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Exercise physiologist Prof Jerome Dempsey discusses how the human body responds to lower oxygen concentrations at high altitudes and whether elite athletes really benefit from training under such conditions. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (27.5 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Behavioral economists Prof Lisa Cameron and Assoc Prof Nisvan Erkal examine the effects of China’s one child policy on the interpersonal skills of a generation of only children. Presented by Jennifer Martin.  Download mp3 (19.0 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Cosmologist Dr Katherine Mack delves into the mysteries of dark matter, examining the evidence and scrutinizing current explanations of the phenomenon. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (26.4 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Science historian and Science Gallery director Dr Michael John Gorman talks about how we can do better in communicating science to the public. He also describes how the Science Gallery, based at Trinity College Dublin, attracts a diverse audience by bringing together art and science. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis.  Download mp3 (23.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Plant molecular biologist Dr Alex Johnson explains how genetic engineering of rice grain could help to stave off malnutrition in the developing world. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (21.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Geospatial scientist Professor Stephan Winter explains the intelligence behind car navigation systems and the challenges of digitising map data. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (28.4 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Atmospheric chemist Dr Robyn Schofield discusses how industrial pollution makes its way to the pristine Antarctic continent, and explains the chemistry behind the resulting annual mercury deposition events. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (19.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Political economist Assoc Prof Christopher Balding examines the rapid rise of sovereign wealth funds in global finance, and focuses on issues of transparency and governance. He also discusses the impact that such large sums of money have on domestic and international politics. Presented by Eric van Bemmel.  Download mp3 (36.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Neuroscientist Dr Elisa Hill and Gastroenterologist Dr Kent Williams discuss the complex interactions between our brain and neurons found in the gut, and consider the over-representation of gastrointestinal disorders in children with autism. Presented by Dr Shane Huntington.  Download mp3 (25.0 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Sociologist Professor Riaz Hassan discusses the social and political environment that motivates some people to become suicide bombers. Riaz also explores whether there is a relationship between Islamism and terrorism. Presented by Jacky Angus.  Download mp3 (22.5 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Management expert and sociologist Prof Bruce Barry discusses the behaviors and mindsets of those who persevere with long-term -- and very long-term -- projects. Bruce also explains how some businesses can benefit from adopting a longer term view. Presented by Jennifer Martin.  Download mp3 (21.2 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Innovation management expert Prof Elisabeth Mueller discusses the roles that research and the creation of intellectual property (IP) play in increasing productivity of China's corporations. She also examines the benefits and risks facing foreign businesses who venture into China's enormous market. Presented by Jennifer Martin.  Download mp3 (20.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Sino-African relations expert Prof Deborah Brautigam examines China’s involvement and investments in Africa, and highlights the nuances in relations that the news media often glosses over. Presented by Eric van Bemmel.  Download mp3 (35.6 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Social psychologist Prof Nick Haslam explains what it means to be dehumanised, and how people are capable of viewing and treating their fellow human beings as less than themselves. Presented by Dr Dyani Lewis.  Download mp3 (20.7 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more

Geneticist Prof Richard Cotton discusses the Human Variome Project, a global initiative to collect and curate all human genetic variation affecting human health.  Download mp3 (22.0 MB)      Listen now      Read transcript read more