Life Solved

Life Solved explores the biggest new research and life-changing discoveries coming from the University of Portsmouth. In this episode find out how palaeontology allows us to tell the biggest story out there: that of life on earth! Dr Dave Martill and Dr Nizar Ibrahim share stories of their incredible finds, from the Saharan desert to Morocco to… the Isle of Wight, where PhD Student Jeremy Lockwood...

In the final episode of this series of Life Solved, delve into some surprising insights from studies of gender representation in the UK and further afield. Professor Karen Johnston challenges the norms that are holding back women and under-represented groups. From the police force, to government, civil service and the NHS, Karen looks at the impact of inequalities in workplaces and the cultures of...

This time on Life Solved, we’re taking a tour of the innovations in technology taking place at the University of Portsmouth. Professor Adrian Hopgood heads up the Future and Emerging Technologies Research Theme. In addition to a passion for AI and digital technology, he explains how nature is inspiring brilliant design in construction. Find out about the artificial intelligence that’s being used t...

A review of the COP26 comittments and what this means for climate change goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the COP26 conference in Glasgow turns its focus to issues such as transport, cities and the built environment. On this episode of the Life Solved podcast the University of Portsmouth’s Professor Mark Gaterell demystifies the role of construction in our net zero future.   Find out how the way our buildings are designed, made and used impact their carbon footprints. Mark also explains...

 What are the “wicked problems” facing our planet, how are they connected and and how can we address them?   In this episode of Life Solved , Dr Cressida Bowyer explains key findings the University of Portsmouth plans to highlight at COP26, the forthcoming UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow this November.   She explains the link between plastic pollution and climate change, and...

In this special episode of Life Solved , Glenn Harris interviews talented experts at the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation to find out about the UK’s agenda to double space activity across the next ten years.   Plus, find out how The University of Portsmouth is sharing in those ambitions by combining data analytics expertise with world-class training, engineering and construction.  ...

An archive of more than 300 art-zines is helping researchers and historians alike connect with social history and the human experience on diverse topics.   Portsmouth researcher Dr Jac Batey is behind an enormous archive of material collated for Zineopolis at the University of Portsmouth. In this week’s Life Solved podcast she explains how she came to realise the immense value of this self-pu...

The mysteries of outer space have long fascinated scientists and academics, but an innovative research project has put ordinary people at the helm of exploring our cosmos.   To celebrate World Space Week, Professor Bob Nicol and Professor Daniel Thomas join the Life Solved podcast to talk about Galaxy Zoo, a citizen-science project part-funded by the University of Portsmouth.   Across a...

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Historical Geographer Professor Humphrey Southall and Paula Aucott tell us about a new mapping project that’s transforming the way we understand the present.   GB1900 collated data from digitised images of Britain’s six inch maps from between 1888 and 1914. By using specially developed analysis software from another project, it...

John Worsey takes a look at some more of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September. From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these il...

John Worsey takes a look at some of our favourite Life Solved moments so far. Series 6 is starting on Thursday 30th of September. From then we'll be exploring a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustr...

John Worsey takes a look at some of the exciting research coming up in our next series of Life Solved, starting on Thursday 30th of September. Find out about a unique mapping tool that combines historical, cultural and social data to build up a picture of Britain past and present. We'll also be looking at the enormous historical and social importance of Zines through a collection of these illustra...

In this episode of Life Solved, we hear about a cross-disciplinary project to help fight the illegal trade in plants and animals.  Dr Nick Pamment tells us about his Wildlife Crime module and how this led to a collaboration with Jac Reed, a lecturer in Criminology and Dr Paul Smith, a Reader in Crime Science. Together the team have combined their expertise in criminology and forensics to help...

The University of Portsmouth’s Dr Marina Davila Ross tells us about her work studying communication in Great Apes. In this episode of Life Solved, we hear the call of Pongo Tapanuliensis, otherwise known as the Tapanuli Orang-utan, the third and most rare species of orang-utan. Marina reveals how her recordings of this 800-strong colony in Sumatra helped classify it as a whole new species and rais...

For the rest of this series of Life Solved, we’re delving into the world of wildlife crime.  The University of Portsmouth is addressing the illegal trade in animals and plants through cutting-edge research and real-world application. This time Caroline Cox explains how her work led her to providing vital information to support a change in the law here in the UK. In fact, the UK has recently i...

Life Solved explores research and ideas from the University of Portsmouth. This time we’re asking if the coronavirus pandemic has created a dramatic setback for the global environmental crisis. From the vast increase in the use and disposal of PPE such as face masks and gloves, to the changing consumer habits that arose from lockdown, we look at how the plastics problem has been exacerbated by Cov...

This episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth explores what the Coronavirus pandemic restrictions have meant for human rights, democracy, trust and policing. We hear how narratives of control have played out in government policies and ask what this means for democracy here in the UK. Professor Leila Choukroune and Dr Sarah Charman discuss the issues that have come with police enfor...

The pandemic had a huge impact on working lives, lifestyles and employment for many of us here in the UK and further afield. In this episode of Life Solved University of Portsmouth researchers and business experts share their insights into what this means for our relationship with work in the future. Many in education adapted to online learning during the pandemic. Dan McCabe explains how he colla...

In this episode of Life Solved, University of Portsmouth researchers explore the impact of the pandemic on our shopping habits and consumer attitudes.  We ask if Covid has changed the way we shop forever, and where the opportunities and trends lie for businesses. Portsmouth local Tati Kapaya heads for her local shopping district to find out how local businesses have responded to a year of loc...

In this special new series of Life Solved we explore the trends, changes and innovations that are taking place in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Across 5 episodes, find out how life is changing for all of us, and University of Portsmouth researchers share their findings, ideas and observations on what a post-Covid future might look like.  In our first episode we explore how the education...

Dr James Darling says that understanding the deep history of planets and satellites in our solar system could help unveil secrets in the history of planet Earth.   He takes John Worsey through his research in planetary geology in this episode of Life Solved. James explains how scientists are combining data sources and sharing information to put a rocket under space innovation. He also tells h...

In this episode of Life Solved from the University of Portsmouth, Professor Malcolm Whitworth explains engineering geomorphology!   He tells John Worsey how the team study landscapes to predict, prevent and prepare for natural hazards. Malcolm tells explains how satellite imagery allows him to study one of the world’s most important trade routes: the M-41 or Pamir Highway, which stretches acr...

Ever wondered how citizen technology might be harnessed to help save lives? With so many amateur drone users on the ground, one University of Portsmouth Professor explains how this kind of data gathering can help emergency response teams in a disaster.   In addition to combining satellite imaging with drone data, Professor Richard Teeuw says that open-source software can be a great way to sup...

Can you imagine living at the foot of a volcano, or in the path of extreme storms? Plenty of communities around the world live with the potential of a natural disaster taking place on home turf. That’s why early warning systems and robust research can make the difference between life and death.   In this episode of Life Solved, Dr Carmen Solana shares her experiences of researching hurricanes...