http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers The Science & Technology Radio Show Fri, 17 May 2013 10:43:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Copyright © Pythagoras\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' Trousers 2010 rhys@pythagoras-trousers.co.uk (Rhys Phillips) rhys@pythagoras-trousers.co.uk (Rhys Phillips) posts 1440 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/podcastart.jpg http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers 144 144 The Science & Technology Radio Show The Science & Technology Radio Show pythagoras, trousers, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, radio, institution Rhys Phillips Rhys Phillips rhys@pythagoras-trousers.co.uk no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-123/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-123/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:13 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1571 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-123/feed/ 0 00:01:01 DIY Biology and Solar Impulse Project Julie Gould reports on a laboratory in Paris which allows people to try their hand at their own biology experiments, ... DIY Biology and Solar Impulse Project Julie Gould reports on a laboratory in Paris which allows people to try their hand at their own biology experiments, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is clinical engineer Robert Salter, Rhys talks to Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg about the Solar Impulse project and Kathryn Harkup tells us about David Edward Hughes. Google Glass, Twitter Hacks and Brain Cooling Kris Sangani talks to us about Google Glass and a recent phishing scam involving Twitter, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Chris Squire from TATA Steel, we talk to Dr Malcolm Macleod about a new trial taking place in Edinburgh investigating the effect of brain cooling on stroke victims and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Albert Michelson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-122/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-122/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:00:57 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1566 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-122/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Google Glass, Twitter Hacks and Brain Cooling Kris Sangani talks to us about Google Glass and a recent phishing scam involving Twitter, our STEM Ambassador of ... Google Glass, Twitter Hacks and Brain Cooling Kris Sangani talks to us about Google Glass and a recent phishing scam involving Twitter, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Chris Squire from TATA Steel, we talk to Dr Malcolm Macleod about a new trial taking place in Edinburgh investigating the effect of brain cooling on stroke victims and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Albert Michelson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-121/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-121/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 20:00:31 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1559 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-121/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Moon Changing Colour & Ed Yong Elaine Morgan answers a moon related question, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Zoe Randall from science made simple, ... The Moon Changing Colour & Ed Yong Elaine Morgan answers a moon related question, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Zoe Randall from science made simple, Rhys talks to blogger Ed Yong and Kathryn Harkup tells us all about Sir John Carew Eccles . Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-120/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-120/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:00:27 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1551 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-120/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Mobile IP Node and Herschel Update Rhys talks to David Rees from Cassidian about their Mobile IP Node technology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Mobile IP Node and Herschel Update Rhys talks to David Rees from Cassidian about their Mobile IP Node technology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dr Dean Burnett, Chris North gets the latest on the Herschel space telescope and  Kathryn Harkup tells us all about Pauli. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-119/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-119/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:00:55 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1537 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-119/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Project STEP and Bloodhound On this week's programme, David Morgan tells us about Project STEP, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Simon Jones from ... Project STEP and Bloodhound On this week's programme, David Morgan tells us about Project STEP, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Simon Jones from science made simple, Dr Ben Evans tells us about the Bloodhound Project and Kathryn Harkup marks the 140th anniversary of the death of Leibig.. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-118/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-118/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:00:03 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1532 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-118/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Review and Cancer Markers On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews 'The Science of Monsters' and 'The Man in the Rubber Mask', our STEM Ambassador ... Book Review and Cancer Markers On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews 'The Science of Monsters' and 'The Man in the Rubber Mask', our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ezzy Pearson, Rhys talks to Professor Doug Easton about new genetic cancer markers recently discovered and Kathryn Harkup talks about Primo Levi. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-117/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-117/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:00:17 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1525 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-117/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Elaine Morgan and Mark Henderson On this week's programme, Elaine Morgan answers another one of your scientific questions, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Simon ... Elaine Morgan and Mark Henderson On this week's programme, Elaine Morgan answers another one of your scientific questions, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Simon Watt and our special guest is Mark Henderson from the Wellcome Trust. All that plus Kathryn Harkup talks about Nathan Stubblefield. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-116/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-116/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:00:23 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1518 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-116/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Global Grand Challenges Summit On the 12-13 March 2013 over 450 leading engineers, artists, economists, designers, philosophers, scientists, politicians, industry leaders, educators and policy makers from ... Global Grand Challenges Summit On the 12-13 March 2013 over 450 leading engineers, artists, economists, designers, philosophers, scientists, politicians, industry leaders, educators and policy makers from across the globe gathered in London to attend the inaugural Global Grand Challenges Summit. In this special edition of the programme, Rhys talks to some of the speakers and organisers about the event. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-115/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-115/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:00:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1510 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-115/feed/ 0 00:01:01 National Science & Engineering Week and Mars Curiosity Update On this week's programme, Rhys goes to the Wales launch of National Science and Engineering Week, our ... National Science & Engineering Week and Mars Curiosity Update On this week's programme, Rhys goes to the Wales launch of National Science and Engineering Week, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Fiona Robinson from Cogent Power Ltd, Chris North talks to Matt Balme about the Mars Curiosity Rover and Kathryn Harkup talks about George Owen Squier. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-114/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-114/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:00:23 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1504 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-114/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Consumer Technology and the Ichthyostega On this week's programme, Kris Sangani tells us about the recent 4G network bids and the Playstation 4, our STEM Ambassador ... Consumer Technology and the Ichthyostega On this week's programme, Kris Sangani tells us about the recent 4G network bids and the Playstation 4, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Bryan Lillie from Cassidian Cybersecurity, Julie Gould reports on the Ichthyostega and Kathryn Harkup talks about Giovanni Schiaparelli. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-113/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-113/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:00:12 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1496 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-113/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Seeing through glass and Maggie Philbin On this week's programme, Elaine Morgan explains how we can see how through glass, our STEM Ambassador of the Week ... Seeing through glass and Maggie Philbin On this week's programme, Elaine Morgan explains how we can see how through glass, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Rosie Coates from science made simple and our special guest is science presenter Maggie Philbin. All that plus Kathryn Harkup tell us about John Herschel. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-112/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-112/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:00:51 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1488 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-112/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Astraea and Asteroids This week, we talk to ASTRAEA Programme Director, Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Karen Eaton-Thomas from Coleg Sir ... Astraea and Asteroids This week, we talk to ASTRAEA Programme Director, Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Karen Eaton-Thomas from Coleg Sir Gar, Chris North talks to Ed Gomez about asteroids and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Pete Medawar. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-111/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-111/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:00:05 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1482 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-111/feed/ 0 00:01:01 This week, Julie Gould looks at the topic of synthetic biology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Robert Felstead from ESPRC, Dr Tony Whitehead ... This week, Julie Gould looks at the topic of synthetic biology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Robert Felstead from ESPRC, Dr Tony Whitehead from the IET explains the difference between nuclear energy and nuclear weapons and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Frederick Banting. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-110/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-110/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:00:36 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1473 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-110/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Review and Prime Numbers Dominic Lenton reviews the latest science and engineering related books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ryan ... Book Review and Prime Numbers Dominic Lenton reviews the latest science and engineering related books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ryan Sharpe from Cardiff University, Vince Knight from the Cardiff University School of Mathematics talks about prime numbers and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Charles Thomas Rees Wilson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-109/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-109/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:00:18 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1466 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-109/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Water Vortexes and Tim Radford Neil Monteiro answers the classic question "does water really drain in opposite directions between the northern and southern hemispheres?", our ... Water Vortexes and Tim Radford Neil Monteiro answers the classic question "does water really drain in opposite directions between the northern and southern hemispheres?", our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Gareth Jones from the Innovation Centre for Enterprise, Rhys talks to science journalist Tim Radford and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Ulf von Euler. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-108/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-108/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:00:30 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1461 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-108/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Food Wastage and Astronomy Rhys talks to Dr Tim Fox from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers about food wastage and how to deal with it, our ... Food Wastage and Astronomy Rhys talks to Dr Tim Fox from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers about food wastage and how to deal with it, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dan Bridge from inPractice, Chris North talks to Amanda Bauer and Kathryn Harkup tells us about the inventor of the FM radio. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-107/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-107/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:00:17 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1451 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-107/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skeptical Roundup and Horse Burgers Rhys Morgan pops in to update us on the latest stories from the world of Skeptics, our STEM ... Skeptical Roundup and Horse Burgers Rhys Morgan pops in to update us on the latest stories from the world of Skeptics, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Julia Best, Elizabeth Berry gives us the scientific viewpoint on the infamous horse burgers and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Desmond John Morris. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-106/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-106/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:00:56 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1443 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-106/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Predicting Biodversity and Drones on a Highway to Hell Julie Gould investigates how easy it is to predict biodiversity in the face of climate change, our ... Predicting Biodversity and Drones on a Highway to Hell Julie Gould investigates how easy it is to predict biodiversity in the face of climate change, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Michael Holmes, Yoann Thueux from EADS Innovation Works explains why he transmitted a classic AC/DC song from a Drone and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Giovanni Aldini. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-105/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-105/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:08 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1428 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-105/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Salty Ice and 2013's Trends in Consumer Technology Elaine Morgan explains why salt helps during icy conditions, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Salty Ice and 2013's Trends in Consumer Technology Elaine Morgan explains why salt helps during icy conditions, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Chris Abetianbe, Kris Sangani predicts the consumer technology trends for 2013 and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Robert Wilson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-104/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-104/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:00:59 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1424 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-104/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Science Review of 2012 Jon Holt and Jessica Jones join Rhys to review the science news stories of 2012. Science Review of 2012 Jon Holt and Jessica Jones join Rhys to review the science news stories of 2012. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-103/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-103/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:00:52 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1421 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-103/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Christmas Science Quiz Dr Vince Knight from Cardiff University and Dr Ben Evans from Swansea University battle it out in a festive themed science quiz. Christmas Science Quiz Dr Vince Knight from Cardiff University and Dr Ben Evans from Swansea University battle it out in a festive themed science quiz. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-102/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-102/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:00:31 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1414 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-102/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Newcommen's Engine and a Tribute to Patrick Moore Richard Ellam talks to us about Newcommen's Engine which celebrates it's 300th anniversary this year, our ... Newcommen's Engine and a Tribute to Patrick Moore Richard Ellam talks to us about Newcommen's Engine which celebrates it's 300th anniversary this year, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Stephanie Matthews, Chris North pays tribute to Patrick Moore and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Carl Sagan. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-101/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-101/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1408 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-101/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Christmas Book Review & Urinary Tract Infections Dominic Lenton gives us his suggested Christmas list of science books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week ... Christmas Book Review & Urinary Tract Infections Dominic Lenton gives us his suggested Christmas list of science books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Maurice Jones, Julie Gould reports on Urinary Tract Infections and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Alberonius. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-100/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-100/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:00:50 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1401 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-100/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Hunter's Response and Toby Murcott Elaine Morgan explains what happens to our hands in cold weather, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Walsh ... Hunter's Response and Toby Murcott Elaine Morgan explains what happens to our hands in cold weather, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Walsh from BT, our special guest in the studio is science writer and broadcaster Toby Murcott and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Gay Lussac. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-99/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-99/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:00:26 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1393 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-99/feed/ 0 00:01:01 UK Science Blog Prize and National Space Centre Rhys talks to Suzi Gage about winning the 2012 UK Science Blog Prize, our STEM Ambassador ... UK Science Blog Prize and National Space Centre Rhys talks to Suzi Gage about winning the 2012 UK Science Blog Prize, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Daniel Biggs from JCB, Chris North talks to Anu Ojha about the National Space Centre and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Maurice Wilks. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-98/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-98/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:00:01 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1386 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-98/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skeptical Roundup & Darwin Tunes Trevor J Williams gives us a roundup of recent skeptical news stories, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ray ... Skeptical Roundup & Darwin Tunes Trevor J Williams gives us a roundup of recent skeptical news stories, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ray Skene, Rhys talks to Dr Bob MacCallum at Imperial University about Darwin Tunes and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Arthur Eddington. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-97/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-97/#comments Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:00:14 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1380 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-97/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Photovoltaics & Ash Dieback Disease Julie Gould reports on photovoltaics, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Tony Campbell from Cardiff University, Owen Thurgate from ... Photovoltaics & Ash Dieback Disease Julie Gould reports on photovoltaics, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Tony Campbell from Cardiff University, Owen Thurgate from the Forestry Commission Wales explains Ash Dieback Disease and Kathryn Harkup tells us about William Herschel. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-96/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-96/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 20:00:55 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1371 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-96/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Consumer Technology & Hurricane Sandy Kris Sangani joins Rhys to talk about the demise of Ceefax, the Microsoft Surface and looks ahead to the likely most ... Consumer Technology & Hurricane Sandy Kris Sangani joins Rhys to talk about the demise of Ceefax, the Microsoft Surface and looks ahead to the likely most wanted gadgets on people's Christmas lists this year, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ben Evans from Swansea University, Helen Chivers from the Met Office explains the science behind Hurricane Sandy and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Edmond Halley. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-95/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-95/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:00:41 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1363 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-95/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Science of Sound and Sue Nelson Elaine Morgan explains why sounds sound muffled through a wall, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Farzana Rahman ... Science of Sound and Sue Nelson Elaine Morgan explains why sounds sound muffled through a wall, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Farzana Rahman and Rhys talks to science broadcaster and journalist Sue Nelson. All that plus  Kathryn Harkup profiles another scientist from history. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-94/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-94/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:00:01 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1356 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-94/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Liquid Nitrogen and Exoplanets Suze Kundu explains the science behind liquid nitrogen, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ric Kelly, Chris North brings us the ... Liquid Nitrogen and Exoplanets Suze Kundu explains the science behind liquid nitrogen, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ric Kelly, Chris North brings us the latest news on exoplanets and  Kathryn Harkup profiles another black scientist from history. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-93/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-93/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:00:36 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1350 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-93/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Anesthetic and Red Bull Stratos Julie Gould investigates how anesthetics work, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Morgan, Chiara Mingarelli explains the science behind ... Anesthetic and Red Bull Stratos Julie Gould investigates how anesthetics work, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Morgan, Chiara Mingarelli explains the science behind the Red Bull Stratos jump and Kathryn Harkup who tells us all about Daniel Hale Williams. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-92/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-92/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:00:31 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1344 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-92/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book reviews and David Blaine Dominc Lenton reviews the latest engineering & technology related books, Mark Lewney is our STEM Ambassador of the Week and later on, ... Book reviews and David Blaine Dominc Lenton reviews the latest engineering & technology related books, Mark Lewney is our STEM Ambassador of the Week and later on, Phil Leichauer explains why David Blaine's latest stunt isn't so remarkable after all. All that plus Kathryn Harkup who tells us all about Percy Julian. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-91/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-91/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:00:11 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1336 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-91/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The science of bleach and Helen Keen Elaine Morgan is back to answer your science related questions and this week explains how bleach works. Astronomer Chris North ... The science of bleach and Helen Keen Elaine Morgan is back to answer your science related questions and this week explains how bleach works. Astronomer Chris North is our STEM Ambassador of the Week and later on, Rhys talks to science comedienne Helen Keen. All that plus Kathryn Harkup who tells us all about Henrietta Lacks. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-90/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-90/#comments Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:00:11 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1328 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-90/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Greenheart Project and Mars Curiosity Rhys talks to Pat Utley about the Greenheart Project, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jon Holt, Chris North talks to ... Greenheart Project and Mars Curiosity Rhys talks to Pat Utley about the Greenheart Project, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jon Holt, Chris North talks to Steve Lee and Scott Maxwell about the Mars Science Laboratory and Kathryn Harkup tells us all about Pavolv. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-89/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-89/#comments Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:00:24 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1309 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-89/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Antarctic Rift and Science Grrls Julie Gould reports on a rift under the antarctic, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Elaine Morgan, Heather Williams tells ... Antarctic Rift and Science Grrls Julie Gould reports on a rift under the antarctic, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Elaine Morgan, Heather Williams tells us about the Science Grrl campaign and Kathryn Harkup tells us about Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-88/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-88/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:00:35 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1307 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-88/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Consumer technology and Higgs Boson Update Kris Sangani updates us on the battle between Samsung and Apple as well as casting his eye over Windows 8 ... Consumer technology and Higgs Boson Update Kris Sangani updates us on the battle between Samsung and Apple as well as casting his eye over Windows 8 and Ultrabook technology. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Huw James and later on, Steven Goldfarb updates us on the search for the Higgs Boson particle. All that plus Kathryn Harkup talking about Tycho Brahe. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-87/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-87/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:00:46 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1303 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-87/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Epi-genetics, Helen Arney and Neil Armstrong Elaine Morgan explains the concept of epi-genetics, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jennifer Geroni, Helen Arney talks about ... Epi-genetics, Helen Arney and Neil Armstrong Elaine Morgan explains the concept of epi-genetics, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jennifer Geroni, Helen Arney talks about how she combines her passions of both science and comedy and Kathryn Harkup pays tribute to Neil Armstrong. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club-2012/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club-2012/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 20:00:52 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1294 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club-2012/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Scientific Comedy & Funny Science Dr. Dean Burnett hosts an evening of scientific comedy and funny science. Featuring Johnathan Stabler, Fizzy McPhysics and Rhys Lightning. Scientific Comedy & Funny Science Dr. Dean Burnett hosts an evening of scientific comedy and funny science. Featuring Johnathan Stabler, Fizzy McPhysics and Rhys Lightning. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-8/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-8/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:00:04 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1289 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-8/feed/ 0 00:01:01 21st Century Computing: Optimisation, Concurrency and the Multicore Challenge Speaker: Tom Crick Tom's research is primarily focused at the hardware/software interface (and the performance of each): with ... 21st Century Computing: Optimisation, Concurrency and the Multicore Challenge Speaker: Tom Crick Tom's research is primarily focused at the hardware/software interface (and the performance of each): with microprocessors pervasive in our technology-dependent world, how can we take full advantage of their potential? He discusses optimisation, the concurrency problem and the efficient use of modern multicore microprocessors. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-7/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-7/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:00:36 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1284 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-7/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Thoughts from the Young Engineer of the Year Speaker: Jessica Jones Jessica Jones, current UK Young Engineer of the Year, talks about her experiences at the ... Thoughts from the Young Engineer of the Year Speaker: Jessica Jones Jessica Jones, current UK Young Engineer of the Year, talks about her experiences at the National Science and Engineering Competition and the opportunities that she has gained as a result. She also addresses the issue of gender stereotyping and speaks about the importance of pursuing an ambition. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-6/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-6/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2012 20:00:01 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1277 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-6/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Who Wants to Live Forever? Speaker: Helen Lloyd Helen is a former science presenter and is now a physics teacher. Whilst researching cryonics for a science made ... Who Wants to Live Forever? Speaker: Helen Lloyd Helen is a former science presenter and is now a physics teacher. Whilst researching cryonics for a science made simple show a few years ago, she became fascinated with people's desire to extend their life expectancy, and even to aim for immortality.  Here she explores just a few ways that we have tried to be live forever, and wonders if science will ever achieve it and perhaps more importantly, should we try? Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-5/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-5/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:00:06 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1274 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-5/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Music to your Ears: Resonance Speaker: Becky Holmes Science communicator for science made simple, Becky Holmes takes her favourite segment of their live show - ... Music to your Ears: Resonance Speaker: Becky Holmes Science communicator for science made simple, Becky Holmes takes her favourite segment of their live show - Music to Your Ears - and  explains how resonance works, with lots of audio demos and a few party tricks that you can try at home, to help get the science across. There is also a pipe played with a blowtorch that you most certainly can not try at home! Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-4/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-4/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:00:35 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1270 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-4/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Sci Fi Raps: Space in Science Fiction Speaker: Jon Chase Sci Fi Raps: Space in Science Fiction Speaker: Jon Chase Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-3/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-3/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:25:29 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1261 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-3/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Sun-Tanning; Why risk the burn? Speaker: Sam Durley A look into the science behind why our skin tans when we sit in the sun and ... Sun-Tanning; Why risk the burn? Speaker: Sam Durley A look into the science behind why our skin tans when we sit in the sun and the risks we run by getting that bronzed look. Sam also discusses what is happening to our precious DNA and how it may not appreciate those lazy days on the beach! Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-2/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-2/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:00:27 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1256 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-2/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Telescopes in Strange Places Speaker: Ed Gomez In his lecture, Edward talks about how important the invention of the astronomical telescope was to the renaissance and why ... Telescopes in Strange Places Speaker: Ed Gomez In his lecture, Edward talks about how important the invention of the astronomical telescope was to the renaissance and why putting telescopes at the top of mountains and volcanoes is a good idea. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-1/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-1/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:00:03 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1249 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-2-episode-1/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Striving Forwards by Looking Back Speaker: Rosie Coates Science communicator, chemist and history of science fan Dr Rosie Coates explains how a bunch of dead chemists helped ... Striving Forwards by Looking Back Speaker: Rosie Coates Science communicator, chemist and history of science fan Dr Rosie Coates explains how a bunch of dead chemists helped her get through some tricky patches during her PhD, and why understanding some of their accomplishments is a good place to start if you're interested in finding out more about how science works. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-86/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-86/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:00:42 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1238 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-86/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Cyber Security & European Extremely Large Telescope Rhys talks to Jules Ferdinand Pagna Disso from EADS Innovation Works about the importance of Cyber Security, our STEM ... Cyber Security & European Extremely Large Telescope Rhys talks to Jules Ferdinand Pagna Disso from EADS Innovation Works about the importance of Cyber Security, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Tomas James from Cardiff University and Chris North talks to Isobel Hook from the University of Oxford to talk about the European Extremely Large Telescope. All that plus Hugh Lang gives us a look ahead to the night's sky over the summer and our Subject of Science is chemist Walther Nernst. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-85/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-85/#comments Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:11 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1226 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-85/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Shroedinger's Hat & Otter Project On this week's programme, Julie Gould investigates Shroedinger's Hat, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Rebecca Hemming, Rhys talks to ... Shroedinger's Hat & Otter Project On this week's programme, Julie Gould investigates Shroedinger's Hat, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Rebecca Hemming, Rhys talks to Eleanor Kean about the Otter Project and Subject of Science marks World Sickle Cell Day. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-84/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-84/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:00:02 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1219 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-84/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Review and Science Rap Challenge On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews the latest science and engineering related books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week ... Book Review and Science Rap Challenge On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews the latest science and engineering related books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is dentist Catt Goodall and later on Rhys talks to the winners of the Science Rap Challenge and plays the winning entries. All that plus Subject of Science looks at physicist Phil Williams. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-83/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-83/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:00:22 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1214 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-83/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Olympic Special Rhys presents a bank holiday special looking at the engineering challenges, technological controversies and scientific benefit that the UK has seen due to the ... Olympic Special Rhys presents a bank holiday special looking at the engineering challenges, technological controversies and scientific benefit that the UK has seen due to the London 2012 Olympics with guests Sir John Armitt, Dr David James and Huw James. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-82/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-82/#comments Mon, 28 May 2012 20:00:32 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1185 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-82/feed/ 0 00:01:01 History of the Mobile Phone & Venus Transit On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Mike Short from O2 about the history of the mobile phone, ... History of the Mobile Phone & Venus Transit On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Mike Short from O2 about the history of the mobile phone, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jon Chase and Chris North takes a look at the forthcoming Venus Transit. All that plus Hugh Lang with a guide to the night's sky and a profile of Stanley Pruisiner in Subject of Science. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-81/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-81/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 20:00:22 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1179 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-81/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Graph Exeter and Innovative Science Teaching Julie Gould reports on a new Graphene based material developed at Exeter University, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Graph Exeter and Innovative Science Teaching Julie Gould reports on a new Graphene based material developed at Exeter University, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Peter King from DPI Limited, Alessio Bernardelli tells us about some unique science teaching methods he has used and Subject of Science looks at Mary Anning. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-80/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-80/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:24 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1173 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-80/feed/ 0 00:01:01 4G Networks & Famelab On this week's programme, Kris Sangani talks about 4G technology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Anne King from DPI Limited ... 4G Networks & Famelab On this week's programme, Kris Sangani talks about 4G technology, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Anne King from DPI Limited and later on Sam Durley pops in to talk about his experience competing in Famelab. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Christian B Anfinsen. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-79/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-79/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 21:16:54 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1168 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-79/feed/ 3 00:01:01 Rhys in conversation with Patrick Moore In a Bank Holiday Special, Rhys visits Patrick Moore at his house in Selsey to talk about his life and ... Rhys in conversation with Patrick Moore In a Bank Holiday Special, Rhys visits Patrick Moore at his house in Selsey to talk about his life and work. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-78/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-78/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:00:36 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1156 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-78/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Small businesses in Wales and astronomy On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Peter King from DPI Limited about job opportunities for science and engineering graduates ... Small businesses in Wales and astronomy On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Peter King from DPI Limited about job opportunities for science and engineering graduates amongst small businesses in Wales and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Brij Geerjanan from Tata Steel. Later on, Chris North talks to Leigh Fletcher from the University of Oxford about the outer solar system and Hugh Lang guides us through the night sky throughout May. Finally, this week's Subject of Science looks at the history of the zip. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-77/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-77/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:00:06 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1145 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-77/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skeptical Roundup and Inside Nature's Giants This week, Dean Burnett joins Rhys to discuss the latest skeptical news stories, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Skeptical Roundup and Inside Nature's Giants This week, Dean Burnett joins Rhys to discuss the latest skeptical news stories, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Aurelien Vadex, Simon Watt discussed Inside Nature's Giants and our Subject of Science is Max Planck. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-76/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-76/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:00:40 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1133 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-76/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Reviews & CERN Report On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews new books from Jim Al-Khalili and Ariadne Tampion, our STEM Ambassador of the Week ... Book Reviews & CERN Report On this week's programme, Dominic Lenton reviews new books from Jim Al-Khalili and Ariadne Tampion, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Obi Anyadike, Rhys visits CERN and Subject of Science looks at Leonardo da Vinci. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-75/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-75/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:00:42 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1111 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-75/feed/ 0 00:01:01 A Pythagorean Cabaret A chance to hear highlight's from the Pythagorean Cabaret recorded at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. Featuring Dean Burnett, Mark Lewney, Jon ... A Pythagorean Cabaret A chance to hear highlight's from the Pythagorean Cabaret recorded at the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. Featuring Dean Burnett, Mark Lewney, Jon Holt, Jon Chase, Huw James, Rhys Phillips, Chris North and David Steele. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-74/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-74/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:14:43 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1100 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-74/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Anti Hydrogen and Lay Science This week, Dirk Peter Van Der Werf tells us all about anti-hydrogen, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Mike Rose ... Anti Hydrogen and Lay Science This week, Dirk Peter Van Der Werf tells us all about anti-hydrogen, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Mike Rose from Tata Steel and Rhys' special guest in the second half of the programme is Martin Robbins from the Guardian. All that plus Subject of Science looks at Grimaldi. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-73/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-73/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:42:42 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1073 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-73/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Leap Seconds, Balloon Astronomy and I'm a Scientist Result On this week's programme, Julie Gould investigates the possible abolition of the leap second, our STEM Ambassador ... Leap Seconds, Balloon Astronomy and I'm a Scientist Result On this week's programme, Julie Gould investigates the possible abolition of the leap second, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dirk Peter Van der Werf, Chris North talks to William Grainger and Enzo Pascale about balloon borne astronomy, Subject of Science looks at geologist James Hutton and we reveal the winner of I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-72/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-72/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:55:29 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1067 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-72/feed/ 0 00:01:01 I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! Vicky-Jane Young, Ken Dutton-Regester, John Prytherch, Jarvist Frost and Indi Ghangrekar answer your questions on this week's programme. ... I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out of Here! Vicky-Jane Young, Ken Dutton-Regester, John Prytherch, Jarvist Frost and Indi Ghangrekar answer your questions on this week's programme. You can vote for your favourite scientist before 5pm (GMT) on Friday 23rd March 2012 at http://www.pythagoras-trousers.co.uk. Plus, a very special Subject of Science celebrating National Science & Engineering Week looks at Our World in Motion - The Pioneers of the British Railway. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-71/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-71/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:30:19 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1062 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-71/feed/ 0 00:01:01 iPad3, Running Technology and I'm a Scientist This week, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to take a look at the launch of the new iPad and running ... iPad3, Running Technology and I'm a Scientist This week, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to take a look at the launch of the new iPad and running shoe technology, Subject of Science looks at the invention of Catseyes and we launch our new radio version of I'm a Scientst, Get Me Out of Here! Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-70/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-70/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:30:06 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1045 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-70/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Faraday Letters and Interview with Chris Addison Frank James tells us about editing the complete collection of Faraday Letters, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Faraday Letters and Interview with Chris Addison Frank James tells us about editing the complete collection of Faraday Letters, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Steven Rees, Rhys goes backstage to talk to comedian Chris Addison about his love of science and Subject of Science looks at Lynn Margulis. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-69/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-69/#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:32:18 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1031 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-69/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skepticism in Uganda and the SOFIA Observatory Rhys talks to James Onen about the rise of skepticism in Uganda, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is ... Skepticism in Uganda and the SOFIA Observatory Rhys talks to James Onen about the rise of skepticism in Uganda, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Richard Dean, Chris North talks to Rhodri Evans about the SOFIA observatory and our Subject of Science looks at Carbon-14. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-68/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-68/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:19 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1022 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-68/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Whitehall II Report and Patriot Nurse This week, Julie Gould reports on the results from the Whitehall II report relating to dementia, our STEM Ambassador of ... Whitehall II Report and Patriot Nurse This week, Julie Gould reports on the results from the Whitehall II report relating to dementia, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ben Tapley from the Cardiff University School of Engineering, Rhys talks to Martine O'Callaghan about autism, vacine denial and the patriot nurse and Subject of Science looks at Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-67/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-67/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:30:25 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1014 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-67/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Reviews and Science of Art Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine recommends the latest science and technology related books, our STEM Ambassador of the ... Book Reviews and Science of Art Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine recommends the latest science and technology related books, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Asif Rahman, Christina Phillips talks about combining science with art and this week's Subject of Science is Galileo Galilei. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-66/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-66/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:09 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=1000 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-66/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Engineering Diploma and Gareth Mitchell This week, Rhys talks to Stephanie Fernandes from the IET about the recent downgrading of the Engineering Diploma, our STEM Ambassador ... Engineering Diploma and Gareth Mitchell This week, Rhys talks to Stephanie Fernandes from the IET about the recent downgrading of the Engineering Diploma, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Chris Martin from the Welsh School of Pharmacy and later on, Rhys' special guest is Gareth Mitchell, presenter of Click and lecturer in Science Communication at Imperial College, London. All that plus this week's Subject of Science looks at the invention of Bakelite. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-65/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-65/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:30:02 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=990 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-65/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Young Welsh Engineer of the Year and The Northern Lights This week, Jessica Jones talks to Rhys about winning the title of Young Welsh Engineer of ... Young Welsh Engineer of the Year and The Northern Lights This week, Jessica Jones talks to Rhys about winning the title of Young Welsh Engineer of the Year, what she did to get the title and her future plans. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is artist Christina Phillips. Chris North talks to Jim Wild about the aurora borealis and Hugh Lang gives us a guide to the night's sky throughout February. Finally, this week's Subject of Science looks at the development of LEGO. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-64/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-64/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:30:45 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=981 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-64/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skeptical Roundup and TNA Rhys Morgan pops in to round up the latest news from skeptical world, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ian Miller ... Skeptical Roundup and TNA Rhys Morgan pops in to round up the latest news from skeptical world, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ian Miller and Professor John Chaput explains the difference between DNA, RNA and TNA. All that plus this week's Subject of Science is Edward Jenner. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-63/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-63/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:30:49 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=973 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-63/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Hoff Crabs and Science Made Simple Rhys talks to Professor Alex Rogers from the Department of Zoology at Oxford University about a new species of Yeti ... Hoff Crabs and Science Made Simple Rhys talks to Professor Alex Rogers from the Department of Zoology at Oxford University about a new species of Yeti crab, nicknamed the Hoff crab. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Lisa Morgan from Magnox North. Later on, Wendy Sadler talks about Science Made Simple and this week's Subject of Science is Robert Van de Graaff. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-62/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-62/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:30:23 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=963 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-62/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Ereaders, Digital Waste and the Spaceguard Centre On the programme this week, Kris Sangani talks to Rhys about e-readers being the most popular gadget given at ... Ereaders, Digital Waste and the Spaceguard Centre On the programme this week, Kris Sangani talks to Rhys about e-readers being the most popular gadget given at Christmas and a new scheme set up to handle electrical and electronic waste products. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Karen Reed from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University. Later on, Rhys talks to Jay Tate from Spaceguard UK about the risk of near earth object collisions and what the Spaceguard centre is doing to prevent it. Finally, this week's Subject of Science looks at Alfred Russell Wallace. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-61/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-61/#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:30:47 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=956 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-61/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Science Review of 2011 Rhys is joined by Huw James and Tom Crick to digest the science news stories of the past twelve months. Science Review of 2011 Rhys is joined by Huw James and Tom Crick to digest the science news stories of the past twelve months. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-60/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-60/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:30:15 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=952 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-60/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Christmas Science Quiz Steve Watts representing South East Wales and Hugh Woodward representing South West Wales in the Pythagoras' Trousers Christmas Science Quiz! Will the ... Christmas Science Quiz Steve Watts representing South East Wales and Hugh Woodward representing South West Wales in the Pythagoras' Trousers Christmas Science Quiz! Will the East keep the trophy or will it be clinched by the West? Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-59/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-59/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:30:51 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=938 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-59/feed/ 0 00:01:01 International Year of Chemistry & Kepler 22-b This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Dayna Mason from the Royal Society of Chemistry about the International Year of ... International Year of Chemistry & Kepler 22-b This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Dayna Mason from the Royal Society of Chemistry about the International Year of Chemistry and the importance of the discipline to the UK. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dr. Lee Parry from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University. Later on, Dr. Chris North talks to Dr, Meg Schwamb from the Department of Astronomy at Yale University about the discovery of Kepler 22-b and the possibility of it being suitable for living organisms. Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University gives us his guide to the night's sky throughout January and Subject of Science looks at Sir. Humphrey Davey. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-58/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-58/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:30:24 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=928 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-58/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Christmas Books and Lightning Laboratory This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine joins Rhys to recommend several science, engineering and technology related books out ... Christmas Books and Lightning Laboratory This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine joins Rhys to recommend several science, engineering and technology related books out in time for Christmas. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Kelly Williamson from Newport University. Later on, Rhys is joined by Professor Manu Hadad and Philip Leichauer from the School of Engineering at Cardiff University and Dr Matthew Cole from EADS Innovation Works to discuss the opening of the Morgan-Botti Lightning Laboratory. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Alfred Nobel. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-57/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-57/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:30:12 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=919 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-57/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Burzynski Clinic & Alok Jha On this week's programme, Rhys Morgan tells us about his recent battle with the Burzinsky Clinic, our STEM Ambassador of ... The Burzynski Clinic & Alok Jha On this week's programme, Rhys Morgan tells us about his recent battle with the Burzinsky Clinic, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dr. Kelly Berube from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University. Later on, Rhys talks to Guardian science correspondent Alok Jha about science journalism and Subject of Science celebrates the invention of the neon light. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-56/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-56/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:30:06 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=900 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-56/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Queen Elizabeth Prize and the Zooniverse This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Tony Whitehead, Director of Policy & Governance for the IET about the newly announced ... Queen Elizabeth Prize and the Zooniverse This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Tony Whitehead, Director of Policy & Governance for the IET about the newly announced £1 million Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Helen Green. Later on, Chris North talks to Rob Simpson from Oxford University about the Zooniverse and Hugh Lang gives a guide to the night's sky for December. Finally, this week's Subject of Science celebrates the publication of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species". Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-55/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-55/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:30:15 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=883 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-55/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Communicating Scientific Research & Embryonic Stem Cells On this week's show, Julie Gould reports on the work that Helen Czerski is doing to communicate science of ... Communicating Scientific Research & Embryonic Stem Cells On this week's show, Julie Gould reports on the work that Helen Czerski is doing to communicate science of interest and importance to the general public, Sian Ashton from See-Science is our STEM Ambassador of the Week, Rhys talks to Alysia Battersby from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University about the use of embryonic stem cells in treating neurodegenerative diseases and we have a velcro themed Subject of Science. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-54/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-54/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:30:30 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=870 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-54/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Consumer Technology & Particle Physics This week, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to discuss the latest releases from Apple, the BlackBerry outages, DAB radio and going wireless. ... Consumer Technology & Particle Physics This week, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to discuss the latest releases from Apple, the BlackBerry outages, DAB radio and going wireless. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Wendy Sadler, Director of Science Made Simple. Professor Chris Allton from Swansea University discusses particle physics and Subject of Science looks at World Diabetes Day and the discoverer of insulin, Frederick Banting. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-53/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-53/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:30:40 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=857 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-53/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Welsh Aerospace Industry & Professor Chris French On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Paul Lindsay from the Aerospace Wales Forum about Wales' part in the ... Welsh Aerospace Industry & Professor Chris French On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Paul Lindsay from the Aerospace Wales Forum about Wales' part in the aerospace industry and what it needs to do to stay ahead of the game. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jay Tate from the Spaceguard Centre UK. Later on, our special guest if Professor Chris French, Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He talks about anomalastic psychology, the Skeptic magazine and false memories. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is American neuropsychiatrist, Eric Kandel. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-52/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-52/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:30:34 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=844 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-52/feed/ 0 00:01:01 A Genuine Psychic and the ALMA Telescope This week as it's Halloween, Rhys opens his mind and welcomes a genuine psychic, Bob Ramsey into the studio ... A Genuine Psychic and the ALMA Telescope This week as it's Halloween, Rhys opens his mind and welcomes a genuine psychic, Bob Ramsey into the studio to channel some of the great scientists, inventors and philosophers from our past. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dr. Tim Jones from the School of Earth & Ocean Sciences at Cardiff University. Later on, Chris North talks to Dr. John Richer at Cambridge University about the Atacama Large Millimetre Array project. He also takes a look at the night's sky throughout November with Hugh Lang. Finally, the last of our Subjects of Science commemorating Black History Month profiles scientist and athlete, Meredith Gourdine. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-51/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-51/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:30:18 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=830 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-51/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Autumn skeptics roundup and cell transplants for neurodegenerative disorders This week, Dr. Dean Burnett joins Rhys to discuss the Psychic Sally case, Project Barnham, Richard Dawkins, ... Autumn skeptics roundup and cell transplants for neurodegenerative disorders This week, Dr. Dean Burnett joins Rhys to discuss the Psychic Sally case, Project Barnham, Richard Dawkins, superstitions in rugby and the University of Wales. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Haley Gomez from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University. Later on, Dr. Emma Lane from the School of Pharmacy at Cardiff University talks about replacing brain cells in patients with neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's and Huntingdon's disease. And our fourth Black History Month special Subject of Science is statistician David Blackwell. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-50/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-50/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:30:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=814 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-50/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Invisibility Cloaks and Indian Summer On this week's episode, reporter Julie Gould reports on research conducted by Professor Ortwin Hess at Imperial College, London. Our STEM ... Invisibility Cloaks and Indian Summer On this week's episode, reporter Julie Gould reports on research conducted by Professor Ortwin Hess at Imperial College, London. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is particle physicist Professor Chris Allton at Swansea University. Later on, Michael Fish talks to Rhys about the recent unseasonably warm spell of weather. Finally our third special Black History Month edition of Subject of Science looks at the inventor to the pre-cursor of the gas mask, Garrett Morgan. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-49/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-49/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:30:42 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=804 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-49/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Reviews & The IgNobel Prizes 2011 This week, we welcome Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine back to the show to review Artificial Intelligence: ... Book Reviews & The IgNobel Prizes 2011 This week, we welcome Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine back to the show to review Artificial Intelligence: The Basics by Kevin Warwick and Electric Bicycles: The Complete Guide by David Henshaw and Richard Peace. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Paul Stephenson from Magic Mathworks. Marc Abrahams joins Rhys to take a look over this year's IgNobel Prize winners. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is American physician Charles Drew. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-48/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-48/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:30:27 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=792 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-48/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Speedy Neutrinos and Bang! Goes the Theory This week, Rhys talks to Professor Chris Allton from Swansea University about the neutrinos at CERN that appear to ... Speedy Neutrinos and Bang! Goes the Theory This week, Rhys talks to Professor Chris Allton from Swansea University about the neutrinos at CERN that appear to have travelled faster than the speed of light - he asks him what this will mean for science if found to be true and what the other explanations are for the data appearing in this way. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Paul Lindsay, Head of Operations at the Aerospace Wales Forum. Later on, Rhys catches up with the presenters of Bang! Goes the Theory - Dallas Campbell, Jem Stansfield, Liz Bonnin and Dr. Yan Wong - at their roadshow in Cwmbran. Finally, in the first of this year's Subjects of Science celebrating Black History Month, we take a look at the inventor of the first water pistol - Lonnie Johnson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-47/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-47/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:30:32 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=771 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-47/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The UARS Satellite and The Faulkes Telescope Project This week, Rhys chats to Chris North about the UARS satellite, how often these sorts of things fall ... The UARS Satellite and The Faulkes Telescope Project This week, Rhys chats to Chris North about the UARS satellite, how often these sorts of things fall out of the sky and how dangerous they are. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Alysia Battersby from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University. Chris then talks to Hannah Blythe, a school pupil who spent a summer placement on the Faulkes Telescope Project. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Alexander Fleming's discovery of Penicillin. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-46/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-46/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:30:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=761 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-46/feed/ 1 00:01:01 Synthetically Grown Meat & The Airbike This week, Julie Gould reports on technology being developed by Mark Post at Maastricht University to produce meat products from ... Synthetically Grown Meat & The Airbike This week, Julie Gould reports on technology being developed by Mark Post at Maastricht University to produce meat products from stem cells in factories. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Emma Lane from the Welsh School of Pharmacy. Later on, Rhys talks to Jon Meyer from EADS Innovation Works about the Airbike, a bike printed from powdered nylon. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Michael Faraday. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-45/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-45/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:30:00 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=732 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-45/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Consumer Technology Roundup & Engineers doing Business On this week's programme, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to discuss the resignation of Steve Jobs from Apple and HP's ... Consumer Technology Roundup & Engineers doing Business On this week's programme, Kris Sangani joins Rhys to discuss the resignation of Steve Jobs from Apple and HP's exit from the personal computer market. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Liz Terry from See-Science. Later on, following Lord Alan Sugar's comments that engineers don't make good businessmen, Rhys talks to IET trustee Alan Watts about what skills engineers do and don't possess that put them in a good place to run a business. Finally, this week's Subject of Science looks at the Newport Transporter Bridge. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-44/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-44/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:30:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=722 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-44/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Large Hadron Collider & Jim Al-Khalili This week, in the return of Pythagoras' Trousers, Rhys talks to Professor Lyn Evans at CERN to get an ... The Large Hadron Collider & Jim Al-Khalili This week, in the return of Pythagoras' Trousers, Rhys talks to Professor Lyn Evans at CERN to get an update on the current status of the search for the Higgs-Boson particle admist a summer of confusing and contrasting stories about the Large Hadron Collider. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Cerian Angharad from See-Science. Later on, Jim Al-Khalili discusses his research in fields of theoretical physics, his latest TV appearances and upcoming radio show. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is inventor George Wilkinson. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:05 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=715 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-club/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Scientific Comedy & Funny Science Dr. Dean Burnett hosts an evening of scientific comedy and funny science. Featuring Bruce Etherington, Piers Stanger, Bob Ramsey, Trevor J ... Scientific Comedy & Funny Science Dr. Dean Burnett hosts an evening of scientific comedy and funny science. Featuring Bruce Etherington, Piers Stanger, Bob Ramsey, Trevor J Williams and Chris Chopping. If you enjoy this, you can listen to extra material and backstage interviews in Dean's Humourology Podcast. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-8/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-8/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:30:08 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=711 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-8/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Adventures in Science Speaker: Huw James Science Junkie Huw James talks about his work promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the general public and school children. ... Adventures in Science Speaker: Huw James Science Junkie Huw James talks about his work promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics to the general public and school children. In his lecture, he explains how sport can be used as a method of science engagement and communication. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-7/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-7/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:30:55 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=705 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-7/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Making Houdini Safe Speaker: Prof. Jon Holt The worlds of systems engineering and escapology overlap in a spectacular fashion when Dr Jon Holt, internationally renowned systems engineer, ... Making Houdini Safe Speaker: Prof. Jon Holt The worlds of systems engineering and escapology overlap in a spectacular fashion when Dr Jon Holt, internationally renowned systems engineer, puts his life on the line recreating and re-engineering Houdini’s classic upside down straitjacket escape, but on a burning rope! Jon abandons his usual mentalism performances to demonstrate how rigorous engineering techniques can be applied to safety-critical systems (any system where people may be hurt if things go wrong) by performing this classic stunt. Jon has previously won awards for his original and innovative approaches to teaching and disseminating engineering best practice and this stunt shows his latest, and most spectacular, effort to date. Jon will be delivering a lecture to explain how this was done.  Jon Holt is an engineer by day, a mentalist by night and a Member of Psycrets. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-6/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-6/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:30:26 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=701 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-6/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Intelligence - An Artificial Construct? Speaker: Dr. Dean Burnett Pythagoras’ Trousers regular, skeptic, comedian and neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett takes a look at the concept of intelligence. Intelligence - An Artificial Construct? Speaker: Dr. Dean Burnett Pythagoras’ Trousers regular, skeptic, comedian and neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett takes a look at the concept of intelligence. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-5/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-5/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:30:11 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=695 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-5/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Lightning - Understanding One of Nature's Most Beautiful Phenomena Speaker: Rhys Phillips Host of Pythagoras' Trousers, Rhys Phillips takes a look at the physics behind lightning. Lightning - Understanding One of Nature's Most Beautiful Phenomena Speaker: Rhys Phillips Host of Pythagoras' Trousers, Rhys Phillips takes a look at the physics behind lightning. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-4/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-4/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:30:52 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=690 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-4/feed/ 0 00:01:01 In Space, Noone Can Hear You Scream Speaker: Dr. Chris North Dr. Chris North takes a look at how astronomy can use sounds instead of pictures. In Space, Noone Can Hear You Scream Speaker: Dr. Chris North Dr. Chris North takes a look at how astronomy can use sounds instead of pictures. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-3/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-3/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:30:23 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=684 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-3/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Cancer, Inflammation and the Disappearing Honey Bee Speakers: Gary Smith & Paul Jaep Gary Smith and Paul Jaep put forward their opinions and theories on inappropriate inflammation ... Cancer, Inflammation and the Disappearing Honey Bee Speakers: Gary Smith & Paul Jaep Gary Smith and Paul Jaep put forward their opinions and theories on inappropriate inflammation and possible affect that antibiotics are having on the honey bee. Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this lecture are entirely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent those of Pythagoras' Trousers, the Institution of Engineering & Technology or Radio Cardiff. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-2/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-2/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:30:58 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=679 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-2/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Bleachgate Scandal Speaker: Rhys Morgan In August last year, Rhys Morgan shot to Internet fame after uploading a video to Twitter. The video told of how ... The Bleachgate Scandal Speaker: Rhys Morgan In August last year, Rhys Morgan shot to Internet fame after uploading a video to Twitter. The video told of how Rhys, a sufferer of Crohn's disease, had sought help and support for his condition in an online forum. On that website, he came across a product called Miracle Mineral Solution, which claimed not only to be a cure for Crohn's disease but also many other conditions including cancer. To Rhys, the product looked too good to be true. Having also recently come across the skeptical community, who in part try to raise awareness of the dangers of non-conventional medicine, he was inspired to investigate the claims. Rhys will talk on what he discovered, the backlash that resulted and the impact it has had. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-1/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-1/#comments Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:30:13 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=675 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/the-pythagoras-lectures-series-1-episode-1/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Rock Guitar in Eleven Dimensions Speaker: Dr. Mark Lewney What causes the revolutionary, history-changing sound of rock guitar, and how does it help us to understand ... Rock Guitar in Eleven Dimensions Speaker: Dr. Mark Lewney What causes the revolutionary, history-changing sound of rock guitar, and how does it help us to understand the nature of the stuff we’re made of? Famelab winner Mark Lewney explains the physics of rock using riffs from Vivaldi to AC/DC, explains the secret of the Stradivarius, and shows how string vibrations might lie at the heart of the Big Questions about the universe. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-43/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-43/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:30:30 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=661 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-43/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Books, Technology & Mars Rovers On the last programme before the summer break, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews The Filter Bubble – What ... Books, Technology & Mars Rovers On the last programme before the summer break, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews The Filter Bubble – What the Internet is Hiding From You by Eli Pariser and Time Travel – A Writer’s Guide to the Real Science of Plausible Time Travel by Paul J Nahin. Kris Sangani discusses the new releases of its desktop and mobile operating systems as well as its iCloud service. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Zoe Hughes from Tata Steel. Later on, Chris North talks to Steve Squyres from Cornell University about the latest results from the Spirit and Opportunity Mars Exploration Rovers and Hugh Lang gives us a guide to the night’s sky throughout July, August and September. Finally, this week’s Subject of Science celebrates the anniversary of the first ever cash machine. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-42/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-42/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:30:06 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=650 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-42/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Summer Skeptics Roundup and EADS Foundation Wales This week, Dr. Dean Burnett joins Rhys in the studio to talk about German Catholic doctors who've been prescribing ... Summer Skeptics Roundup and EADS Foundation Wales This week, Dr. Dean Burnett joins Rhys in the studio to talk about German Catholic doctors who've been prescribing homeopathic treatments for homosexuals and the new college of learning proposed by A.C. Grayling. We also reveal the plan for something exciting happening next year in Cardiff. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Rachel Taylor from Bangor University. Later on, Rhys talks to Gary Clayton about the launch of a new research collaboration, EADS Foundation Wales and reports from the launch event with former First Minister for Wales Rhodri Morgan and Professor Lord Robert Winston. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Lloyd Hall. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no