http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers The Science & Technology Radio Show Mon, 14 May 2012 20:00:24 +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-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/ 0 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/ 0 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/ 0 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/ 0 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/ 0 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/ 0 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 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-41/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-41/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:30:04 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=636 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-41/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Pain Relief & Tissue Engineering This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Giadomenico Ianetti from University College, London about his research into pain relief by crossing your ... Pain Relief & Tissue Engineering This week, Rhys talks to Dr. Giadomenico Ianetti from University College, London about his research into pain relief by crossing your arms and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Simone Lowthe-Thomas from the Severn Wye Energy Agency. Dr. Kelly BéruBé from the Lung and Particle Research Group at Cardiff University's School of Biosciences discusses alternatives to testing medicines on animals and this week's Subject of Science is James Maxwell. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-40/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-40/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:30:58 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=628 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-40/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Tribe without Time & Jon Ronson On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Professor Chris Sinah from the University of Portsmouth about an Amazonian tribe who ... Tribe without Time & Jon Ronson On this week's programme, Rhys talks to Professor Chris Sinah from the University of Portsmouth about an Amazonian tribe who don't have an abstract concept of time. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Kevin Titley from Magnox North and later on, Jon Ronson joins Rhys to talk about his new book and what interests him about science. Finally this weeks Subject of Science is Richard Smalley. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-39/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-39/#comments Mon, 30 May 2011 19:30:04 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=588 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-39/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Live from the Valleys Discovery Festival A Bank Holiday Special recorded live at the Valleys Discovery Festival. Rhys presents the show from Cyfarthfa Park in Merthyr ... Live from the Valleys Discovery Festival A Bank Holiday Special recorded live at the Valleys Discovery Festival. Rhys presents the show from Cyfarthfa Park in Merthyr on the final day of the festival with festival organiser David Llewellyn, Rhian Morgan from the Telling Stories project and science rapper Jon Chase. Topics include the scientific heritage of the Welsh valleys, genetics and engaging children in science through children's television. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-38/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-38/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 21:30:44 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=580 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-38/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Fascinating Flying, Playstation Security and Einstein's Evidence This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews Inflight Science by Brian Clegg and Kris Sangani discusses ... Fascinating Flying, Playstation Security and Einstein's Evidence This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews Inflight Science by Brian Clegg and Kris Sangani discusses Sony's Playstation security breach and Micrsoft's takeover of Skype. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Peter Wells from Hoare Lea. Later on, Chris North talks to Francis Everitt from Stanford University about the latest results from the Gravity Probe B which has provided us with further evidence to help prove Einstein's Theory of General Relativity and Hugh Lang gives us a guide to the night's sky throughout June. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is American biologist, Joshua Lederberg. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-37/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-37/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 21:25:34 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=574 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-37/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus & UAVs in Arable Farming Rhys talks to Paul Stephenson about the Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus and why it's important for children ... Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus & UAVs in Arable Farming Rhys talks to Paul Stephenson about the Magic Mathworks Travelling Circus and why it's important for children to experience maths using all of their senses. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ben Jones from Wales and West Utilities. Later on, Rhys discusses the use of UAVs in Arable Farming with Steve Keyworth from Environment Systems who are working on Project Ursula. And finally, this week's Subject of Science is French mathematician Joseph Fourier. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-36/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-36/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 19:30:17 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=568 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-36/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Fossilised Spiders and Science Date 3 This week, Gemma Lavender talks to Professor Paul Selden of the University of Kansas about the discovery of the largest ... Fossilised Spiders and Science Date 3 This week, Gemma Lavender talks to Professor Paul Selden of the University of Kansas about the discovery of the largest ever fossilised spider. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Heather Jackson from the National Museum of Wales. Later on, Rhys reports from the recent Science Date 3.0 and this week's Subject of Science is Antoine Lavoisier. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-35/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-35/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 19:30:03 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=565 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-35/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Bank Holiday Skeptical Special: Alternative Medicine, Bate's Method, Anti-vaccination Campaigns & Scientology Rhys returns to the airwaves with a Skeptical special. Guests Dean Burnett, Rhys Morgan ... Bank Holiday Skeptical Special: Alternative Medicine, Bate's Method, Anti-vaccination Campaigns & Scientology Rhys returns to the airwaves with a Skeptical special. Guests Dean Burnett, Rhys Morgan and John Dixon give their views on alternative medicine, Bate's method of improving sight, the anti-vaccination campaigns & the subsequent consequences and the church of Scientology. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-34/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-34/#comments Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:36:17 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=556 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-34/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Bank Holiday Astronomy Special: Herschel Space Mission Dr. Chris North presents a special edition of the programme looking at the Herschel mission and cosmic dust. With ... Bank Holiday Astronomy Special: Herschel Space Mission Dr. Chris North presents a special edition of the programme looking at the Herschel mission and cosmic dust. With guests Amanda Bauer, Haley Gomez, Jason Kirk, Matt Griffin and Steve Eales. Plus Hugh Lang looks ahead to the night's sky throughout May. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-33/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-33/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:30:44 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=552 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-33/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Space books, Digital TV & Nuclear Energy This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews a revised edition of Spaceman by Jamie Doran and ... Space books, Digital TV & Nuclear Energy This week, Dominic Lenton from Engineering & Technology Magazine reviews a revised edition of Spaceman by Jamie Doran and Piers Bizony as well as some new Haynes Manuals that have recently been published. Kris Sangani explains what's happening to digital TV channels as the UK undergoes the digital switchover and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Tim Bowen from the Institute of Nephrology at Cardiff University. Radio Cardiff's Jane Morris talks to Tony Whitehead from the IET about the risks associated with nuclear energy in light of the recent disaster in Japan and this week's Subject of Science is Charles Darwin's grandfather, Erasmus Darwin. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-32/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-32/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:48:54 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=539 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-32/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Bubble Dynamics & Acid Mine Erosion On this week's show, Tim Phillips from the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University joins Rhys in the studio to ... Bubble Dynamics & Acid Mine Erosion On this week's show, Tim Phillips from the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the effects bubbles can have and why research into how they behave is important. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Andrew Taylor from Magnox North. Later on, Jennifer Geroni from Cardiff University's Geoenvironmental Research Centre explains what Acid Mine Erosion is and explains her research into various methods of treating it. Finally, this week's Subject of Science celebrates Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-31/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-31/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:30:51 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=533 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-31/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Ancient Arrowheads & Quentin Cooper On this week's show, Rhys talks to Michael Waters from Texas A&M University about the discovery of arrowheads dating back to ... Ancient Arrowheads & Quentin Cooper On this week's show, Rhys talks to Michael Waters from Texas A&M University about the discovery of arrowheads dating back to before American's were previously known to have existed. Our STEM Ambassador is Mike O'Gundare, a PhD student at Swansea University. Later on, Quentin Cooper joins Rhys to talk about Material World, communicating science and the Cheltenham Science Festival. And this week's Subject of Science celebrates the 42nd anniversary of the first human artificial heart implant. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-30/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-30/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:30:22 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=527 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-30/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Book Club, Tablets & Messenger This week, Dominic Lenton from the IET reviews The Information by James Gleick and Kris Sangani talks about the launch of ... Book Club, Tablets & Messenger This week, Dominic Lenton from the IET reviews The Information by James Gleick and Kris Sangani talks about the launch of the iPad 2. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Derek Sheehan. Later on, Chris North from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University is joined by David Rothery from the Open University to talk about the Messenger mission to Mercury and Hugh Lang looks ahead to the night's sky throughout April. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is zoologist Marlin Perkins. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-29/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-29/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:30:25 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=519 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-29/feed/ 0 00:01:01 National Science & Engineering Week This week, as National Science & Engineering Week draws to a close there's a chance to hear all 5 parts of ... National Science & Engineering Week This week, as National Science & Engineering Week draws to a close there's a chance to hear all 5 parts of A Short History of Communication. Plus Rhys reports on the IET Faraday Challenge and Techniquest's NSEW Weekend Celebration. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-28/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-28/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:30:43 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=511 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-28/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Brain Scanning & Engineering Competition This week, as it's Brain Awareness Week, neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett pops in to talk about brain scans, what we can ... Brain Scanning & Engineering Competition This week, as it's Brain Awareness Week, neuroscientist Dr. Dean Burnett pops in to talk about brain scans, what we can really tell from them and why stories involving them seem to be becoming increasingly popular. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week, Sarah Fyson, is also a neuroscientist. Later on, Craig Smith tells us about an IET Engineering Competition being organised for National Science & Engineering Week before reading Subject of Science which this week focuses on geologist Giovanni Arduino. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-27/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-27/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:30:43 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=504 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-27/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Mass Extinction & Bad Science On this week's show, Rhys chats to his special guest, Dr. Ben Goldacre about Bad Science, libel laws, Gillian McKeith and ... Mass Extinction & Bad Science On this week's show, Rhys chats to his special guest, Dr. Ben Goldacre about Bad Science, libel laws, Gillian McKeith and Uncaged Monkeys amongst other things. Also, Gemma Lavender reports on the possibility of the Earth's sixth mass extinction, our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Graham Rowland from Tata Steel and our Subject of Science is astronomer Alan Hale. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-26/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-26/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:06:53 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=484 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-26/feed/ 0 29:09 February Books, Technology & Astronomy Dominic Lenton and Kris Sangani from the IET join Rhys to review the latest books and technology. Dominic chooses Periodic Tales ... February Books, Technology & Astronomy Dominic Lenton and Kris Sangani from the IET join Rhys to review the latest books and technology. Dominic chooses Periodic Tales by Hugh Aldersly Williams and Bad Ideas by Robert Winston while Kris tells us about jet powered cars. This week’s STEM Ambassador is Helen Cantwell from 3M. Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University pop in for our monthly roundup of news from the astronomy world. Chris talks to Dr. Lucie Green about the sun and Hugh gives us a look ahead to the night sky throughout March. Finally, this week’s Subject of Science is Wallace Caruthers. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-25/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-25/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:30:46 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=477 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-25/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Sense About Science & Engineering Diploma This week, we talk to Sile Lane from Sense About Science about the charity, it's aims and what it's done ... Sense About Science & Engineering Diploma This week, we talk to Sile Lane from Sense About Science about the charity, it's aims and what it's done so far. This week's STEM Ambassador is Dr. Tom Crick from UWIC. Hugo Donaldson from the IET tells us about the Engineering Diploma and our Subject of Science is Howard Florey. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-24/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-24/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:30:09 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=468 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-24/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Science of Love & The 10:23 Campaign This week, to mark Valentine’s Day, we look at the science of love. We ask what makes people ... The Science of Love & The 10:23 Campaign This week, to mark Valentine’s Day, we look at the science of love. We ask what makes people find each other attractive? Is there such thing as love at first sight? And how can you make love last? Giving us the answers is Dr. Martin Graff from the School of Psychology & Education at the University of Glamorgan. This week's STEM Ambassador is David Jones from the Environment Agency Wales. We also have coverage of the recent 10:23 campaign against homeopathy in Cardiff and a special Subject of Science looks at the invention of the telephone. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-23/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-23/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:30:50 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=460 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-23/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Dinosaurs & Prime Numbers This week, the discovery of a one-fingered dinosaur in Inner Mongolia. We talk to Michael Pittman from University College, London about the ... Dinosaurs & Prime Numbers This week, the discovery of a one-fingered dinosaur in Inner Mongolia. We talk to Michael Pittman from University College, London about the discovery of the parrot-sized Linhenykus. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Chris Hopkins, Head of Clinical Engineering and Physical Sciences for the Cwm Taf Health Board. Later, special guest Marcus du Sautoy discusses the importance of prime numbers, where they're found in nature and 42 may not only be the answer to them as well as life, the universe and everything. Finally, this week’s Subject of Science is molecular biologist, Max Ferdinand Perutz. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-22/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-22/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:30:57 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=449 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-22/feed/ 1 00:01:01 January Books, Gadgets & Astronomy This week we launch a brand new feature – Dominic Lenton and Kris Sangani from the IET join Rhys to review ... January Books, Gadgets & Astronomy This week we launch a brand new feature – Dominic Lenton and Kris Sangani from the IET join Rhys to review the latest books and gadgets. Dominic chooses The Winter of Our Disconnect by Susan Maushart and Kris talks about electronic cigarettes. This week’s STEM Ambassador is graduate engineer Dan Livermore from VolkerStevin Ltd. Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University pop in for our monthly roundup of news from the astronomy world as well as a look ahead to February’s night sky. And this week’s Subject of Science is botanist Gotlieb Haberlandt. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-21/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-21/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:00:56 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=442 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-21/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Technology for Diabetics & Inappropriate Inflammation This week, Dr. Bill Sandham from Scotsig talks us through how technology has helped diabetes sufferers over the years. Our ... Technology for Diabetics & Inappropriate Inflammation This week, Dr. Bill Sandham from Scotsig talks us through how technology has helped diabetes sufferers over the years. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Iain Allardyce from Cassidian Systems. Later, Gary Smith outlines his research into inappropriate inflammation. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is engineer William Jessop. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-20/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-20/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:00:43 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=434 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-20/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Winter Skeptics Roundup & Stargazing LIVE! This week, Dr. Dean Burnett pops into the studio to discuss the latest happenings in the world of skepticism and ... Winter Skeptics Roundup & Stargazing LIVE! This week, Dr. Dean Burnett pops into the studio to discuss the latest happenings in the world of skepticism and look forward to the upcoming talks at Skeptics in the Pub. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Christine Purslow from the Cardiff University School of Optometry. Later, Rhys reports from the Stargazing LIVE! event at Glamorgan University where he chats to people from the Faulkes and Herschel projects, Usk and Cardiff Astronomical Societies, Dark Sky Wales, the Science Junkie, the organisers and the visitors. Finally this week's Subject of Science is Benjamin Franklin. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-19/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-19/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:00:19 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=427 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-19/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Low Carbon Economy & Gas Turbine Research Centre On this week's environmentally friendly show, Rhys talks to IET President Nigel Burton about what Britain should be ... Low Carbon Economy & Gas Turbine Research Centre On this week's environmentally friendly show, Rhys talks to IET President Nigel Burton about what Britain should be doing to sustain a low carbon economy. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Alun Armstrong, Managing Director of Metrology Systems Wales. Richard Marsh from the School of Engineering at Cardiff University joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the research work being done by the Gas Turbine Research Centre. Finally, the first Subject of Science of 2011 is astronomer Caroline Herschel. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-18/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-18/#comments Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:00:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=404 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-18/feed/ 0 00:01:01 New Year Special: Review of 2010 On the first show of 2011, Rhys is joined by a panel of guests to look back at the news ... New Year Special: Review of 2010 On the first show of 2011, Rhys is joined by a panel of guests to look back at the news from the worlds of science and technology in 2010. Joining Rhys to discuss topics such as the 10:23 campaign, the extinction of woolly mammoths and water on the moon are Dr. Chris North and Dr. Dean Burnett. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-17/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-17/#comments Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:00:33 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=401 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-17/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Christmas Special! This week, Rhys hosts a special Boxing Day science quiz! It's South West Wales vs. South East Wales as two engineers go head to ... Christmas Special! This week, Rhys hosts a special Boxing Day science quiz! It's South West Wales vs. South East Wales as two engineers go head to head in this battle of brains. Representing the West it's the voice of Subject of Science who can usually be found working as a process control engineer at Tata Steel - Craig Smith. For the East, we welcome Cassidian engineering graduate Sarah Maber. But who will win? Tune in to find out! Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-16/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-16/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:00:58 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=391 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-16/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Xmas Gifts & Astronomy Roundup This week, Rhys looks at two items that would make ideal Christmas gifts for scientists - Louise Crane talks about the ... Xmas Gifts & Astronomy Roundup This week, Rhys looks at two items that would make ideal Christmas gifts for scientists - Louise Crane talks about the Geek Calender and Steven Goldfarb tells us all about the Resonance CD from the CERN ATLAS project. This week's STEM Ambassador is Chris O'Brien, an environmental engineer from Tata Steel. As it's the last regular show before Christmas, we're joined once again by Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University. Chris tells us about the forthcoming solar and lunar eclipses and Hugh provides the guide to the night's sky in January. Finally, this week’s Subject of Science looks at Alois Alzheimer. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-15/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-15/#comments Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:02:03 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=381 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-15/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The WIMCS & 20 Years of the Web This week, Terry Lyons joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the Wales Institute of Mathematical ... The WIMCS & 20 Years of the Web This week, Terry Lyons joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the Wales Institute of Mathematical & Computational Sciences and the programmes they are currently involved in. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Hugh Griffiths, a microbiologist who now works in the media. It’s 20 years since the first website was launched and to mark this, we chat to Chris Edwards about how the internet has evolved over the last 20 years. Finally, this week’s Subject of Science is Robert Noyce. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-14/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-14/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 08:00:39 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=365 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-14/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Nanoporous Metals & Christmas for Godless People This week, we talk to Bill Campbell, CEO of Nanotecture who have just won the Frost & Sullivan EU ... Nanoporous Metals & Christmas for Godless People This week, we talk to Bill Campbell, CEO of Nanotecture who have just won the Frost & Sullivan EU Technology Innovation Award for their work on using nanoporous metals for improving energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Ian Amos, a Highway Engineer from Arup. Later on, Rhys goes to Bristol to chat to Robin Ince over tea and flapjacks about his upcoming Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is inventor Robert Watson-Watt. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-13/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-13/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2010 08:00:49 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=353 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-13/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Bright Club & November Astronomy Roundup This week, neuroscientist and standup comedian Dean Burnett pops in to talk to Rhys about why science and comedy seem ... Bright Club & November Astronomy Roundup This week, neuroscientist and standup comedian Dean Burnett pops in to talk to Rhys about why science and comedy seem to work so well together and about the launch of Cardiff's Bright Club. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is technical buyer Keri Cope from Siemens. In our astronomy roundup, Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University, give us the latest astro-news and look ahead to what we can see in the night's sky over December. Finally, this week's Subject of Science looks at the life of Scottish science writer, Mary Fairfax-Somerville. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-12/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-12/#comments Sun, 21 Nov 2010 08:00:32 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=338 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-12/feed/ 0 00:01:01 25 Years of Techniquest & Making Houdini Safe This week, James Lewindon, Head of Projects at Techniquest joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the ... 25 Years of Techniquest & Making Houdini Safe This week, James Lewindon, Head of Projects at Techniquest joins Rhys in the studio to talk about the history of the centre, his favourite exhibits and what to look forward to in the future. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is civil engineer Nikki Stockbridge from Arup. Jon Holt from Atego pops in to tell us about how he relied on systems engineering modeling when attempting the famous upside down straight-jacket escape. Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Thomas Eddison. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-11/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-11/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 08:00:01 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=333 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-11/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Volcanic Ash & Guitar Physics On this week's show, we discuss the possible human health risks caused by the Icelandic E15 Volcano with Dr. Tim Jones, ... Volcanic Ash & Guitar Physics On this week's show, we discuss the possible human health risks caused by the Icelandic E15 Volcano with Dr. Tim Jones, Senior Lecturer at the Cardiff University School of Earth & Social Sciences. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is David Dodd from Scottish Power. We also welcome guitar physicist Dr. Mark Lewney into the studio. He explains why the rock guitar has such a distinctive sound and how the whole world could be made of music! Finally, this week's Subject of Science is Chinese engineer and pioneer of pre-stressed concrete, Tung-Yen Lin. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-10/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-10/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:00:11 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=320 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-10/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Comprehensive Spending Review & Improbable Research This week, we look back at the recent comprehensive spending review and the implication it will have on the ... Comprehensive Spending Review & Improbable Research This week, we look back at the recent comprehensive spending review and the implication it will have on the science and engineering sectors in the UK. Joining Rhys to discuss this is Dr. Jenny Rohn, Director of the Science is Vital campaign and Hugo Donaldson, Principal Policy Advisor for the IET. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Jacqui Mulville from Cardiff University's School of History, Archeology and Religion. Editor of Annals of Improbable Research, Marc Abrahams joins Rhys down the line from America to discuss his favourite pieces of research and the results of the recent IgNobel Awards. Finally, we feature our very first Subject of Science - American scientist, Philip Morrison. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-9/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-9/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:00:09 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=299 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-9/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Halloween Special! This week, the studio is invaded by a Dalek.... well not really, it's actually Nicholas Briggs, the man behind the voice of the Daleks ... Halloween Special! This week, the studio is invaded by a Dalek.... well not really, it's actually Nicholas Briggs, the man behind the voice of the Daleks on Doctor Who. He talks to us about the technology used to generate the voices of the Daleks and how they are operated. Our final Back to Black profile looks at neurosurgeon Ben Carson and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Dr. Hefin Jones from the School of Biosciences at Cardiff University. Finally, in our regular Astronomy feature with Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University, Chris talks to Ed Gomez about the possibility of alien life on other planets and Hugh gives us a preview of the night sky in November. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-8/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-8/#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:00:03 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=286 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-8/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Science Cafe & Green Rebound Effects This week, Huw James pops into the studio to talk about the new season of talks at the Cardiff Science ... Science Cafe & Green Rebound Effects This week, Huw James pops into the studio to talk about the new season of talks at the Cardiff Science Cafe which starts up again next week. He is joined by Ian Lewis from Tenovus who is giving the first talk in November. Patricia Bath is profiled in Back to Black and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Gemma Lavender, an astrophysics masters student at Cardiff University. Finally, we talk to Yvonne Huebner about the rebound effects of various ways of reducing carbon emissions from the transport sector. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-7/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-7/#comments Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:00:58 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=280 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-7/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Challenging the Establishment & the Bleachgate  Scandal This week, we talk to Piers Bizony about Normalisation of Deviance, a term used to describe the situation where ... Challenging the Establishment & the Bleachgate  Scandal This week, we talk to Piers Bizony about Normalisation of Deviance, a term used to describe the situation where individuals repeatedly accept a lower standard of performance until that standard becomes the norm. He gives examples of things going wrong when managers ignore the warnings of the engineers. Inventor and forensic scientist, Bessie Blount Griffin is profiled in Back to Black and Cardiff University civil engineer, Olivia Blok is our STEM Ambassador of the Week. We're also joined by our youngest guest yet - 15 year old Rhys Morgan who tells us about the Bleachgate Scandal, the story of how we was banned from a support forum for trying to stop people drink a dangerous substance Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-6/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-6/#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2010 07:00:28 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=275 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-6/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The Gadget Census & Chile’s Great Mine Escape On this week's show, we talk to Kris Sangini about the results of the 2010 Gadget Census. He ... The Gadget Census & Chile’s Great Mine Escape On this week's show, we talk to Kris Sangini about the results of the 2010 Gadget Census. He looks back at what gadgets we had ten years ago and how things have changed. In Back to Black, Craig Smith profiles American engineer and inventor, Norman Rillieux and our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Nduka Ezediuno, a mechanical engineer from Tata Steel Europe who tells us how studying STEM subjects have helped him in his career. Finally, Juan Pablo Conti joins us down the line from Argentina to discuss the various methods of engineering being used to rescue the 33 miners trapped in Chile's San Jose mine. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-5/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-5/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 07:00:30 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=262 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-5/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Black History Month & The Large Hadron Collider This week, we launch our new feature, Back to Black in which we profile a different black scientist, ... Black History Month & The Large Hadron Collider This week, we launch our new feature, Back to Black in which we profile a different black scientist, engineer or inventor every week throughout October to commemorate Black History Month. We talk to Emeka Obiodu about the important role that black people have played in the history of science and engineering. Our first profile is the astronomer and mathematician, Benjamin Banneker. This week's STEM Ambassador is Sam Evans. He tells us about the work he does as a forensic photographer at the Cardiff University Dental Hospital. Finally, Dr. Lyn Evans from CERN finds time between the watching the Ryder Cup and flying back to Geneva to join us in the studio to talk about the Large Hadron Collider. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-4/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-4/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:07:57 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=229 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-4/feed/ 2 00:01:01 The IET Skills Survey & The Sky at Night On this week's programme, Rhys speaks to Hugo Donaldson from the IET about the recent results of ... The IET Skills Survey & The Sky at Night On this week's programme, Rhys speaks to Hugo Donaldson from the IET about the recent results of the 2010 Skills Survey which brought to light the fact that less than half of the UK's engineers and technicians believe that the UK has the skills base to create a low carbon economy. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Alan Rowse from the University of Wales, Newport. He tells us about his job, training secondary school teachers. Finally, we launch our regular Astronomy feature with Chris North and Hugh Lang from the School of Physics & Astronomy at Cardiff University. Chris talks Mars with Lewis Dartnell from University College, London and Hugh gives us a preview of the night sky in October. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-3/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-3/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:12:18 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=215 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-3/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Skeptics in the Pub & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This week, Rhys talks to Alice Sheppard and Dean Burnett about the launch of Cardiff Skeptics in the ... Skeptics in the Pub & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles This week, Rhys talks to Alice Sheppard and Dean Burnett about the launch of Cardiff Skeptics in the Pub which launches on Monday. They give us a bit of history of  'Skeptics', tell us how they got involved and let us know what to expect at the events. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Julie Gould, a third year student at the Cardiff University School of Physics & Astronomy. She explains how Philip Pullman got her interested in science and the particular area of physics that she is interested in. Finally, Phil Charlesworth from EADS Innovation Works explains his current research into how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) could be used to create ad hoc communication networks. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-2/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-2/#comments Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:48:21 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=207 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-2/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Underwater Robots & Game Theory On this week's show, we talk to Unmanned Underwater Vehicles expert Paul Newman from Douglas Westwood Ltd. He tells us about ... Underwater Robots & Game Theory On this week's show, we talk to Unmanned Underwater Vehicles expert Paul Newman from Douglas Westwood Ltd. He tells us about the vehicles being used to work on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. Our STEM Ambassador of the Week is Nick Ashley from RedRock International who talks about how he went from engineering into running a leadership training company. Finally, we talk Game Theory with Dr. Vince Knight from the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-1/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-1/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:03:30 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=178 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-1/feed/ 0 00:01:01 The IET & Libel Reform On our first show, we talk to the CEO of the IET, Nigel Fine. Nigel tells us all about what the ... The IET & Libel Reform On our first show, we talk to the CEO of the IET, Nigel Fine. Nigel tells us all about what the Institution does, why it's important, what it can offer to those working in the fields of Engineering & Technology and how to get involved. To mark the launch of our STEM Ambassador of the Week feature Tina Crimp from Techniquest tells us a little bit about herself, her role as manager of the STEM Ambassador Scheme throughout Wales and why the scheme is necessary. Finally, we chat to maths journalist and broadcaster, Simon Singh. Simon tells us of his love of Fermat, how he went from being a particle physicist to a TV & radio presenter and his campaign for Libel Reform. Bonus material from the Simon Singh interview is available here. Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-0/ http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-0/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:08:07 +0000 Rhys Phillips http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/?p=119 http://www.rhysphillips.co.uk/pythagoras-trousers/episode-0/feed/ 0 0:15 Welcome to the Podcast! Thanks for subscribing to the Pythagoras' Trousers podcast. The first episode will arrive within the next seven days. For more information, please ... Welcome to the Podcast! Thanks for subscribing to the Pythagoras' Trousers podcast. The first episode will arrive within the next seven days. For more information, please go to Podcasts Rhys Phillips no no