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The Amp Hour Electronics Podcast#703 – Building wafer.space with Tim Ansell
Welcome back Tim Ansell!
Tim’s past appearances and previous work
Discussing Tomu on 375
Discussing Fomu on 456.3
Discussing the open source PDK on 501
Tim’s previous work at Google involved releasing a manufacturable open-source PDK (Process Development Kit), which contains the fundamental information needed to create integrated circuits.
Key open-source tools discussed include OpenROAD (a backend compiler for IC design) and Open Lane (an end-to-end suite turning chip descriptions (RTL) into manufacturing data (GDS)). Andreas had been on the show talking about his work on OpenROAD. Not discussed on the show but after Efabless went away, Open...
2025-09-2558 min
Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City ChurchHolding the Line in California w/ Dave AnsellThis week, Debi and Sam are joined by Dave Ansell, pastor of the Scottsdale campus of Dream City Church.Pastor Dave was a pastor in California prior to joining the Dream City family. He talked about living and holding church services in southern California during the COVID lockdowns and how his eyes were opened to the manipulation and control that was happening. It was ok to protest in the streets and go to pot dispensaries, but churches were supposed to stay closed and singing wasn't allowed. He eventually took a stand and opened his church when few o...
2025-05-0231 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 312 - Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (Sum 41)Does This Look Infected? Modern guitar hero, Sum 41 original and diehard Newcastle United supporter, Dave Baksh, is our guest on Episode 312 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the bands worldwide farewell tour continues to pursue, 'Brownsound' takes time away from their final European run, to talk his own perspectives on the end, personal closure moments and influencing a whole generation of guitar solos. In this conversation, Baksh opens up on why the break up might seem more emotional for him, unique parallels to first leaving in 2006, his second decade within the fold, member dynamics vs stubborn Canadian kindness, Deryck Whibley memoir...
2024-11-151h 20
Local Runners PodcastEpisode 81 - Helen Ansell & Matt Cooper (Tour 2023 Winners)Dave, Katie, Cal, Gav and Sean speak with Tour of Tameside winners from 2023. Helen Ansell is a Stadium Runner and Matt Cooper is a Salford Harrier. Both talk about how they trained for the Tour, what their favourite and least favourite stage is, what they would do differently and if they are running this year. Helen talks about her running marathons, being coached by previous winner Joe Baker and will she join Glossopdale Harriers? Matt talks about why he moved to Salford, why he did back to back marathons as well did he go into the tour going for the...
2024-05-241h 44
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 277 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024 (Senses Fail, Mayday Parade, Story Of The Year, Madina Lake, Johnnie Guilbert, Dave Pearson)Set Sail on the Cry-Tanic! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024, from Miami, Florida to The Great Stirrup Clay, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with certified scene legends and bring extra chaos to the boat. For Episode 277, we gathered a vast collection of artists, influences and management, across the line-up, to capture the vibe, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with Senses Fail (Buddy Nielsen), Mayday Parade (Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo), S...
2024-03-152h 09
Desert Island DiscsFrances O'Grady, General Secretary of the TUCFrances O’Grady is the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the UK's umbrella group for unions, representing millions of workers. She is the first woman in the 154 year history of the TUC to hold this post, which she took up in 2013. Frances is the youngest of five children, and was brought up in Oxford. Her family has strong links with the trade union movement: her great grandfather and grandfather were founder members of the Irish Transport and General Workers’ Union, and her father was a shop steward at the British Leyland plant in Cowley.
2022-07-1036 min
99.9fm WISHC istillhatecheeseAll Over the Map 11/21/2020“Why did you do it” Stretch
“Dead alive” Sharon Cash
“Honey baby” New Sunshine Band
“Miss Broadway” Belle Epoque
“Mama don’t papa won’t” Loleatta Holloway
“Let’s wade in the water” Marlena Shaw
“Talkin’ trash” Sam Cooke
“Widow” Africa
“Stunts, blunts & hip hop” Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics
“Goldfinger” Tommy McCook
“Regulations” Neon Hearts
“Humdinger” Little Marie Allen
“Put your weight on it” Rudy Ray Moore & The Fillmore Street Soul Rebellion
“Fleurs de pavots bleus” Charlotte Walters
“Gada” Baligh Hamdi
“Shakin’ all over” Johnny Kidd & The Pirates
“Let there be drums” Incredible Bongo Band
“Soul drums” Bernard Purdie
“Tjempaka” Trio Visca
“The frog” The Village Callers
“Looka’ no hair” Professor Long...
2020-11-212h 00
The Naked Scientists PodcastAudience Questions: Naked Scientists LIVE!Here are a few extra bits from our live show as part of the Cambridge Science Festival, recorded back on 11th March 2020 before the rest of the festival was cancelled, that we couldn't fit into this week's episode, but that we thought you might enjoy, nonetheless. To remind you of our panel - there's geneticist Giles Yeo, chemist Ljiljana Fruk, animal behaviour expert Eleanor Drinkwater and planetary geoscientist David Rothery, and former Naked Scientist Dave Ansell. Presenting the show were Adam Murphy and Chris Smith... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2020-03-3023 min
One TakeOne Take. 6º Programa. Los 7 MagníficosPrimer programa de la 2ª temporada que trata del lejano oeste.
Playlist:
Intro. The Upsetters- Return of Django
1. Carlos Malcolm & His Afro Caribs- Bonanza ska
2. Dave & Ansell Collins- Double Barrel
3. The Pioneers- Long Shot Kick De Bucket
4. Potato- Buen tiro
5. Baba Brooks- Guns Fever
- Entrevista a Kitty Wilkins -
6. Le Grand Miércoles- Cowboy Gosht
7. Jah Goikoa eta Reggae Zaharra- Ez Dago Hilda
8. Jah Goikoa eta Reggae Zaharra- Reggae Train
9. The Magnetophones- Riber Band
10. 8º6 Crew- Green and white ska
11. Smooth Beans- El Desfiladero
12. Le Birrete- Mr. A
13. The Hypocondriacs- I know now
14. Neville Staple Band- Pick It Up
2019-11-231h 19
He Shoots, He Draws PodcastEp.94 3945 Portraits - RemembranceIn this episode we remember those who selflessy served their Country during World War 1 and World 2 and who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live in peace and with the freedoms that we do today. You're going to hear excerpts from interviews when Glyn has sat and chatted with surviving World War 2 Veterans as part of his 39-45 Portraits Project. You'll hear humour, incredible acts of humanity, you'll hear first hand account of a mid air collision, military training and you'll hear from a former prisoner of war. The voices you'll hear are: David Edwards, Jeff Haward...
2019-11-1144 minHe Shoots, He Draws PodcastEp. 83 3945 Portraits Episode - Jack Ansell - Memories of World War 2: A Life LessonIn this episode, Glyn shares an interview he did with World War 2 Veteran, Jack Ansell. Jack served with the Royal Corps of Signals for the entire duration of the War and was captured and held as a POW for 4 years being made to carry out forced labour. Jack celebrated his 100th Birthday shortly before this recording, and his story is one not of blood and gore, of which he clearly experienced, but one of human kindness and compassion at times you never would have imagined. This is a story of making the very best of a bad situation and...
2019-07-2937 min
Beefy's Ska ClubThe Masita Sportswear Ska Show with Beefy, Apr 4th 2019 (2nd Hour)Beefy brings you the World's Greatest Ska Radio Show every week (sponsored by Masita.com.au - the best sportswear in Australia). Broadcast live from Melbourne to Australia and the rest of the world on 88.3 Southern FM, no other ska show boasts the diversity or the innovation of what Beefy brings to the Ska party! 2019 is proving to be The Year Of Ska and it's up to the Big Beef Man to make sure it stays that way! As normal part 2 of the Ska Show with Beefy is a whole lot of fun. There's ska covers from Half Past Two...
2019-04-0651 min
ARC Events PodcastMoving Forward Better | Dave AnsellVery few experience overnight results in ministry; most of us will experience the grind of incremental growth over time. The key to growth is discovering the things that matter most and to keep getting better at doing those things. In this session, we will share some ideas on how to create better environments, better communication, …<p class="read-more"> <a href="https://media.arcchurches.com/2018/10/03/moving-forward-better-dave-ansell/"> <span class="screen-reader-text">Moving Forward Better | Dave Ansell</span>Read More »</a></p>
2018-10-0400 min
Cookie-Dough Music PodcastsCookie-Dough Radio Show Podcast 16Episode 16 of Cookie-Dough Radio Podcast with Ste & Terser
Soulful underground music across the genres.
Every month we will be digging deep in to our record collection and playing a selection of our favourite vinyl, some old and some new.
For the first half of the show we will be playing tracks covering a number of genres.
For the second half of the show will be going into the mix with a selection of our favourite house tracks.
If you enjoy our podcasts please show your support b...
2018-06-301h 06
Beefy's Ska ClubThe Ska Show with Beefy, June 14th 2018It's the best Ska Show on the Planet. The Ska Show with Beefy on Southern FM is a 2 hour feast of those sweet sounds. Beefy plays tracks from all over the planet from the old school to the 4th wave - he even throws some punk rock and some covers in for good measure. Featuring on this week's show are Behind Deadlines, The Interrupters, Area 7, Loonee Tunes, Skapones, Simmertones, AceTones, Dave & Ansell Collins, The Allniters, Toots & The Maytals, Ed Rome featuring Neville Staple, USCB Allstars, Oli Julian featuring Vincent Nap, Kujo Kings, Rude Boy George, Abducted, Bombskare, Skameleon, The Ordinary...
2018-06-151h 45
University of CambridgeDave Ansell - Makin' LightUsing sparks, fire, microwave ovens and many more demos, Dave Ansell shows the science and engineering that has allowed humans to shine light into the darkness from the stone age to the present day.
This is Dave's 21st Cambridge Science Festival, in that time he's been an a physics undergraduate and a research student, has worked in science radio, built a hands on science museum, and started a science roadshow. Now he spends most of his time in his shed making science toys, demos and exhibits for his own shows and for museums, researchers, TV companies and enthusiasts.
http://sciansell...
2018-04-171h 07
Geek Top FiveGeek Top Five 28 – Top 5 Marvel MisstepsTime for another exciting and informative episode of Geek Top Five! This week, we have news on Spider-Man: Homecoming, a ReBoot reboot, StarCraft, and more. Then, we talk with Dave Ansell about the Top Five Marvel Missteps.
2017-04-021h 13
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds204 - The Real Crocodile Dundee (Live in Australia)Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynold are joined by Wil Anderson for a live episode recorded at the Anthenaeum Theater in Melbourne. Modern Bushman and inspiration Rod Ansell is examined. SOURCES TOUR DATES REDBUBBLE MERCH
2016-09-051h 22
rasdavid's PodcastSweet Reggae MusicGreetings and blessings unto I in the name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I The First
“And it was told King David, saying, Jah hath blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that pertainth unto him, because of the ark of JAH. So David went and brought up the ark of JAH from the house of Obed-edom into the city of David with gladness. And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of JAH had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings. And David danced before JAH with all his might; and David was gi...
2016-06-2642 min
Geek Top FiveGeek Top Five 5 – Top Sci-Fi Inspired InventionsJesse and Graham are at it again in a brand new episode! This week, they talk about Captain America: Civil War, a new feature in Tesla cars, and a Wheel of Time TV series! They also speak with Dave Ansell about the top five inventions that were inspired by science fiction!
2016-05-091h 04
BOSS SOUNDS 1968 - 1971 PART 3BOSS SOUNDS Vol. 28 # 1968-1971Hello and welcome to my BOSS SOUNDS 1968-1971 podcast!
Episode 28, a wild and random selection of some classics, some rare, some UK and some JA early reggae tunes... only original vinyl... enjoy and have fun!
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PART 5
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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pamabosssound
PART 2
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PART 1
http://scooterboi.podomatic.com/
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yours APOLLO 69
1. Intro + The Mohawks – The Rhythm aka Boss (1969 gas)
2. Big L – Music Box (1969 attack)
3. Roy Shirley? – I’d Like To Know (1969 ja blank)
4. Derrick Morgan & Desmond Dekker – Johnny Pram Pram (1969 ja blank)
5. Soul Directions – Su, Su, Su...
2014-09-0740 min
Quick Fire ScienceWorld's Largest DinosaurThis week, a farm worker in Argentina stumbled upon what has turned out to be a bone belonging to the largest known dinosaur to have ever walked the planet. Here's your Quick Fire Science on the find, with Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell...
2014-05-2201 min
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsWorld's Largest DinosaurThis week, a farm worker in Argentina stumbled upon what has turned out to be a bone belonging to the largest known dinosaur to have ever walked the planet. Here's your Quick Fire Science on the find, with Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-05-2200 minQuick Fire ScienceCoal Mining DangersThis week news broke that Turkey had suffered its worst ever mining disaster after an explosion and fire in a mine in Soma claimed almost three hundred lives. But why are explosions such a risk when mining? Dave Ansell and Kate Lamble have your Quick Fire Science
2014-05-1502 min
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsCoal Mining DangersThis week news broke that Turkey had suffered its worst ever mining disaster after an explosion and fire in a mine in Soma claimed almost three hundred lives. But why are explosions such a risk when mining? Dave Ansell and Kate Lamble have your Quick Fire Science Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-05-1500 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastFascinating FossilsIn front of a live audience at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by three paleontologists to discuss fascinating fossils! Alex Liu explains where the first animals evolved from, Stephanie Pierce describes how animals first crawled out of the oceans and Jon Tennant digs into how the dinosaurs died out. The team also answer questions like how big are fossilied spiders? Plus, Dave Ansell and Kate Lamble break down bones and discover how we know how fast dinosaurs ran... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-05-061h 01lol lpsFascinating FossilsIn front of a live audience at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by three paleontologists to discuss fascinating fossils! Alex Liu explains where the first animals evolved from, Stephanie Pierce describes how animals first crawled out of the oceans and Jon Tennant digs into how the dinosaurs died out. The team also answer questions like how big are fossilied spiders? Plus, Dave Ansell and Kate Lamble break down bones and discover how we know how fast dinosaurs ran...
2014-05-0659 minQuick Fire SciencePlane StowawayThis week, a teenage boy survived the 5 hour flight from California to Hawaii, hidden in the wheel well of a plane. Experts are astonished that he seems to be unharmed- but just how amazing is his survival? Here are Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell with your Quick Fire Science about travelling as an aeroplane stowaway.
2014-04-2402 min
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsPlane StowawayThis week, a teenage boy survived the 5 hour flight from California to Hawaii, hidden in the wheel well of a plane. Experts are astonished that he seems to be unharmed- but just how amazing is his survival? Here are Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell with your Quick Fire Science about travelling as an aeroplane stowaway. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-04-2400 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastAUTOMATE: The World of RobotsRobots are under examination this week. Engineer Blaise Thomson, from Vocal IQ, designs speech systems for smartphones, Neil Bargh builds robots for science labs, and Airbus systems engineer Paul Meacham, who is building the next rover that will explore Mars, join Chris Smith, Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith to pit their wits against the assembled Cambridge public, answering questions like how would the Mars rover fare in Robot Wars? Plus, we make a motor from scratch and find out what happens when we dunk electronic devices in liquid nitrogen... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-03-041h 00lol lpsAUTOMATE: The World of RobotsRobots are under examination this week. Engineer Blaise Thomson, from Vocal IQ, designs speech systems for smartphones, Neil Bargh builds robots for science labs, and Airbus systems engineer Paul Meacham, who is building the next rover that will explore Mars, join Chris Smith, Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith to pit their wits against the assembled Cambridge public, answering questions like how would the Mars rover fare in Robot Wars? Plus, we make a motor from scratch and find out what happens when we dunk electronic devices in liquid nitrogen...
2014-03-041h 01
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsPurple TomatoesPurple tomatoes might soon be making their way onto our dinner plates as the genetically modified fruit is currently being mass produced in Canada. The tomatoes which contain anthocyanin compounds normally found in deeply coloured berries are hoped to place the potential health benefits of blueberries and cranberries in a more affordable crop. To find out more, here's your Quickfire Science on genetically modified health foods with Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-01-3000 minQuick Fire SciencePurple TomatoesPurple tomatoes might soon be making their way onto our dinner plates as the genetically modified fruit is currently being mass produced in Canada. The tomatoes which contain anthocyanin compounds normally found in deeply coloured berries are hoped to place the potential health benefits of blueberries and cranberries in a more affordable crop. To find out more, here's your Quickfire Science on genetically modified health foods with Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith.
2014-01-3002 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastExorcist, or Exercise: what's healthier?Live on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by exercise scientist Dan Gordon, who also holds the world record in tandem cycling, epidemiologist Nita Forouhi, who studies diet, and David Ogilvie, who investigates how our environment can shape our activity. Together they pit their wits against the assembled public as they answer questions like, is watching the Exorcist a replacement for exercise? Plus Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith find the iron on breakfast cereals, measure the vitamin C in carrots, and see how much exercise it takes to work off a Mars bar... Like this podcast...
2014-01-281h 01lol lpsExorcist, or Exercise: what's healthier?Live on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by exercise scientist Dan Gordon, who also holds the world record in tandem cycling, epidemiologist Nita Forouhi, who studies diet, and David Ogilvie, who investigates how our environment can shape our activity. Together they pit their wits against the assembled public as they answer questions like, is watching the Exorcist a replacement for exercise? Plus Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith find the iron on breakfast cereals, measure the vitamin C in carrots, and see how much exercise it takes to work off a Mars bar...
2014-01-2859 min
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsKeeling Curve CrowdfundingCrowd funding programmes like Kick-starter have been used to raise money for music projects and Hollywood films, but now it could even be used to raise funding for long running scientific projects. The so-called Keeling Curve is the world's longest unbroken record of how much carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere, but after funding cuts it's now asking the public to chip in to keep the data going. To find out more about this archive and the gas it measures, here's your Quick Fire Science with Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the...
2014-01-1600 minQuick Fire ScienceKeeling Curve CrowdfundingCrowd funding programmes like Kick-starter have been used to raise money for music projects and Hollywood films, but now it could even be used to raise funding for long running scientific projects. The so-called Keeling Curve is the world's longest unbroken record of how much carbon dioxide is in the atmosphere, but after funding cuts it's now asking the public to chip in to keep the data going. To find out more about this archive and the gas it measures, here's your Quick Fire Science with Kate Lamble and Dave Ansell.
2014-01-1602 min
Quick Fire Science, from the Naked ScientistsRenewable energy generationThe UK government has this week announced changes to its subsidies for renewable energy generation. But how much energy does the UK generate using renewables? Here's your quickfire science on renewable energy with Dominic Ford and Dave Ansell. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-12-0500 minQuick Fire ScienceRenewable energy generationThe UK government has this week announced changes to its subsidies for renewable energy generation. But how much energy does the UK generate using renewables? Here's your quickfire science on renewable energy with Dominic Ford and Dave Ansell.
2013-12-0501 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastLife, The Universe and EverythingLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by guests Didier Queloz, who discovered the first exoplanet, Alan Tunnacliffe who investigates organisms which might be able to survive in space, and Gerry Gilmore, who is aiming to map the Milky Way. Together they pit their wits against the assembled public as they go on the hunt for alien worlds and life in space. Plus Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith reanimate yeast, spin an alarm clock to demonstrate how planets make stars wobble, and launch their own hydrogen rocket... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting...
2013-12-031h 00lol lpsLife, The Universe and EverythingLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith is joined by guests Didier Queloz, who discovered the first exoplanet, Alan Tunnacliffe who investigates organisms which might be able to survive in space, and Gerry Gilmore, who is aiming to map the Milky Way. Together they pit their wits against the assembled public as they go on the hunt for alien worlds and life in space. Plus Dave Ansell and Ginny Smith reanimate yeast, spin an alarm clock to demonstrate how planets make stars wobble, and launch their own hydrogen rocket...
2013-12-031h 01
The Naked Scientists PodcastExtreme GeologyLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests James Jackson, an Earth Scientist, Tehnuka Ilanko, a volcanologist, and Arwen Deuss, a seismologist, pit their wits against the assembled public as they tackle the extreme Earth. Plus Dave and Ginny make a flame tornado, a volcanic crater and explain why acid rain can be so damaging... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-10-2959 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastExtreme GeologyLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests James Jackson, an Earth Scientist, Tehnuka Ilanko, a volcanologist, and Arwen Deuss, a seismologist, pit their wits against the assembled public as they tackle the extreme Earth. Plus Dave and Ginny make a flame tornado, a volcanic crater and explain why acid rain can be so damaging...
2013-10-2959 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastExtreme GeologyLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests James Jackson, an Earth Scientist, Tehnuka Ilanko, a volcanologist, and Arwen Deuss, a seismologist, pit their wits against the assembled public as they tackle the extreme Earth. Plus Dave and Ginny make a flame tornado, a volcanic crater and explain why acid rain can be so damaging... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-10-291h 00lol lpsExtreme GeologyLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests James Jackson, an Earth Scientist, Tehnuka Ilanko, a volcanologist, and Arwen Deuss, a seismologist, pit their wits against the assembled public as they tackle the extreme Earth. Plus Dave and Ginny make a flame tornado, a volcanic crater and explain why acid rain can be so damaging...
2013-10-2959 min
Naked Engineering13.10.11 - Crunchy Concrete - Naked Engineering Materialchef
This week we look at a strong and solid material, concrete. Looking at the foundations of this this scientific delicacy we will explain what concrete is, how it works and what properties the material has that make it so ubiquitous in our buildings and transport infrastructure.
Guest: Dave Costen, Milbank Concrete Products
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com. Filming: Alex Parkyn-Smith. Copyright the Naked Scientists.
Image: Aali R. Alizadeh
2013-10-1106 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastScience Centre ShowoffLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests Rod Jones, an atmospheric chemist, Margaret Stanley, an HPV cancer researcher, and Caroline Goddard, jet engine metallurgist, pit their wits against the assembled public. Plus Dave and Ginny make crisp packet fireworks, prove you can't be heard screaming in space and make an elastic-band-powered fridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-10-0855 minlol lpsScience Centre ShowoffLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests Rod Jones, an atmospheric chemist, Margaret Stanley, an HPV cancer researcher, and Caroline Goddard, jet engine metallurgist, pit their wits against the assembled public. Plus Dave and Ginny make crisp packet fireworks, prove you can't be heard screaming in space and make an elastic-band-powered fridge...
2013-10-0856 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastScience Centre ShowoffLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests Rod Jones, an atmospheric chemist, Margaret Stanley, an HPV cancer researcher, and Caroline Goddard, jet engine metallurgist, pit their wits against the assembled public. Plus Dave and Ginny make crisp packet fireworks, prove you can't be heard screaming in space and make an elastic-band-powered fridge...
2013-10-0854 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastScience Centre ShowoffLive on location at the Cambridge Science Centre, Chris Smith, Dave Ansell, Ginny Smith and guests Rod Jones, an atmospheric chemist, Margaret Stanley, an HPV cancer researcher, and Caroline Goddard, jet engine metallurgist, pit their wits against the assembled public. Plus Dave and Ginny make crisp packet fireworks, prove you can't be heard screaming in space and make an elastic-band-powered fridge... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-10-0854 min
Naked Engineering13.09.25 - Peachy Pottery - Naked Engineering In this instalment we look at a playful and plastic material, pottery. Smashing our way through this scientific delicacy we will explain where pottery comes from, how it works and how to get the best from a mouldable, malleable and creative medium...
Guest: Katharina Klug, www.katharina.klug-art.com
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com. Filming: Alex Parkyn-Smith. Copyright the Naked Scientists.
2013-09-2504 min
Naked Engineering13.09.02 - Piquant Paper - Naked Engineering This week we take a peek at an impressive and palatable product, paper, we whizz, blitz and bash our way through to find to out where paper comes from, how it is made and what makes it positively perfect.
Guest: Peter Burford, http://www.thepapertrail.org.uk/
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com. Filming: Alex Parkyn-Smith. Copyright the Naked Scientists.
2013-09-0205 min
Naked Engineering13.08.20 - Glistening glass - Naked Engineering This week we have a gander at the glorious and glistening material, glass. We cook up a scientific delicacy to explain where glass comes from, how it is made and what effect temperature has on this shatteringly-shiny and sumptuous substance...
Guest: Stewart Hearne, http://www.stewarthearn.com
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com
2013-08-2004 min
Naked Engineering13.08.06 - Whimsical Wood - Naked Engineering Materialchef
This week we have at a wholly wonderful material, wood. Chomping through this scientific delicacy we will explain where wood comes from, how it works and how to get the best from a vivacious, versatile and marvellous medium...
Guest: Donato Cinicolo
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com. Filming: Alex Parkyn-Smith. Copyright the Naked Scientists.
2013-08-0604 min
Naked Engineering13.07.22 - Ravishing rubber - Naked Engineering This week we take a look at the seductive and slinky raw material, rubber, cooking up in the process a scientific treat to explain where rubber comes from, how vulcanisation works and what gives this stretchy industrial staple its unique properties...
Music: Dan-O, at http://danosongs.com. Filming: Alex Parkyn-Smith. Copyright the Naked Scientists.
2013-07-2205 min
Question of the Week, from the Naked ScientistsExplode or Freeze first in Space?Naked Physicist Dave Ansell tries to recreate Space in his garden, in order to get to grips with a listeners question..... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2013-07-0405 min
Naked Engineering11.08.21 - A Short History of the Jet Engine - Naked Engineering We explore how the jet engine evolved to become such an efficient, powerful piece of technology, from the early designs of Frank Whittle to the turbo fan jets we see today...
2011-08-2103 min
Naked Engineering11.08.14 - Making Chemicals on an Industrial Scale - Naked Engineering David Compton from Industrial Chemicals Ltd explains the conditions, materials and equipment needed to make tonnes of a chemical for use in industry, on a daily basis with a focus on the washing powder component 'Zeolite'...
2011-08-1404 min
Naked Engineering11.06.19 - Steam Engines - Naked Engineering Engine driver David Gates takes us through the workings of a steam engnine to explain how they powered early trains, sewing mills and sewage pumps as well their importance in industry today...
2011-07-2704 min
Naked Engineering11.06.26 - Structural Health Monitoring - Naked Engineering Elena Barton explains how a wide range of sensors using optics and sound waves can be engineered to monitor bridges and buildings to predict their damage and deterioration and maintain them to keep them lasting longer...
2011-06-2605 min
Naked Engineering11.06.12 - Flowing through Bioreactors - Naked Engineering Dr. Martina Micheletti explains how monitoring the fluid dynamics through a bioreactor could help manufacturers produce more efficient designs leading to healthier, happier cultures...
2011-06-1204 min
Naked Engineering11.05.29 - Ironworks at the Atomic Level - Naked Engineering We explore what happens down at the atomic scale when iron and steel are crafted into tools and machinery at the hands of a blacksmith...
2011-05-2904 min
Naked Engineering11.05.15 - Marine Machines - Naked Engineering We discover how robotic fish can be engineered to clean up our seas as these marine machines set out to monitor the pollutants in our ports in an efficient and turbulence-free manner by mimicking the movement of real fish...
2011-05-1505 min
Naked Engineering11.04.17 - Powering Technology on the Nanoscale - Naked Engineering Dr. Zhong Lin Wang explains how we could use nanofibres to harvest energy from our everyday movements to power nanoscale devices in the future...
2011-04-1704 min
Naked Engineering11.04.03 - Making Phones Mobile - Naked Engineering We explore what happens when we talk into our mobile phones and the challenges of keeping data flowing whilst on the move...
2011-04-0505 min
Naked Engineering11.03.27 - Mining Minerals - Naked Engineering Professor Jan Cilliers explains the mineral separation process to see how bubbles and foam can be used to get the minerals you want on a large scale and how understanding more about this can increase profits by over 20 million a year as well as save a large amount of energy...
2011-03-2704 min
Naked Engineering11.03.20 - Engineering Synchrotrons - Naked Engineering James Kay explains the workings of the Diamond synchrotron and the factors that need to be considered when engineering such a large scale facility to a high level of precision...
2011-03-2005 min
Naked Engineering11.03.07 - Making Medicine - How Tablets are Made - Naked Engineering We visit the tablet manufactuing site of Glaxosmithkline to see how millions of tablets are made each year with accurate precision for the global drug market...
2011-03-1804 min
Naked Engineering11.02.27 - Measuring Muscle Force - Naked Engineering We explore how load cells can be used measure muscle force and develop treatments for physiotherapy...
2011-02-2703 min
Naked Engineering11.02.20 - Naked Engineering - Cooling the Planet - Naked Engineering One of the many options in the fight against climate change is to send particles up into our stratosphere to reflect solar radiation and cool down our planet. We explore the engineering challenges of sending particles so far up into the sky...
2011-02-2003 min
Naked Engineering11.02.06 - Computer Microchips - Naked Engineering Dr. Robert Mullins explains how we go from a computer chip to a fully working computer...
2011-02-0605 min
Naked Engineering11.01.30 - Retroflectors - Naked Engineering We join Hugh Hunt to investigate how retroreflectors will work.
2011-01-3005 min
Naked Engineering11.01.23 - PET Scans - Naked Engineering We explore what a PET Scan is, how a PET scanner works and discover a way to make them clearer and more efficient by combining them with MRI...
2011-01-2305 min
Naked Engineering11.01.09 - Artifical Limbs - Engineering Prosthetics - Naked Engineering Meera and Dave look into how engineers at Blatchford are mimicking human locomotion to design comfortable prosthetics such as the Echelon Foot, an artificial foot that resembles the flexibility of the human ankle...
2011-01-0906 min
Naked Engineering10.12.12 - Making Graphene - Naked Engineering How to make the only recently discovered and high-tech material Graphene using sticky tape.
2010-12-1205 min
Naked Engineering10.12.05 - Tidal Turbines - Naked Engineering Green Tide Turbines is attempting to harness the power of moving water both from tides and rivers.
2010-12-0506 min
Naked Engineering10.11.21 - Bistable Structures - Naked Engineering We explore bistable structures and how they can be manipulated for engineering potential periscopes and protecting flexible electronics...
2010-11-2107 min
Ask the Naked ScientistsWhat Do the Dimples Do on a Golf Ball?How do meat-tenderisers make meat more succulent, how do they get the corks into Champagne bottles, do explosions travel in space, why have golf balls got dimples, how do holograms work and what does light weigh? Find out with Dave Ansell in this week's fact-packed Ask! The Naked Scientists... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2010-02-2623 min
Ask the Naked ScientistsTough Tomatoes and Custard ConflagrationsWhy are tomato skins so tough? Can you make fireworks from custard powder? What is the speed of dark? Join us as Dave Ansell takes on your science questions, explaining if satellites get dusty, how much damage the infamous Guy Fawkes' gunpowder plot would have done and why you can't see stars in footage shot in space! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2009-11-0626 min
Ask the Naked ScientistsExploring our UniverseThis week, Dr Dominic Ford joins Dave Ansell to take on your questions about our universe. They reveal whether it's possible to live in outer space for years on end, if we can see the flames of the sun from here on Earth, discuss what dark matter is, and investigate what existed before the big bang! Plus, we find out why snakes aren't poisoned by their own venom and explore when the modern calendar was created. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2009-10-0929 minlol lpsLife in the BranchesJoin us in a peek at the secret lives of birds. We find out just how a cuckoo convinces others to care for it's young, and the tragic outcome for the cuckoo chick when the rouse is discovered. We meet the clever corvids, capable of problem solving feats that may even outfox the great apes. Also, how green tea makes strong bones,the genes involved in prostate cancer and online robotic surgeons. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out how Dave Ansell spent his schooldays - making stationery fly!
2009-09-2156 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastLife in the BranchesJoin us in a peek at the secret lives of birds. We find out just how a cuckoo convinces others to care for it's young, and the tragic outcome for the cuckoo chick when the rouse is discovered. We meet the clever corvids, capable of problem solving feats that may even outfox the great apes. Also, how green tea makes strong bones,the genes involved in prostate cancer and online robotic surgeons. Plus, in Kitchen Science we find out how Dave Ansell spent his schooldays - making stationery fly! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2009-09-2057 min
Ask the Naked ScientistsParallel Universes, Making Moons and Artifical BrainsYou ask Dave Ansell whether parallel universes are possible, how moons are formed around Saturn, what's new for car batteries, the existence of wormholesand how one might go about building an artificial brain. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2009-08-1428 min
Featured contentThe Garage LaboratoryWhy is nose snot is good for your lungs, and how to make electricity from hairy legs! Dave Ansell is also one of the Naked Scientists (see our previous podcast), and he's always out and about at the Cambridge Science Festival with the CHaoS crowd, bringing exciting science to a young audience! In case CHaoS doesn't mean anything to you - check out the CHaoS movie and other movies from the Cambridge Science Festival at http://www.sciencelive.org/content/view/65/52/
2008-08-0705 minlol lpsAsk the Naked ScientistsHappy Christmas! To keep you entertained while we're off tucking into Turkey, this week and next we've got special editions of a new series of programmes we're launching in 2008 called Ask The Naked Scientists, our new live interactive science radio phone-in, with Dave Ansell, Sue Marchant and Chris Smith.
2007-12-2624 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastAsk the Naked ScientistsHappy Christmas! To keep you entertained while we're off tucking into Turkey, this week and next we've got special editions of a new series of programmes we're launching in 2008 called Ask The Naked Scientists, our new live interactive science radio phone-in, with Dave Ansell, Sue Marchant and Chris Smith. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2007-12-2625 minlol lpsParasites and Clean Water SuppliesClean water is something that many of us take for granted, but Mark Booth describes how in many parts of the world dirty water can lead to life-threatening disease and parasitic infections. To talk about the current strategies in place to supply clean water we are joined by the World Heath Organisations Alex McKie, and Colin Humphreys explains how high-energy UV LEDs could help provide clean water in the future. In Kitchen Science, Helen Scales and Dave Ansell bring sweetness and light to a house in Cottenham...
2007-02-2757 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastParasites and Clean Water SuppliesClean water is something that many of us take for granted, but Mark Booth describes how in many parts of the world dirty water can lead to life-threatening disease and parasitic infections. To talk about the current strategies in place to supply clean water we are joined by the World Heath Organisations Alex McKie, and Colin Humphreys explains how high-energy UV LEDs could help provide clean water in the future. In Kitchen Science, Helen Scales and Dave Ansell bring sweetness and light to a house in Cottenham... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2007-02-2559 minlol lpsNaked Question and Answer and Venomous VipersDr Chris and Dr Helen answer all your burning science questions, including why frost can form even when the air temperature is above zero, why hair looks darker when it is wet, why sunlight looks red through your eyelids, and whether cracking your knuckles really causes arthritis. We also talk to Chemistry World editor Mark Peplow about venomous vipers, artificial kidneys, and how LSD might be switching on hallucinations, and in Kitchen Science Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell look at some slightly safer visual effects with the help of a sodium street light.
2007-02-2058 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastNaked Question and Answer and Venomous VipersDr Chris and Dr Helen answer all your burning science questions, including why frost can form even when the air temperature is above zero, why hair looks darker when it is wet, why sunlight looks red through your eyelids, and whether cracking your knuckles really causes arthritis. We also talk to Chemistry World editor Mark Peplow about venomous vipers, artificial kidneys, and how LSD might be switching on hallucinations, and in Kitchen Science Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell look at some slightly safer visual effects with the help of a sodium street light. Like this podcast? Please help us by...
2007-02-1858 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastNuclear Power and Radiation in MedicineNuclear energy is always in the news, but how much do you know about nuclear fission and what happens to nuclear waste? To find out how it works, Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan discusses nuclear waste disposal and why current methods might not contain the radiation for as long as we thought. But as clinical radiologist Anant Krishnan explains, radiation plays a crucial role in medicine, including allowing us to see broken bones and killing off tumours. Sticking with uses of radiation that save lives, Anna and Dave...
2007-02-1353 minlol lpsNuclear Power and Radiation in MedicineNuclear energy is always in the news, but how much do you know about nuclear fission and what happens to nuclear waste? To find out how it works, Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan discusses nuclear waste disposal and why current methods might not contain the radiation for as long as we thought. But as clinical radiologist Anant Krishnan explains, radiation plays a crucial role in medicine, including allowing us to see broken bones and killing off tumours. Sticking with uses of radiation that save lives, Anna and Dave...
2007-02-1353 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastNuclear Power and Radiation in MedicineNuclear energy is always in the news, but how much do you know about nuclear fission and what happens to nuclear waste? To find out how it works, Anna Lacey and Dave Ansell visit Sizewell B power station in Suffolk, and studio guest Ian Farnan discusses nuclear waste disposal and why current methods might not contain the radiation for as long as we thought. But as clinical radiologist Anant Krishnan explains, radiation plays a crucial role in medicine, including allowing us to see broken bones and killing off tumours. Sticking with uses of radiation that save lives, Anna and Dave...
2007-02-1153 minlol lpsClimate Change and Renewable EnergyFollowing this weeks crazy weather we have a look at Climate Change with Eric Wolff from theBritish Antarctic Survey, who will be talking about secrets about the climate locked away in ancient ice,
Jon Gibbins from Imperial College tells us about ways we can store all that excess carbon dioxide
underground, Ali talks to Alison Hill from the British Wind Energy Association and Max Carcas from Ocean
Power Delivery about wind energy and wave energy, and Derek Thorne, Dave Ansell and Ali Webb try to discover
how much power we could generate by hooking the countrys gyms to the electricity...
2007-01-2353 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastClimate Change and Renewable EnergyFollowing this weeks crazy weather we have a look at Climate Change with Eric Wolff from theBritish Antarctic Survey, who will be talking about secrets about the climate locked away in ancient ice,Jon Gibbins from Imperial College tells us about ways we can store all that excess carbon dioxideunderground, Ali talks to Alison Hill from the British Wind Energy Association and Max Carcas from OceanPower Delivery about wind energy and wave energy, and Derek Thorne, Dave Ansell and Ali Webb try to discoverhow much power we could generate by hooking the countrys gyms to the electricity grid. Like this...
2007-01-2154 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastNaked Science Question and Answer and the World of ChemistryWith a new year comes a whole new stack of science questions to challenge Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat. This week they explain where the sand in the Sahara comes from, whether mirrors can reflect x-rays, if it is dangerous to live near a phone mast, and whether splitting water could solve our energy problems. We are also joined by the editor of Chemistry World, Dr Mark Peplow, who talks about labs the size of a postage stamp, nanoparticles in exhaust fumes, and why putting milk in your tea might not be such a good idea, and sticking...
2007-01-1653 minlol lpsNaked Science Question and Answer and the World of ChemistryWith a new year comes a whole new stack of science questions to challenge Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat. This week they explain where the sand in the Sahara comes from, whether mirrors can reflect x-rays, if it is dangerous to live near a phone mast, and whether splitting water could solve our energy problems. We are also joined by the editor of Chemistry World, Dr Mark Peplow, who talks about labs the size of a postage stamp, nanoparticles in exhaust fumes, and why putting milk in your tea might not be such a good idea, and sticking...
2007-01-1653 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastNaked Science Question and Answer and the World of ChemistryWith a new year comes a whole new stack of science questions to challenge Dr Chris, Dr Dave and Dr Kat. This week they explain where the sand in the Sahara comes from, whether mirrors can reflect x-rays, if it is dangerous to live near a phone mast, and whether splitting water could solve our energy problems. We are also joined by the editor of Chemistry World, Dr Mark Peplow, who talks about labs the size of a postage stamp, nanoparticles in exhaust fumes, and why putting milk in your tea might not be such a good idea, and sticking...
2007-01-1454 minlol lpsCatalysts for Cleaner Environments and Future EnergyChemistry and lightning quick reactions are under discussion this week as Emma Schofield explains what a catalyst is, how catalytic converters work and how catalysts can help to clean up the atmosphere, and Fraser Armstrong discusses fuel cells, using hydrogen as a fuel and how enzymes naturally found in bacteria are making hydrogen a more realistic energy source for the future. In Kitchen Science, both guests are used as guinea pigs as Dave Ansell demonstrates the wonder of enzymes with nothing but a slice of bread...
2006-09-2757 min
The Naked Scientists PodcastCatalysts for Cleaner Environments and Future EnergyChemistry and lightning quick reactions are under discussion this week as Emma Schofield explains what a catalyst is, how catalytic converters work and how catalysts can help to clean up the atmosphere, and Fraser Armstrong discusses fuel cells, using hydrogen as a fuel and how enzymes naturally found in bacteria are making hydrogen a more realistic energy source for the future. In Kitchen Science, both guests are used as guinea pigs as Dave Ansell demonstrates the wonder of enzymes with nothing but a slice of bread... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2006-09-2458 min