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• Inside the science of making medicines pure

  July 15, 2026 · 45 min

  Show Notes 💬 Artificial intelligence and big data are flooding discovery pipelines with high-potential drug candidates, but this rapid innovation has triggered significant challenges. Simply put, our capability to design miracle…

• Discover how the science of healthspan helps keep pets thriving for longer

  July 2, 2026 · 41 min

  💬 The longevity space isn’t just for humans. Science is uncovering new ways to keep our pets healthier for longer too. New research is finally uncovering why our dogs and cats slow down with age - and how we can slow that process. ⚡ So…

• What lies beneath? The new era of Earth imaging

  June 18, 2026 · 33 min

  💬 Over the last decade, advances in subsurface imaging have meant we’re able to see deep within our planet with unfathomable detail - pinpointing vast geological structures beneath our oceans with unprecedented accuracy. ⚡ Viridien is…

• The future of Humanity, decoded in London

  April 9, 2026 · 31 min

  About this episode SXSW London is the preeminent forum for the new ideas and leading thinkers who are sculpting the future. In this episode, we talk to Kat Sherling, head of conference at the event to explore the cultural…

• How UK and Spanish scientists are reimagining the future of green pharma

  February 19, 2026 · 28 min

  The production of medicines is a high-stakes industry where efficiency and environmental impact often collide.  Given that the pharmaceutical industry is one of society’s biggest polluters, solving this challenge requires massive…

• Discover Vanguard, the future of ocean research

  November 20, 2025 · 30 min

  Imagine humans one day living and working on the ocean floor. Aquanauts in subsea habitats, surrounded by ocean creatures, discovering new secrets about our planet. This might sound like science fiction, but DEEP is already making this a…

• Inside the UK’s Energy Revolution

  September 17, 2025 · 33 min

  The UK’s energy system is undergoing a quiet revolution. As we move away from fossil fuels towards a cleaner, more flexible, and electrified future, Octopus Energy is helping to turn the traditional power grid on its head. In this episode…

• A world without dementia? The science and hope ahead

  September 11, 2025 · 35 min

  Dementia is the UK’s leading cause of death, and one in three people born today will develop it in their lifetime. With numbers steadily rising, the need for effective treatments and improved dementia diagnosis is more urgent than…