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Human IntelligenceTeachers: Mary SomervilleMary Somerville was a brilliant polymath who found time to correct the work of Isaac Newton whilst looking after her infant children. Naomi Alderman investigates her extraordinary work ethic and expansive interests.Somerville's writings, across a range of disciplines – maths, astronomy, botany, geography – became essential reading for those learning science, and helped to define what a scientist was in the early 19th century. Special thanks to Dr Brigitte Stenhouse, Lecturer in the History of Mathematics at The Open University. Produced by BBC Studios Audio in partnership with The Open University.2025-01-1314 min
Great And Spacious PodcastEpisode 50 - Men Are Greasy WeaselsSend us a textWelcome dear listeners to the New Years episode of the Great and Spacious Podcast where instead of starting the year on a positive note the hosts Abigail, Moroni, aaaAAAaaa, special guest Naomi, and live studio audience STWRT dive deep into the experiences of Naomi, Kali Koger’s daughter, who you’ve heard before in Potty’s trial episode. To prepare themselves for this story the hosts sip on their cocktail, Polygamy Punch, a drink created to pair with Abigail’s segment.In a story so jaw dropping that Abigail’s segment on the res...2023-12-303h 16
Tech Chairs - The Sports Technology PodcastHow Tech Snuck Up on Sport (Part Two)This is part two of our brief history of the relationship between sport and technology. In this show we look at the tech-led revolution of the past two decades, as data, new realities and wearable tech shapes how we train, view and engage with the sports we love. Rebecca and John talk to experts Andy Harland, Naomi Stenhouse, Andy Miah and Ben Langdown, who guide us through these recent changes. And if you thought Mohammed Ali, Michael Jordan or Lionel Messi was sports’ GOAT (greatest of all time) you’ll want to hear why we might disagree....2023-03-3019 minTech Chairs - The Sports Technology PodcastHow Tech Snuck Up on Sport (Part One)Tech Chairs is a new podcast exploring the many ways technology drives sport. In the first episode, sports presenter, John Inverdale and sports tech entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins take a sprint through sports tech’s history.Joining them are experts, Andy Harland, Naomi Stenhouse and Andy Miah, who explain how we arrived at many of the innovations we have today. From the evolution of trainers to why Lycra is the greatest sports tech invention of all time – sit down, tune in, find out.To find out more about the ever-changing world of sports technology, listen to Part...2023-03-3013 min