The Liverpool Scientific

The award-winning podcast created and hosted by Cara Hawkins that meets the people behind the pioneering STEM research at the University of Liverpool.

Particle Physics with Professor Tara Shears

Professor Tara Shears discusses her research at CERN's LHCb experiment, as well as her journey into particle physics, her pioneering outreach work and her lifelong aim to understand the true meaning of 'dark matter'.

Space Engineering with Dr Stefania Soldini

Dr Stefania Soldini discusses her work developing advanced algorithms for controlling the movement of satellites around small celestial bodies, as well as her role working on the Japanese Space Agency's Hayabusa2 Mission.

Oceanography with Professor Jonathan Sharples

Professor Jonathan Sharples discusses how his research applies physics to explore the relationship between processes in the ocean, such as tides and currents, and the growth, distribution and characteristics of plankton populations.

Materials for Nuclear Power with Dr Maulik Patel

Dr Maulik Patel discusses how his research is helping to understand the damage that radiation does to materials and to design compounds better at withstanding this for use in the nuclear power industry.

Physics of Cancer Treatment with Professor Laura Harkness-Brennan

Professor Laura Harkness-Brennan discusses her work looking into how existing methods of radiation treatment can be improved to provide the most efficient treatment of cancer.

Game Theory with Professor Rahul Savani

Professor Rahul Savani discusses how his research applies game theory to real-world situations such as financial markets and the politics of cleaning up space junk.

Antimicrobial Materials with Dr Raechelle D'Sa

Dr Raechelle D'Sa discusses her work developing antimicrobial biomaterials to prevent the adhesion of bacteria onto surfaces such as medical implants, whilst also reducing our reliance on antibiotics.