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Articles by Connie Orbach
Big Data, Big Deal?
A tiny wireless brain implant powered by radio waves that uses light to control nerve cells has been developed by scientists in the US... PlayFull TranscriptDownload A fingernail-sized wireless brain implant that is powered only by radio waves and can control nerve cells using pulses of light has been developed by researchers in the US.
Your Home in 2050
Opiod painkillers like morphine are extremely powerful, but new research shows that they could cause chronic pain. PlayFull TranscriptDownload Could painkillers actually make the pain worse? Opioid drugs, like morphine and codeine, are extremely powerful but new research shows that they appear to cause chronic pain, as Chris Smith found out from researcher Peter Grace... Peter - So the opioids do work exceptionally well for acute pain when they're initially being administered.
Top Scientific Moments of 2015
This year we tackled some pretty big questions, like when Graihagh Jackson asked, when did time begin? PlayFull TranscriptDownload It's the end of 2015 but what does that really mean? Time has certainly been around for more than 2015 years, but how much more and does time even have a beginning? Graihagh Jackson decided to try and answer one of the REALLY big questions of not only science, but philosophy... Huw - Many cosmologists now think that there is.
Conflict in Conservation
Could the forgotten vitamin K have life saving properties? PlayFull TranscriptDownload You've probably heard of vitamins A, B, C and D - but what about vitamin K? It's found in green leafy veg, vegetable oils and grains and is normally involved in blood clotting and bone health. But that's not all - researchers at the British Heart Foundation have just launched a clinical trial to find out whether this vital vitamin could have a life-saving impact on patients with chronic kidney disease.
Drugs: Time for a Change?
What makes a substance a drug, and why are only some illegal? PlayFull TranscriptDownload What actually makes a chemical substance qualify as a drug, and why are some legal and others banned? Connie Orbach asked drug researcher and presenter of the podcast "Say why to drugs" Dr Suzi Gage to take her through the basics...
Music Technology: Do or Die?
The 21st Conference of the Parties is gathering in Paris to discuss climate change but what can they do to save our planet? PlayFull TranscriptDownload This week, representatives from more than 190 nations have been gathering in Paris to participate in the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) and at the top of the agenda is climate change. The aim is to pull together a binding political agreement that everyone signs up to and which will limit future global temperature increases.
Hospital Health Check
A new brain implant can restore the sense of touch to patients with paralysis or prosthesis. PlayFull TranscriptDownload Patients with spinal injuries can be robbed of the ability to move or experience sensations from most of their bodies. And while scientists have begun to develop systems to eavesdrop on the brain's motor pathways and turn thoughts into movements - of robots and prosthetic devices - there's still no way to return any sense of touch.
The Hidden World of Hibernation
Scientists have discovered a unique brainwave pattern that can signal when a person has been effectively anaesthetised. PlayFull TranscriptDownload Patients often say that one of their worst nightmares when undergoing surgery is that they might wake up in the middle of their operation. And, scarily enough, it does happen.
The Science Too Hot To Handle
New research shows the possible scale of Zika virus infection. PlayFull TranscriptDownload As the US declares its first "home-grown" cases of Zika in Florida, we've learned that up to 90 million people, including over one and a half million childbearing women, may be infected across the Americas as the initial wave of the Zika epidemic unfolds. Andy Tatem from the University of Southampton took Chris Smith through the numbers...
Moulding the Minds of Tomorrow
Will the new ban on microbeads make a difference? PlayFull TranscriptDownload This week the UK government pledged to ban the use of microbeads in cleaning products and cosmetics like toothpastes and facial scrubs by 2017. Given that a single shower with a microbead gel can result in 100,000 plastic particles entering the ocean, the ban is aiming to reduce the amount of plastic in our seas. But what exactly are microbeads, what damage do they do, and will the ban actually make a difference?
Concrete Jungles
Once developed, vaccines can be slow to produce. Now new research suggests a way that might help speed up the process. PlayFull TranscriptDownload A breakthrough in vaccination technology, which could speed up the production of vaccines for outbreaks like Ebola, Zika or the Flu, has been announced this week. Traditionally, vaccines are made by growing the infectious disease in culture and then deactivating and purifying it, and this takes time. But now Omar F.
women in science
Now 2018 has come to an end, Aran Shaunak celebrates the Science Museum Group’s contribution to the Year of Engineering. Amy Davy explores the life and work of Cecilia Payne, a remarkable scientist who changed our understanding of the Sun. John Webster recalls his time working alongside Muriel Harris, who played an important and integral role in the development of IVF research.
Can Science Mavericks Save the World?
When the end is nigh, will scientists be able to save the day? Connie Orbach explores whether science can predict and prevent the end of the Earth, starting with a rather scary image of the future... Connie - New York is underwater. AI robots have enslaved humanity and genetically engineered mosquitoes have led to an airborne super-malaria. No… this isn’t the start of Hollywood’s next apocalyptic blockbuster, but a just-about-possible vision of the future.
Jean Purdy - the forgotten IVF pioneer
Connie Orbach, curator of new exhibition IVF: 6 Million Babies Later, explores the pioneering work of Jean Purdy, a central figure in the development of IVF. The world is full of fascinating stories. They keep things interesting and provide endless material for new exhibitions. However, often it’s this mass of amazing stories that makes the exhibition process so difficult.
Could nuclear testing cause earthquakes?
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How many people do you need to avoid inbreeding in a population
This week Louise asked, how many people are needed to avoid inbreeding in a population? To answer her question Connie Orbach looks into setting up her own desert island with the help of Professor Mike Weale, a population geneticist from Kings Collge London.
Why do our voices sound different in our heads?
Why is it that our voice sounds so different to us than when we hear it back on a recording? Connie Orbach persuaded Dr Nick Gibbons, voice surgery specialist from Lewisham Hospital to take her through Che's question...
Why does spicy food make me hiccup?
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Does regular hand soap kill germs?
This week, Connie Orbach has been cleaning up, answering Dale's question he sent in on Facebook: "does soap really kill off germs?", with the help of Cherly Trundle from Addenbrooke's hospital infection control team.
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