Technically Speaking | a science and engineering discussion

Technically Speaking | a science and engineering discussion

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Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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Dive deep into the world of science and engineering with engaging discussions and thought provoking debates. The team share insights from careers in science and engineering, combining expert knowledge and scientific thinking with a touch of humour to make even the most complex topics accessible and entertaining for both enthusiasts and casual listeners. Sometimes we’re funny, often we’re opinionated, always we’re entertaining. Support us: https://ko-fi.com/techspeak_podcast X/Twitter: @TechnicallySp11 Instagram: technicallyspeaking.podcast Reddit: techspeak_podcast Email: [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

What did people in the recent past think would happen with climate change?

May 28, 2026 46m

Antonia and Ellie discuss the first ever Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. We explore what lead to the report being created, what the predictions for climate change looked like…

Why aren't maglev trains everywhere?

May 07, 2026 34m

They're fast and floaty, but sadly we don't have them in the UK. Laura, Emma and Antonia look at the cool use of physics that makes them levitate and compare energy use and infrastructure…

Will We Go Back To The Moon?

Apr 16, 2026 1h 1m

Antonia, Ellie and Tom discuss the history of the Moon missions, including the Apollo programme that started it all and the past and future of the ISS. The team explores the media hype and the…

Why do animals use tools?

Mar 26, 2026 39m

And how did they learn to do it? Ellie and Emma discuss what tool use actually is and the species that have adapted specific instruments to achieve a desired goal. From Veronika the cow to Jane…

Can we make cars lighter?

Mar 05, 2026 18m Transcript

The battery in electric vehicles makes them much heavier than traditional vehicles. Laura and Jasmin discuss how steel car components can be made lighter to offset this increased weight, what…

What are the pros and cons of cold water therapy?

Feb 12, 2026 33m Transcript

Ellie, Antonia and Emma discuss their personal experiences with cold water and the science behind whether there is any benefit in dunking yourself in a chilly loch. They also discuss studies related…

How can you tell the value of gems?

Jan 22, 2026 24m Transcript

Some gemstones are desired for their sparkle and rarity while others have practical applications in engineering and electronic components. Laura and Antonia look at different ways gems can be made in…

Why have scientists sent moss into space?

Dec 04, 2025 23m Transcript

Researchers were surprised to find that moss spores germinated after nine months hanging out on the outside of the International Space Station. Ellie and Laura dive into their research and go beyond…

What if all chemicals had been tested for safety from the start?

Nov 20, 2025 25m Transcript

Different nations have different approaches to testing and using chemicals to see how they can cause diseases. Antonia, Laura and Jasmin look at how chemicals are tested for toxicity, how harmful…

What is agrovoltaics?

Nov 06, 2025 20m Transcript

And is it a good idea? Laura, Jasmin and Antonia look at various scientific studies on growing crops and raising livestock in fields of solar panels to see what the effects are. They also look at…

What is aging?

Oct 23, 2025 35m Transcript

And can we learn to live longer? Ellie, Jasmin and Emma discuss telomeres that form the ends of DNA strands, the long-lived members of the animal world, supplements and products to fight the signs of…

How is the safety of drugs determined?

Oct 09, 2025 31m Transcript

It takes a long time for medicines to be developed. Looking at drugs used in women's health and more, Laura and Ellie look at what goes into their development, how the risks are weighed against the…

How does cloning improve diversity?

Sep 25, 2025 22m Transcript

Saving endangered species is vital for a healthy planet and cloning individual animals can help. Ellie and Laura look at the black-footed ferret, discuss some other endangered species that cloning is…

What would we do with infinite research funding?

Sep 11, 2025 22m Transcript

When you care about sustainability, you can bet that becomes your focus. Laura and Antonia look at how to solve climate change through social engineering and behavioural science that involves brain…

Can we get smarter when it comes to constructing buildings?

Aug 28, 2025 25m

We’re using more energy and in the UK a lot of this goes into heating or cooling our homes but can we use natural processes to make this happen? Laura, Rwayda and Antonia discuss how using…

Are the seasons changing?

Aug 14, 2025 23m Transcript

In the UK it feels like winters are getting warmer but the entire year is usually rainy. We remember things being a bit different when we were younger. Laura, Antonia and Ellie discuss evidence for…

Why is a novel type of fertility treatment in the news?

Jul 31, 2025 34m Transcript

A special type of in-vitro fertilisation, that uses material from three people, has made some interesting headlines recently. Laura and Ellie discuss the technique and consider some of the major…

What are we doing to the oceans?

Jul 17, 2025 30m Transcript

From unintentional acidification to fishing and conservation, there’s a lot going on. Antonia, Laura and Ellie talk about the link between greenhouse gas emissions and changing ocean chemistry which…

What amazing science has the international space station achieved?

Jul 03, 2025 27m Transcript

It’s due to be retired on 2030 when it will crash back to Earth so was it worth it? Ellie, Antonia and Laura look at just some of the scientific discoveries it’s helped with, including the many…

How do gut microbes affect our behaviour?

Jun 19, 2025 19m Transcript

New research has found a startling link between types of bacteria that live in our gut and whether we become addicted to food. Laura, Jasmin and Emma discuss this, wonder about the connection between…

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