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The PLATO mission: Discovering other planets fit for life - with Ana Heras and Alistair Winton
September 30, 2026 · 45 minThe PLATO mission from the European Space Agency is set to launch next year, and is hoping to identify thousands of exoplanets in our galaxy which could have the right conditions to support life. Lead project scientist for the mission Ana…
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From the Theatre: How AI is redesigning the battery - with the Faraday Institution
September 16, 2026 · 44 minFor this month's From the Theatre episode, we explore how AI could actually be a force for good in the world of batteries. In collaboration with the Faraday Institution, we hear from three experts to understand how artificial intelligence…
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The science of heatwaves, health, and wildfires: Why was the summer of 2026 so hot? - with Clair Barnes, Gary Konstantinoudis and Alisha Fuller-Armah
August 26, 2026 · 40 minWhy have so many people died during the heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, and is it a direct result of climate change? And what technology is being developed to help us prevent damage from wildfires as they become more…
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From the Theatre: What is a solar eclipse? - with Frank Close
August 12, 2026 · 38 minWhat is a solar eclipse? How is it safe to watch? And what other types of eclipses are there? This month, we revisit Frank Close's talk from the theatre where he explored what causes solar eclipses, and ahead of the first total solar…
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Quantum field theory, AI, and the future of theoretical physics - with Ross Jenkinson
July 29, 2026 · 40 minQuantum physics has gone through two major revolutions over the past century, which has transformed how we understand and practise theoretical physics. But what has still been left unanswered through these revolutions? Theoretical…
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From the Theatre: How biomechanics is optimising human movement - with Eline van der Kruk
July 8, 2026 · 30 minEline van der Kruk takes us on a journey to the world of biomechanics, a place where computer simulations and smart sensors are being developed to push the boundaries of human movement. The Karl Luyben Lecture is dedicated to rector…
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Cell signalling, heart disease, and the hidden physics of light - with Izzy Jayasinghe and Alfredo Carpineti
June 24, 2026 · 42 minThis pride month, we hear from two exceptional queer scientists about their research and journeys in STEM. Izzy Jayasinghe is the Head of Molecular Medicine at UNSW in Sydney, and her research investigates how cell signalling mechanisms…
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From the Theatre: The past, present, and future of space exploration - with Anu Ojha
June 10, 2026 · 38 minThis month we're bringing you an exploration of space science From the Theatre. In his talk back in 2024, Anu Ojha OBE from the UK Space Agency explores the discoveries made through applications of space science, climate change and…