of a successful sustainability transformation. In each episode, hear the inspiration behind their impact missions, the solutions that are driving them forward, and the insights you need to jump-start your own.
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Maths on the Move, the podcast from plus.maths.org, will bring you the latest news from the world of maths, plus interviews and discussions with leading mathematicians and scientists about the maths that is changing our lives. Hosted by Plus editors Rachel Thomas and Marianne Freiberger.
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The Sounds in My Head is a biweekly music show featuring songs and bands you might have missed. Hosted by Daniel since 2004. Musically The Sounds in My Head attempts to be fairly eclectic, but probably tends to lean towards "indie pop" music. Also, I try to squeeze in as much left-wing propaganda as possible between tracks.
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How can corporations green-able rather than green-wash? As sustainability climbs the global agenda, Accenture assembles experts, influencers, and innovators to help leaders and board members keep abreast of the hot topics. Listen for sensible advice – and sometimes surprising solutions – that can help businesses make a positive difference.
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Maths + Cancer

Oxford University

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A podcast exploring the role of mathematics and statistics in cancer research – and the stories behind the people making it happen. Maths + Cancer is hosted by Dr Vicky Neale, a mathematician at the University of Oxford. Since March 2021, she has been receiving treatment for a rare form of cancer, prompting her to discover more about how her colleagues in the mathematical community are contributing to cancer research – from prevention, through to diagnosis and treatment.
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Have You Seen?

Mariella Frostrup & Peter Fincham

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Have You Seen? is the podcast for people who LOVE television. Old friends Mariella Frostrup and Peter Fincham are on a mission to make sure you never waste your time sitting through shows that aren’t worth the bother. In each episode, they’ll be joined by a guest from the world of television, to find out what shows they loved, what they hated, and what they think might deserve a slot on the Have You Seen? watchlist this week. New episodes available every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast. ...
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In this episode, we look at the hectic history of pickles! Pickles date back to the Mesopotamians, they were known as Cleopatra's great beauty secret and fueled soldiers for wars. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in ideas for the future. You can email us at Gobsandgoblets@gmail.…
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Running Etsy ads might sound overwhelming, but they can transform your shop into a revenue powerhouse—if you play your cards right. In this episode, we sit down with Hannah, a 27-year-old Etsy seller who’s crushed over $2.7 million in sales. Hannah reveals how she scaled her shop, from selling fast-fashion jewelry to home décor, by mastering one ke…
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the historical journey of fast food and takeaways. From diseased meat pies in the middle ages, to Hannah’s own personal encounters working at a fast food place, this is an ep full of drama. Grab a burger, be hungover and slouch with us. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on ep…
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In this episode, we look at the complex history of Epiphany Cakes, a festive food still eaten in many places today to commemorate the three Kings' journey and the arrival to baby Jesus. It all started with dancing, eating, and… sacrifice. — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and are always interested in idea…
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The buzz of a fly hovering just above your head has got to be one of the most irritating sounds around, but this week we try to work out just how fast they could be flying. Could a claim horseflies reach speeds of up to 90 mph possibly be true, and Dara wants to know if this is what makes them so difficult to swat? Entomologist Erica McAlister is b…
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Anyone who has ever done a long car journey with kids will be familiar with the idea of being bored to death – but can this feeling really be fatal? Hannah and Dara hear about a club where members count roundabouts and collect milk bottle tops, but boredom expert Wijnand van Tilburg explains these dull-sounding hobbies might actually have mental he…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince uncover the unexpected history of the body in the archives of the Royal Society with special guests Prof Helen King, Sir Mark Walport, Keith Moore and Ed Byrne. Together they dissect some of the most surprising and peculiar beliefs that have been held about the body over the last 500 years, from wandering-womb hypotheses to…
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Last summer we were lucky enough to attend the European Congress of Mathematics (ECM) in Seville, Spain. The Congress sees the award of several prestigious prizes, including the Otto Neugebauer Prize for the History of Mathematics. In this episode of Maths on the Move we talk to this year's winner of the Otto Neugebauer Prize, Reinhard Siegmund-Sch…
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When you die, would you want to be frozen so that one day you might be brought back to life? Listener Elspeth wants to know if that’s even possible. So Hannah and Dara embark on a quest to explore the chiling science of ‘cryobiology’: preserving living things at really low temperatures. It turns out there are already thousands of people alive who w…
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In our final episode for the year, we explore Project Astra, a research prototype exploring future capabilities of a universal AI assistant that can understand the world around you. Host Hannah Fry is joined by Greg Wayne, Director in Research at Google DeepMind. They discuss the inspiration behind the research prototype, its current strengths and …
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If you're an Etsy seller looking to boost traffic and increase sales, this episode is for you! We’re diving into the powerful trio of blogging, email marketing, and Pinterest—the ultimate traffic-driving strategies for your Etsy shop. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been selling for a while, these tips can help you stand out in the crowded m…
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When you think of New Year's, does slicing bellies open come to mind? I didn’t think so… However for many people back in the day this was a major concern. In this episode, we travel around the world to find out about how people celebrated New Year’s throughout history. We wish you all a very happy new year and will see you next in 2025 xx — The Gob…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig into de-extinction asking, could we and should we resurrect creatures of the past? They are joined by geneticist Adam Rutherford, palaeontologist Susannah Maidment and comedian/virologist Ria Lina. Extinction has played a significant role in shaping the life we see on Earth today. It is estimated around 95% of species t…
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What is as hypnotising as a beautiful goldfish circling its bowl, but can help you understand the way a virus can spread? The answer is one of the beautiful interactive simulations produced by VisualPDE ! In this podcast we talk to Benjamin Walker from University College London, and to Adam Townsend and Andrew Krause from Durham University, who tog…
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Wake up! It’s time for a dreamy new episode of Curious Cases all about the science of sleepwalking. Listener Abigail has done some strange things in her sleep, from taking all the pictures off the wall, to searching for Turkish language courses. And she wants to know: WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? It turns out Abigail is not alone. Hannah and Dara hear we…
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Christmas… the time for cheer and festivities! Or so you may have thought... In this episode join the two grinches/presenters to explore the history behind these two Classic Christmas drinks that have a history of everything from presidential recipes and riots to singing to warn off evil spirits. All I want for christmasss issssss *hits the high no…
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In this episode, Hannah is joined by Oriol Vinyals, VP of Drastic Research and Gemini co-lead. They discuss the evolution of agents from single-task models to more general-purpose models capable of broader applications, like Gemini. Vinyals guides Hannah through the two-step process behind multi modal models: pre-training (imitation learning) and p…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince expand their knowledge of elasticity with Olympian Bryony Page, comedian Jessica Fostekew & experts Dr Anna Ploszajski and Prof James Busfield from Queen Mary University of London. What makes stretchy things stretch? Together our panel journey through different applications of elastic materials and examine, at the molecular…
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Are you thinking of doing a Masters or PhD in maths or another STEM subject but are worried about funding? Then the Martingale Foundation might be for you. The Foundation's mission is "to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate study and become STEM leaders" by providing…
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Fruit-powered batteries are the ultimate school science experiment, but they’re normally used to power a pocket calculator. This week’s listener wants to know if they could do more, and sends the team on a quest to discover whether they could used to send a rocket into space? Professor Saiful Islam is the Guinness World Record holder for the highes…
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Emergencies happen—and as a solopreneur, being unprepared can mean your business comes to a screeching halt. From unexpected medical issues to natural disasters or technical failures, life can throw curveballs at any moment. In this episode of The Rebel Boss Show, I’m sharing real-life stories of solopreneurs who faced emergencies and the lessons w…
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There is broad consensus across the tech industry, governments and society, that as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in every aspect of our world, regulation will be essential. But what does this look like? Can it be adopted without stifling innovation? Are current frameworks presented by government leaders headed in the right directio…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate the science of baby making - don’t worry, all theory, no practice! They are joined by Professor Joyce Harper, Dr Ben Steventon and comedian Sara Pascoe to discuss how just two cells can turn into trillions, or in other words, how an embryo can turn into an embryologist. The embryo-building processes across speci…
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As a PhD student working with the Maths4DL research project, Yolanne Lee works on the mathematics that powers artificial intelligence. In this podcast she tells us about what she thinks AI will be able to do in the near future, what it has to do with cats and dogs, and how music provided her first experience of science. We also get to hear her play…
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Are you more of a rhino or a kitten? More like a tortoise or a hare? Listener Ivy wants to know what makes a good athlete and so Hannah and Dara tackle the science of sport. Our curious duo get to grips with the rigours of training tailored for endurance events vs those based on more explosive bursts of activity. They consider the contribution of g…
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Everybody loves French fries (or so it seems). They are a global sensation. But have you ever thought about their history? In this juicy episode, we dive into the hot goss of who made French fries first: Was it the Spanish, French, or Belgians? May the chaos commence… — The Gobs & Goblets team love hearing your suggestions and input on episodes and…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince consider how different our understanding of the universe would be without the stars. They are joined by Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Roberto Trotta and comedian John Bishop who illuminate all that we have learnt from the stars and how different life would be without them. Every culture has looked up at the night sky, but why are w…
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NotebookLM is a research assistant powered by Gemini that draws on expertise from storytelling to present information in an engaging way. It allows users to upload their own documents and generate insights, explanations, and—more recently—podcasts. This feature, also known as audio overviews, has captured the imagination of millions of people world…
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We're very excited that Hannah Fry is coming to join us in Cambridge in January 2025. Fry is a brilliant mathematician, best-selling author, award winning science presenter and host of popular podcasts and television shows. She'll be Cambridge's first Professor for the Public Understanding of Mathematics. In this episode of Maths on the Move Hannah…
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Listener Vivienne has heard that tardigrades - aka moss piglets - have special powers of survival. Radiation? Drought? Extreme cold? NO PROBLEM. Does that mean they could survive an apocalypse? And could they even help us master space travel!? Hannah and Dara learn how to find these little moss piggies in roof gutters and garden corners. And they'r…
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Join Professor Hannah Fry at the AI for Science Forum for a fascinating conversation with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. They explore how AI is revolutionizing scientific discovery, delving into topics like the nuclear pore complex, plastic-eating enzymes, quantum computing, and the surprising power of Turing machines. The episode also feature…
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Brian Cox and Robin Ince emerge from the hedge row waking up their guests from hibernation to discuss the fascinating lives of Britain’s favourite mammal, the hedgehog. They are joined by hedgehog experts Hugh Warwick and Sophie Lund Rasmussen (also know as Dr Hedgehog), and by broadcaster and poet Pam Ayres. Sophie Lund Rasmussen has crowd sourced…
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