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Beware of pickpockets 👜 🚨 You do the work, you get the credits, right? Unfortunately, not always. In a scientific environment under pressure for ever more publications and fewer spots at the top - misconduct can be tempting. I spoke to Maria Toft - academic and climate activist in Copenhagen about change to the better. Maria experienced how her superiors tried taking credit of her work and felt...

💻 Can AI help us be better at being human? 🤔What can AI teach us about ourselves and humanity? 🧠 What does it mean to be human in the first place? Philosophy of AI tries to answer these and other questions around our relationship with artificial intelligence. In her research at the University of Copenhagen, Ninell Oldenburg and her colleagues seek to find answers to questions such as 🚧 How can...

Human feces contain a lot of important nutrients for agricultural crops. 🍽 Yet, recycling wastewater sludge into fertiliser material is difficult in many ways: ✔It has to be safe ✔It has to be compatible with conventional fertiliser ✔It has to be accepted by society Asta's PhD at Roskilde University is pretty 'shitty' In this episode you will learn more about: ✅ 🚫 The pros and cons o...

🧬 An ever growing human population will need to be supplied with ever more food. Enhancing yields and reducing crop failures are key to food security, thinks Louise Petri, PhD student at the University of Copenhagen (KU). When finishing her PhD, Louise is thinking about turning her research in a business to bridge science and real-life agricultural practice. To explore her idea, she took part in...

🦴 Can we speed up bone healing with new materials? And how can wearable sensors change healthcare? Morteza, a PhD researcher at the Technical University of Denmark, is exploring both of these exciting topics. We even talk about turning research into business ideas! 🎧 A fascinating episode at the intersection of science and innovation—check it out! Let's connect on ⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ and please fe...

🔋 Batteries fuel our society - they are in our phones, laptops, lamps, remote controls, cars, bikes,... you name it. 🪫 Many of the batteries in use now are difficult to recycle and complex in their raw materials and production - to shift towards a more sustainable future, inventing new batteries is key. These inventions are what excite Shan and her research - she conducts Life Cycle Assessments...

🌍 Precision farming meets bio-based fertilisers—what’s the best way to apply them? Nazerke’s research looks at how technology like remote sensing and satellite images can optimise nutrient use, reduce emissions, and make farming more sustainable. 🎧 An exciting blend of science and tech—listen in! Let's connect on ⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to...

🌾 Transitioning from mineral to bio-based fertilisers isn’t as simple as it may sound. It's not like choosing a black t-shirt today and a grey one tomorrow.. That’s why Lærke conducts research on the effects of bio-based fertilisers and uses her findings to shape EU policy on how to safely and efficiently introduce bio-based fertilisers into farming. 🎧 If you’re interested in sustainability...

❄️ Methane emissions from glaciers? Yes, it’s a thing. Sarah Sapper's research takes us to Greenland, where she studies how melting ice could be releasing hidden greenhouse gases. 🎧 A truly mind-expanding episode—because who knew glaciers could contribute to climate change? Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast...

🌱 Can animal manure-based fertilisers work as well as synthetic ones? Hongzhen is on a mission to find out! Her research tests how plants absorb nitrogen from bio-based fertilisers compared to traditional methods. The results? Promising! 🎧 If you’re into sustainable farming, this one’s for you! Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to subs...

🥕 Food waste—it’s a problem we all contribute to. But how can we do better? Louise Bartek, a PhD student in Sweden, conducts Life Cycle Assessments on food waste and production to find more sustainable solutions. 🎧 Next time you go grocery shopping, think about how small changes can make a big impact! Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't...

🦠 What’s happening beneath our feet? Louis, a microbiologist in Sweden, studies how soil microbes respond to environmental changes—whether due to climate change or new farming techniques. 🎧 Next time you step on soil, remember: it’s full of life! Tune in to learn more. Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us :) Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to...

🍏🍷 What do apple orchards and vineyards have in common? They want to be fertilised for optimal yield! Catarina studies how manure can replace mineral fertilisers in apple farming and how satellite images can help optimise vineyard fertilisation. 🎧 A fascinating chat about sustainable agriculture and tech—listen in! Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts wit...

🌲 Forestry—it’s not just about trees, but also carbon storage, living space for animals, and…products like paper. Balancing them all in an optimal way is Max vision. Max, a PhD student in Sweden, studies Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to determine the best way to manage forests for both products (like timber) and services (like carbon sequestration). 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered about the environment...

🌏 From France to Denmark to New Zealand, Australia, and Ireland—Nelly’s research on phosphorus sustainability is truly global. Nelly Raymond and I talk about soils, fertilisers, and why phosphorus is one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements in agriculture. 🎧 Give it a listen and discover how something as small as a single element of molecule has a massive impact on what and how...

💩 Manure—it’s not just waste, it’s full of potential! Joana Prado, a PhD student from the University of Lisbon, studies how mixing different types of manure can enhance fertiliser value. By finding an optimal blend those mixes may replace mineral fertilisers making agricultural more circular and sustainable. 🎧 Want to hear how poop can help save the planet? Listen in! :D Let's connect on ⁠Li...

💡 Can ashes and biochar replace traditional fertilisers? In this episode, we discuss how bio-based fertilisers could make agricultural more sustainable and why phosphorus is such a big deal. 🎧 If you are curious about the future of agriculture - then tune in and please your thoughts with us! :) Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget...

⚡ What does it take to integrate renewable energy into a national grid? For this episode, I caught up with Soner, an old friend and energy systems researcher, to discuss the challenges of making Germany’s electricity grid greener. 🎧 If you’re into sustainability, energy transitions, or just enjoy a good nerdy chat—this one’s for you! Let's connect on ⁠LinkedIn ⁠ and please feel free to share...

🍏 Ever wondered how kids perceive food beyond just taste? Like texture, smell or even sound? This is what sensory sciences try to find out and use to increase our eating experience! In this episode, I talk to Ching Yue Chow, a PhD researcher at the University of Copenhagen, about how texture can determine whether a children would like or not like to eat certain types of food. 🎧 Enjoy listening a...

🚀 Starting my podcast with a special guest—my sister! Because who else would be brutally honest about my interview skills? 😅 We dive into her PhD research on how new laws will impact rooftop solar panel installations in Germany. 🎧 Tune in to hear our chat (in German) and let’s talk science! Let's connect on LinkedIn and please feel free to share your thoughts with us! Don't forget to su...