EUSci: Edinburgh University Science Podcast #11

Today's show promises to be an interesting one. Our cast of characters may be slightly depleted due to holidays and whatnot, but those who are here promise to give you stellar entertainment - or at least, they promise to talk about wacky animal research. Also, don't miss our interview with Rob Carlson on the future of biotech.

Now here it is, our take on the zoic assortment of science stories that made the headlines (or at least the science pages) of newspaper over the past couple of weeks.

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What's in today's show:

Headlines

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  Wiping out Algal Blooms with Sonic Weapons


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  Sperm-like Nanopropellers as Medical Tools


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  Star Cannibalism Explains Pulsar Mystery


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  Mouse Genome Laid Bare to Science


• I'm not Daydreaming, I'm Solving Complex Problems


• Technique Pinpoints Age of Ancient Relics


• Fossilised Termites with Fossilised Bacteria

News Roundup and Discussion:

• Why Meerkats Stop Begging


• Jealous Female Gorillas Solicit Unproductive Sex


• Tool-Making Birds


• Plausible Mechanism Props up RNA World Hypothesis

Feature:

This week, we have an interview with Rob Carlson of Biodesic. Rob is a biotechnology consultant and talks to us about how he envisions the future of biotech.

EU-What?!

• You won't believe it, but "'Extreme' College Drinking And A Sensation-seeking Disposition Lead To Injury".

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