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Jo Durrant's Beautiful Universe

Jun 30, 2021

In episode 39 Jo's special guest is Dr Karen Aplin, an associate professor at the University of Bristol. She talks to Jo about her research and interest in space and atmospheric science, in particular weather on other planets. Plus she talks about her love of music and answers the Quick Six.

Jo also visits Dr Jenner's...


Jun 23, 2021

Jo's special guest in episode 38 is writer and historian Dr Helen Fry, who talks about her work including uncovering hidden histories of intelligence operations in World War II and books like 'The Walls Have Ears' and 'M19: Escape & Evasion'. Plus she goes on a virtual journey in time and space in the Quick Six.

Jo also...


Jun 16, 2021

In episode 37 Jo's special guests are illustrator and author James Mayhew & writer Ian Eagleton. They talk about collaborating on a picture book called 'Nen and the Lonely Fisherman'. Plus Ian goes on a virtual journey in time and space in Jo's Quick Six.

Jo also welcomes back science communicator Dr Jamie Gallagher who...


Jun 9, 2021

Jo is joined in episode 36 of the podcast by Professor Adam Hart from the University of Gloucestershire, who is myth busting scientific research, plus insects like bees and wasps.

Jo also visits Dr Jenner's House in Berkeley to tell the story of a piece of research by Edward Jenner into cuckoos.

 

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Jun 2, 2021

In episode 35 Jo's special guest is behavioural and data scientist Dr Pragya Agarwal who talks about her career including her books 'Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias' and '(M)otherhood: On the choices of being a woman'. Plus she goes on a virtual journey in time and space in the Quick Six.

Jo also welcomes back...