Best Grey Genetics Podcasts (2024)

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Data Orchestration: Unifying Data Sets Across Regions w/ John Gleeson 19:45

17h ago19:45

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John Gleeson, COO of Storj, joins us on this episode of the Data Unchained podcast live from NAB! John talks with us about how bringing together organizations availale bandwidth and storage at lower costs with lower carbon footprints while also unifying data sets and getting the most value out of your data. #data #datascience #dataanalytics #AI #ar…

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Was mediaeval armour for defence or for show? 43:50

3d ago43:50

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Jason Kingsley, CBE, talks to armourer Toby Capwell about their time spent jousting against each other, how you know when to give up jousting and how armour worked in the Middle Ages. Producer: Natt Tapley Audio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Strange gamma-ray flickers seen in thunderstorms for the first time 30:55

3d ago30:55

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00:46 Physicists spot new types of high-energy radiation in thunderstorms Physicists have identified new forms of γ-ray radiation created inside thunderclouds, and shown that levels of γ-ray production are much higher on Earth than previously thought. Scientists already knew about two types of γ-ray phenomena in thunderclouds — glows that last as l…

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#267 Think clearer and stay sharp with these brain health strategies from Neurophysiologist Dr Louisa Nicola 1:49:49

3d ago1:49:49

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According to Alzheimer's research UK, over 50% of everyone listening to this podcast will be affected by dementia by either contracting the disease ourselves, caring for somebody with the disease or both. Dementia is due to impact 130 million people globally by 2050, and today it is the biggest killer in the UK. But we have no effective treatments,…

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Getting Cultural Appropriation in Food right, and how to learn instead of steal from traditional cooking methods with Mallika Basu 47:05

5d ago47:05

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Mallika Basu is one of my absolute favourite people in food. Not only is she hilarious, she’s a writer, commentator and board adviser in food, drink and hospitality with two published cookbooks (Miss Masala: Real Indian Cooking for Busy Living and Masala: Indian Cooking for Modern Living). She writes a fantastic newsletter “More than Curry” coverin…

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What was the best Old English word? 39:42

6d ago39:42

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In this episode, Jason is joined by Dr Hana Videen, who has been collecting early mediaeval words and their meanings. She talks about what we can learn about the way people in the early mediaeval period dealt with animals from the way they wrote and talked about them. Producer: Natt Tapley Audio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Audio long read: A day in the life of the world’s fastest supercomputer 20:19

8d ago20:19

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The world's fastest supercomputer, known as Frontier, is located at the Leadership Computing Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. This machine churns through data at record speed, outpacing 100,000 laptops working simultaneously. With nearly 50,000 processors, Frontier was designed to push the bounds of human knowledge. It's bein…

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Children with Down's syndrome are more likely to get leukaemia: stem-cells hint at why 21:58

10d ago21:58

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In this episode: 00:46 Unravelling why children with Down’s syndrome are at a higher risk of leukaemia Children with Down’s syndrome have a 150-fold increased risk of developing leukaemia than those without the condition. Now, an in-depth investigation has revealed that changes to genome structures in fetal liver stem-cells appear to be playing a k…

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#266 Why consciousness is important to health, vitality and a happy life with Prof Anil Seth 1:55:58

10d ago1:55:58

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This podcast is primarily about nutrition and lifestyle, so why should we care about consciousness and self awareness? This is something I put today to Professor Anil Seth, a neuroscientist who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than twenty-five years. He is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience an…

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Data Privacy Compliance in AI workflows w/ Thomas Ryan 34:05

15d ago34:05

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How is data playing a part of the future of AI security? Where is private data hidden? Where should your company start when thinking about integrating AI and Gen AI into their technologies? Thomas Ryan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bigly Sales Inc. joins us on this episode to discuss the status of data privacy with the advent of AI. #data…

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Colossal 'jets' shooting from a black hole defy physicists' theories 34:06

17d ago34:06

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In this episode: 00:45 The biggest black hole jets ever seen Astronomers have spotted a pair of enormous jets emanating from a supermassive black hole with a combined length of 23 million light years — the biggest ever discovered. Jets are formed when matter is ionized and flung out of a black hole, creating enormous and powerful structures in spac…

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#265 The plant that reduces skin inflammation, fights disease and is even a great protein source with Dr Kyle Stewart 1:07:14

17d ago1:07:14

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kyle Stewart, NHS GP, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow, and co-founder of Prof & Doc, to explore the surprising health benefits of watercress. We’re going to dive into how watercress could be a game-changer for skin health, helping with conditions like nappy rash, eczema, and more. Dr. Stewart shares insights from h…

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From Physics to Food. How a passion for flavour led Chet Sharma through michelin starred gastronomy to his dream position to chef patron 50:05

19d ago50:05

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Chet Sharma’s culinary intrigue, coupled with his academic and scientific interests, have made for an impressive and expansive career in hospitality. During his university studies, which ultimately led to a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, he worked part time at a number of London’s leading Michelin-starred restaurants, including Benar…

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What's the oldest pub in England? 57:01

21d ago57:01

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On this episode, Jason is joined by James Wright a buildings archaeologist who specialises in mediaeval myth-busting. He talks us through the legends about a lot of England's old buildings, and what the truth actually is. Producer: Natt Tapley Audio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ancient DNA debunks Rapa Nui ‘ecological suicide’ theory 41:41

24d ago41:41

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In this episode: 00:45 What ancient DNA has revealed about Rapa Nui’s past Ancient DNA analysis has further demonstrated that the people of Rapa Nui did not cause their own population collapse, further refuting a controversial but popular claim. Rapa Nui, also known as Easter island, is famous for its giant Moai statues and the contested idea that …

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#264 How understanding your genetics could improve your health with Dr Stuart J. Grice MRes DPhil 1:51:38

25d ago1:51:38

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Today we're diving into the fascinating world of genomics and personalised nutrition. We're joined by Dr. Stuart J. Grice, a distinguished biologist and former academic at the University of Oxford, whose groundbreaking research has explored the biological mechanisms behind neuromuscular disease, neurodegeneration, and neuropsychiatric disorders. To…

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HIGHLIGHTS EPISODE 44:18

30d ago44:18

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We've had a lot of new listeners over the summer - so we thought we'd look back at some of the highlights of some of our older episodes. Presenter: Jason Kingsley, CBE Producer: Natt Tapley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The baseless stat that could be harming Indigenous conservation efforts 14:29

29d ago14:29

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The often repeated claim that "80% of the world's biodiversity is found in the territories of Indigenous Peoples" appears widely in policy documents and reports, yet appears to have sprung out of nowhere. According to a group of researchers, including those from Indigenous groups, this baseless statistic could be undermining the conservation effort…

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Accelerating AI Infrastructure Deployments w/ Jami McGraw 31:06

29d ago31:06

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Jami McGraw, Director of Technology at Arrow electronics joins us today on the podcast to talk about where we are in the evolution of data hardware. We also discuss how AI is bringing leaps and bounds in technology, deciding the right compute for your workflow, and tools you can use to feel more confident about your technology decisions. @ArrowFive…

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Long-sought 'nuclear clocks' are one tick closer 31:24

1M ago31:24

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In this episode: 00:45 Why a 'nuclear clock' is now within researchers’ reach Researchers have made a big step towards the creation of the long theorized nuclear clock, by getting the most accurate measurement of the frequency of light required to push thorium nuclei into a higher energy state. Such a timekeeper would differ from the best current c…

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#263 How to heal your gut, support your microbes and what gut supplements to steer clear of with Colorectal Surgeon Dr James Kinross 1:48:36

1M ago1:48:36

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World-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two decades of experience, Dr James Kinross, is on the podcast today talking about everything to do with the gut. Dark Matter is his first book and I highly recommend you check it out. http://dark-matter.org.uk/ We talk about: Signs that your poop is unhealthy Some of James favourite foods an…

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Audio long read: So you got a null result. Will anyone publish it? 17:44

1M ago17:44

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The 'file-drawer problem', where findings with null or negative results gather dust and are left unpublished, is well known in science. There has been an overriding perception that studies with positive or significant findings are more important, but this bias can have real-world implications, skewing perceptions of drug efficacies, for example. Mu…

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Covert racism in AI chatbots, precise Stone Age engineering, and the science of paper cuts 20:40

1M ago20:40

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In this episode: 00:31 Chatbots makes racist judgements on the basis of dialect Research has shown that large language models, including those that power chatbots such as ChatGPT, make racist judgements on the basis of users’ dialect. If asked to describe a person, many AI systems responded with racist stereotypes when presented with text written i…

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#262 Strategies to lose weight, maintain weight loss and live healthier 1:21:07

1M ago1:21:07

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On today’s episode I’m diving into the science of weight loss. This episode is all about how to lose weight in a healthy way, maintain that weight loss and live a healthier life. We haven’t discussed weight loss in detail on the podcast before, but enough people have asked me about it so I thought we could dive into some common questions and miscon…

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How to reduce alcohol consumption and improve our relationship with drinking with mixologist and mindful drinking expert Camille Vidal 1:03:53

1M ago1:03:53

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On today’s episode I have a good friend of mine, Camille Vidal, creator of Mindful Cocktails and founder of La Maison Wellness, to talk to me about reducing alcohol consumption and improving our relationship with drinking. Camille Vidal is a globally recognised bartender and drinks expert turned mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation teacher. And she’s a…

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Leadership Inspiration for Women in Technology w/ Harriet Coverston 30:42

1M ago30:42

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On this inspirational episode of the Data Unchained podcast, Harriet Coverston, CTO and Co-Founder at Versity Software, joins us to talk about her career in the technology industry. With also talk with Harriet about how women play a huge part in the technology space, leadership insights, and how she became a Superwoman of Flash! All this and more o…

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Can ageing be stopped? A biologist explains 30:43

1M ago30:43

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For millennia, humanity has obsessed about halting ageing and, ultimately, preventing death. Yet while advances in medicine and public-health have seen human life-expectancy more than double, our maximum lifespan stubbornly remains around 120 years. On the latest episode of Nature hits the books, Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan joins us to discus…

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Genome-wide association studies of coffee intake in UK/US participants of European ancestry uncover cohort-specific genetic associations 9:39

1M ago9:39

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Researchers are interested in understanding the biology of why some people are more likely to overconsume substances. Some substances are difficult to study—people might not admit to illegal substance abuse or to how much alcohol they drink. But Americans are more likely to accurately recall and share how much coffee they drink—which is related to …

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AI can't learn new things forever — an algorithm can fix that 19:50

2M ago19:50

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00:46 Old AIs can’t learn new tricks An algorithm that reactivates dormant ‘neurons’ in deep learning based AIs could help them overcome their inability to learn new things and make future systems more flexible, research has shown. AIs based on deep learning struggle to learn how to tackle new tasks indefinitely, making them less adaptable to new s…

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#261 Early warning signs of Dementia, plus neuroprotective foods and lifestyle measures to prevent dementia with Dr Rupy Aujla 50:34

2M ago50:34

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Today we’re going to be reviewing early signs to detect dementia as well as food and lifestyle that can potentially prevent dementia. The estimated total societal cost of dementia in 2019 in the US was $1313 billion and with the number of people suffering dementia set to increase by 300% globally over the next 20 years, this is something we need to…

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Did people in the Middle Ages believe in fairies? 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Did people in the Middle Ages believe in fairies? Jason talks to Dr Francis Young about mediaeval beliefs in non-Christian entities and his book, Twilight of the Godlings. Producer: Natt Tapley Audio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 6: Smoke-Free Future: Tackling tobacco and vaping for the health of the public 42:15

2M ago42:15

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The World Health Organisation highlights the tobacco epidemic as one of the greatest public health crises in history, claiming over 8 million lives annually. Over 7 million of these deaths stem from direct tobacco use, while around 1.3 million are due to second-hand smoke exposure among non-smokers. The scale of the human and economic tragedy that …

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The mystery of Stonehenge's central stone unearthed 22:49

2M ago22:49

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00:48 The mystery of Stonehenge’s Altar Stone Stonehenge’s central stone came from Northern Scotland, more than 600 miles away from the monument, according to a new analysis of its geochemistry. It is commonly accepted that many of the rocks that make up the iconic neolithic monument came from Wales, 150 miles from the site. Previously, it had been…

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#260 Helping ease the menopause using food, lifestyle and supplements with Dr Rupy Aujla 38:29

2M ago38:29

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Today’s episode is a dive into the evidence-based diet and lifestyle habits to ease the menopause transition. This is based on research we did for our latest health goal on the Doctor’s Kitchen app that has now launched! Due to huge demand our internal and external research team reviewed the nutrition literature to identify beneficial foods and nut…

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Episode 5: Flushing Out the Truth: Sewage and Public Health in the UK 35:59

2M ago35:59

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The development of wastewater systems in the 19th century was one of the greatest achievements of public health, but in recent years there has been growing concern and scrutiny of water quality and sewage pollution. The critical issue of sewage contamination in the UK's rivers and seas is having a profound impact on environmental sustainability and…

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Data Dynamo: The Legend Begins! w/ Steve Gordon & Trip Hunter 18:59

2M ago18:59

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Data Dynamo is a comic that helps people understand the technology behind Hammerspace. Steve Gordon, renowned Illustartor, and Trip Hunter, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Hammerspace, join us today to talk about how they came up with Data Dynamo and how this unique marketing approach helps people better understand the technology behind Ha…

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ChatGPT has a language problem — but science can fix it 36:50

2M ago36:50

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AIs built on Large Language Models have wowed by producing particularly fluent text. However, their ability to do this is limited in many languages. As the data and resources used to train a model in a specific language drops, so does the performance of the model, meaning that for some languages the AIs are effectively useless. Researchers are awar…

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How many seasons were there in the mediaeval year? (The answer may surprise you!) 35:13

2M ago35:13

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In this episode, Jason talks to Eleanor Parker about her book Winters In The World: A Journey Through The Anglo-Saxon Year. Producer: Natt Tapley Audio: Pete Dennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Where weird plants thrive: aridity spurs diversity of traits 26:09

2M ago26:09

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00:48 Plant trait diversity in drylands A study reveals that, unexpectedly, plants display a greater diversity of traits in drier environments. Trait diversity is a measure of an organism's performance in an environment and can include things like the size of a plant or its photosynthetic rate. Whilst there are good data on this kind of diversity i…

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