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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Robert Hill - Northern Ireland's space technology industry 28:21

1 day之前28:21

28:21

This week, we explore the Space Technology Industry in Northern Ireland with Robert Hill, manager for the Northern Ireland Space Cluster and Chair of the Northern Ireland Space Special Interest Group. Robert is also Chair of Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry panel, which in March 2025 published a report on the space industry in Northern Ireland.…

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Dr Claire Thorne- Women in Tech 23:52

8天之前23:52

23:52

This week we are discussing women and girls in tech; barriers, progress, skills and schooling. Here explore some of the issues is Dr Claire Thorne, co-chief executive of TechSheCan, one of Computer Weekly’s Top 15 Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2024, and more recently a council member of the The Foundation for Science and Technology.…

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Engineering Biology as a Critical Technology- Linda Benedik 24:25

15天之前24:25

24:25

This week we are discussing engineering biology, some of the standout innovations coming out of the sector, what the inclusion of it into the Government’s ‘Critical Technologies’ list means, and the role of intellectual property. With me to discuss all of that is Linda Bedenik, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at the BioIndustry Association (BIA) and a 2025 Foundation Future Leader.…

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Careers in STEM for young people, regardless of their background - James Adeleke 24:56

19天之前24:56

24:56

This week we discuss social mobility and closing the gap on careers in science and technology for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. With me to explore some of the issues is James Adeleke (FRSA), founder of Generation Success and co-opted member of the Education Board at the City of London Corporation.…

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What does equity and diversity look like in STEM? - Lauren Thomas-Seale and Sam Islam 31:55

8 weeks之前31:55

31:55

In this episode we are discussing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in careers in science and technology. To explore some of the issues and where things could be improved are two members of the Foundation Future Leaders cohort of 2024. They are: Dr Lauren Thomas-Seale, Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and Sam Islam, Systems Engineering Consultant at the Energy Systems Catapult.…

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Opportunities and regulation of AI - Yann Sweeney 22:47

10 weeks之前22:47

22:47

In this podcast, we are in conversation with Yann Sweeney, Senior Editor for Computing and Robotics at Nature. We discuss recent developments in AI, how the UK and other countries are pursuing the opportunities it brings, and current developments in the area of regulation.

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Wendy Jarrett - Understanding animal testing in the UK 29:18

12 weeks之前29:18

29:18

This week, our guest is Wendy Jarrett, Chief Executive of Understanding Animal Research. She discusses how, when, and why animals are used in research in the UK, along with the regulations governing this practice. Additionally, she addresses the controversies surrounding animal research and its future.…

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Dr Jill Zhao - Progress and barriers to low carbon living in the UK 28:29

19 weeks之前28:29

28:29

This week we are chatting with Dr Jing Jill Zhao, Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Construction Technology at UWE in Bristol. We discuss her research in a human-centred framework to deliver Net Zero in affordable housing. Also the progress and barriers to low carbon living in the UK. What more can be done to support the everyday person to achieve this?…

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Sarah Chaytor - Connecting research and policy 25:29

19 weeks之前25:29

25:29

This week we are discussing engagement between academics and policy professionals – and some of the recent programmes and activities in this area in the UK. Here to discuss that is Sarah Chaytor, Director of Research Strategy & Policy at University College London.

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Professor Nathalie Pettorelli - Why it’s key to connect the climate and biodiversity crises 26:06

19 weeks之前26:06

26:06

Ahead of COP29, Professor Nathalie Pettorelli from The Institute of Zoology at the Zoological Society London (ZSL) joins us to explore how climate change and global biodiversity loss intersect, how solutions can address both, and how policy decision makers can do more.

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Charles Harris - Protein folding and machine learning 31:41

21 weeks之前31:41

31:41

This week we talk to Charles Harris, PhD student at The University of Cambridge who is looking at marrying the lessons learnt by 2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize winners and their game-changing AI tool for predicting protein structures called AlphaFold with generative modelling and drug discovery.

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Nicole Brown - Disability and STEM 22:44

26 weeks之前22:44

22:44

Our guest this week is Nicole Brown, Head of Research Ethics and Integrity at University College London (UCL)’s Institute of Education. Nicole discusses what academic teams need to do next to make Science and Technology more inclusive for those with disabilities, chronic illness and neuro divergence. She also looks at issues with disclosure, the importance of role models and the far reaching benefits of progress in this area.…

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Rachel Youngman - social justice and science 26:41

27 weeks之前26:41

26:41

Our guest this week is Rachel Youngman who has worked extensively in the legal profession, and in social justice particularly with young people and with refugees. For the last 10 years she has brought that society experience to science to help improve diversity and international collaboration. She is currently Chair of the Engineering Council’s Committee and has been a member of the External Advisory Board of the Quantum Hub for Sensors and Metrology and until March, Deputy CEO at The Institute of Physics. Today we are discussing the importance of science and technology in society, science communication and the importance of making STEM a space for all.…

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Professor Sir Peter Knight - Quantum Technologies 23:24

28 weeks之前23:24

23:24

In this podcast, Professor Sir Peter Knight, Chair of the UK National Quantum Technology Programme Strategic Advisory Board, discusses quantum technologies in the UK - what they are, how close they are to market, and what support might be needed from the UK Government.

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Professor Hatef Sadeghi - All things Quantum 23:25

29 weeks之前23:25