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This week Life Solved has a special one-off episode looking at INC-4. We unpack the fourth session of Global Plastics Treaty talks that recently took place in Canada - where global policymakers, charities, experts, and businesses sat down to wo
In this episode we chat to two researchers who travelled to one of the most remote inhospitable regions on the planet, in the pursuit of science.Professor Fay Couceiro and Dr Clare Boston from the University of Portsmouth travelled 7,000 nautic
Instead of keeping nature out, architects around the world are looking at innovative ways to work with environments to help reduce the planet’s carbon footprint.To mark World Earth Day (April 22), this episode explores the transformative power
To mark UN English Language Day (23 April), we consider how English became one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. And we find out how a mathematical model developed at the University of Portsmouth might predict its future. Dr Mario Sa
What does sport, science, the sea, and space all have in common? While this sounds like the start of a bad joke, the answer is actually the GB Row challenge. Using state-of-the-art equipment, rowers were able to gather incredible insights into
In this episode, we peer inside a place that most people want to be kept out of, but one University of Portsmouth researcher has worked hard to get into - prisons.Professor Francis Pakes from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice purpo
EPISODE 01: What will happen when there’s no water left to drink?TX DATE: 21 March 2024Water is our most precious resource; it underpins all aspects of life. But despite this, experts warn many of us around the world could be faced with the pro
This is the time of year when the Christmas bills start arriving through the letterbox and with national economies continuing to struggle in many places of the world, January might be feeling something of a challenge for you.Dr Robert Gausden i
For many of us, January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, whether that be cutting out chocolate, carbs or coffee. But to what extent do our cravings come down to smell? In this episode, we explore the science of smells, and how our noses
In this episode, we explore the concept of democracy – and ask whether it’s under threat.Leila Choukroune is Professor of International Law and Director of the Democratic Citizenship Thematic Area at the University of Portsmouth, whilst Daniel
In this episode, we discover how social media is increasingly a breeding ground for so-called ‘Incel’ content, perpetuating misinformation, misogyny, sexism and even violence – and increasingly accessible on mainstream platforms.Anda Solea is a
In this episode, whilst many of us talk about ‘UFOs’, we take a fresh look at the rebranded term ‘unidentified anomalous phenomena’ (UAPs). This comes as NASA investigates many years’ worth of seemingly out of this world sightings.Dr Chris Patt
In this episode, we take a look at seaside towns. Often portrayed in books and films as being a unique combination of pleasure and danger, the modern day coastal town carries a lot of its past alongside the challenges of the current day.Associa
In this episode, we explore the real risks of nuclear radiation – and how incorrect information can cause unnecessary concern.You might have read about Japan’s Fukushima power plant releasing its wastewater into the Pacific Ocean – and potentia
To celebrate the start of season 13 of Life Solved, and as we record this just a few days before Halloween, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of horror.And what better way to record the episode, than at one of the most haunted places in P
AI and the likes of Chat GPT are possibly the biggest technological development of our age – and the subject of much discussion. But with artificial intelligence evolving at speed, this episode asks what the dangers and benefits are; both now a
In this episode, we take a look at something nearly all expectant parents do – the reading of self-help books – and ask whether the advice they’re picking up is actually teaching unattainable goals.Dr Lexie Scherer is a senior lecturer at the U
In this episode, we take a look at something most of us take for granted – the two-day weekend. But are two days enough?Brad Beavan is a professor in social and cultural history at the University of Portsmouth. As you’ll hear, even the weekend
With World EV Day on the 9th of September, in this episode we’re looking at the power behind electric vehicles – the batteries themselves. As more of us consider ditching our petrol cars, in favour of ones we simply plug in, we’re going to expl
In this episode of Life Solved we take a look at nature’s role in cleaning our waters. There’s no doubt that us humans need to do much more to clean up our own damage, but there are experts here – and around the globe – who are giving nature th
In this episode we take a look at the realities of Crime Scene Investigation or CSI. Zoe Cadwell from the University of Portsmouth and Selina Robinson from Winchester University both used to be Crime Scene Investigators.We ask how does the CSI
If you’re outside of specific communities, you may not have heard of Chemsex. But the modern day use of drugs to enhance the sexual experience has its more complex side – and there are many who are either trying to leave that world, or are in –
Life Solved is back for its 12th series – and its 100th episode!As a special anniversary episode, we invited Chief Presenter at the BBC News Channel, Maryam Moshiri, to host a round-table discussion, exploring why our plastic waste in the Globa
Life Solved is back for its 12th series and its 100th episode! ‘From Shelf to Global South’ lands on Thursday 10th August and is a special panel discussion, recorded at London’s Royal Institute of British Architects and hosted by Chief Presente
How close are we to seeing a global plastics treaty?Last week countries gathered for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting to bring them a step closer to signing a legally-binding agreement to end plastic pollution.Professo
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