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In the future, virtual models of our organs could aid the development of personalised medicine. These digital twins can be experimented on to identify the best possible treatment, without you having to go near a pill or surgeon’s knife.Host Ro
What does the UK national anthem have to do with fire safety? And who is responsible for preventing fires of the future?Guru Madhavan - senior director of programs of the US National Academy of Engineering - chairs his first edition of Create T
Have you ever paused to think about the maths, physics, and engineering behind your favourite piece of sporting equipment? Be it BMX, football boot, shuttlecock, or snowboard?Could engineers be the driving force behind the new sports of the fut
Space telescopes don't just observe space, they’re located in space. The Hubble Telescope (1990) and the James Webb Space Telescope (2021) marked major turning points in our quest to unravel the mysteries of the universe. So just how big, how f
Cameras are so integrated into our existence - via smart phones - that it's easy these days to give them little thought. But the technology is changing - and fast. From AI-powered cameras to 3D imaging and virtual reality experiences, the possi
Do you know how to fix a kettle? Or your smartphone? Or a lightsaber, for that matter?Professor Mark Miodownik (UCL Mechanical Engineering) believes we urgently need a "repairability revolution" to reduce the vast quantities of electrical and e
The invention of timepieces was arguably more significant for humanity than the printing press or the wheel. So, how has timekeeping evolved over 40,000 years? How has it shaped society? And how will we keep track of time when our species start
What innovations from F1 impact our daily lives? Just how far can engineers push race cars? Is the motorsport industry the fastest and most effective R&D lab in the world?Our podcast host George Imafidon is a Performance Engineer with Team X44,
Made exclusively with renewable power, green hydrogen is emerging as a promising alternative to polluting fossil fuels. Is green hydrogen the fuel of the future? And what are the potential pitfalls?Joining host George Imafidon are:Caroline Harg
Is there a foolproof way of ensuring your checked baggage doesn't get lost in transit? How might drones revolutionise air travel? How long until the UK embraces Vertiports for electrical vertical take-off?Mohammad Taher aka Mo T aka The Airport
How does listening to the rhythms of a city improve urban design and planning? Is music as important a resource as clean water or electricity? And what exactly is a Musical City?Tuning-up for a fascinating conversation with host Roma Agrawal ar
We often think of engineering as buildings, bridges, boats ... but what can the ordinary small objects that we put in our mouths teach us about an engineer's process? And why is breaking things just as important as making?British artist and mat
How should we re-engineer our coastlines and oceans to boost marine biodiversity?Dive into this deep discussion between host Roma Agrawal and Jaime Ascencio, Coastal Engineer and CEO of Reefy, a startup focused on innovations for the blue econo
What's the role of microbes in urban design? How can biology dictate buildings of the future? Should a city have senses?Avowed concrete lover Roma Agrawal constructs a fascinating conversation with two experts on Urban Ecology:Carlo Ratti is an
Is there life on Mars? And why is it so vital for the future of humanity to find out the answer to that question? What are the ethical implications of the Mars Rover?Roma Agrawal hosts a rocket-fuelled conversation with two stellar experts:Dr.
How can engineering become more inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent people? And what are the engineering innovations that might make the workplace more accessible in the future? Lara Suzuki and Vint Cerf share their experiences and insigh
What engineering solutions should we be using on water scarcity, flood, and drought? Do we value our water enough? What is the Slow Water Movement?Host Roma Agrawal hosts two H2O experts:Erica Geis, independent journalist and author of 'Water A
There has been an explosion of interest in ‘creative AI’, but does this mean that artists will be replaced by machines? What are the ethics of computer generated art? What are the exciting possibilities?George Imafidon - Young Engineer Of The Y
Might laboratory grown meats be the answer to cutting our greenhouse gas and energy emissions? If they are on the menu, will people choose to eat them? And what do these cultivated meats taste like anyway?!George Imafidon - Young Engineer Of Th
Believe it or not, the world of batteries is far more magical than you might imagine! George Imafidon - Young Engineer Of The Year 2022 - chairs his first edition of Create The Future to ask how powerful can the lithium-ion battery become, and
How dangerous is Big Data? Should we be scared of the Internet Of Things? How much of our lives will we soon be handing over to smart technology?Roma Agrawal hosts a debate between two opposing views on this most contemporary of subjects:Mischa
Lord Browne puts forward some reasons to be cheerful in the face of discrimination, eco-anxiety, and gloomy predictions about the future of A.I.John Browne (Lord Browne of Madingley) is Chairman of climate growth equity venture BeyondNetZero, a
Summer's here! Time to get out in the garden. Join Roma Agrawal as she explores Sussex's wild botanical paradise Wakehurst (Kew Gardens) to discuss the science behind biodiversity, carbon capture, and the healing power of nature.Ed Ikin, Wakehu
Do science differently! That's the message from Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse, who believes that all the sciences should be more connected and respectful as we look to rebuild our world better. Nurse was co-awarded the 2001 Nobe
How might engineering improve cancer outcomes in the next decade? What's the future of tech in hospitals? Why did fellow scientists laugh derisively when Moderna was developing their COVID-19 vaccine?Roma Agrawal hosts two engineers have been k
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