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Join Dr Sam Illingworth as he provides insight into new scientific research via the medium of poetry.
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
This episode explores new research, which has found that long-term exposure to air pollution is tied to an increased risk of having a heart attack or dying from heart disease.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Heart Valve’ by Elizabeth Arnold here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com
Twitter: @samillingworth
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
This episode explores new research, which has found that geckos can use their tongue to differentiate their own odour from that of other members of their species.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘A Lizard in Spanish Valley’ by Wendy Videlock here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com
Twitter: @samillingworth
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
This episode explores new research, which has found that small perching birds, such as blue and great tits, avoid breeding in urban areas where there are many non-native trees.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘The Birds’ by Linda Pastan here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com
Twitter: @samillingworth
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
This episode explores new research, which has investigated the rapid behavioural responses of endangered tigers to major roads during COVID-19 lockdown.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Tiger on the Shoulder’ by Janet McAdams here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com
Twitter: @samillingworth
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
This episode explores new research, which has found that instead of using traditional fireworks, cleaner alternatives like drone and laser light shows should be used to prevent harm to wildlife, household pets, and the environment.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘State Fair Fireworks, Labor Day’ by Maryann Corbett here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
Email: sam.illingworth@gmail.com
Twitter: @samillingworth