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Science Stories fortæller historier om videnskab baseret på nysgerrighed og fascination af viden og indsigt, men vi kan også være kritiske og stille spørgsmål ved veletablerede dogmer. Vi stræber efter at forstå grundlaget for viden og sætte den i perspektiv. Redaktionen er uafhængig og ikke underlagt udefrakommende politiske eller kommercielle interesser.

Science Stories fortæller historier om videnskab baseret på nysgerrighed og fascination af viden og indsigt, men vi kan også være kritiske og stille spørgsmål ved veletablerede dogmer. Vi stræber efter at forstå grundlaget for viden og sætte den i perspektiv. Redaktionen er uafhængig og ikke underlagt udefrakommende politiske eller kommercielle interesser.

 

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#303

[Best of] Quantum computing in a waterdrop.

Researchers all over the world have tried for more than 25 years to make a new type of computer that can solve much more complex problems than traditional computers are capable of. Professor Charles Marcus from the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen is one of the leading researchers who have made major contributions to the development of quantum computers. He is giving a profound understanding about what quantum computing is and why it may, or may not be difficult to grasp. He is interviewed about the state of the art of quantum computing by Science Journalist Jens Degett from Science Stories. The interview was made in connection with the first Quantum Computing Applications in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Workshop organized by the Danish Technical University (DTU) Department of Chemical Engineering, Knowledge Hub Zealand and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). ... Read more

27 Dec 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:25

27 Dec 2024

#302

[Best of] The many types of diabetes

Diabetes is about hormonal regulation of metabolism in the body. Apart from insulin there are many hormones, organs and receptors involved, but even if it is complicated to understand, it does not mean we should not talk about it or ask questions. In connection with the commemoration of the discovery of insulin +100 years ago, Science Journalist Jens Degett interviewed one of the most experienced diabetes researchers in the world, Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly from Cambridge University. The interview was recorded after an “August Krogh on Tour” lecture at the August Krogh Institute in Copenhagen. © Science Stories ApS, Photo by Jens Degett ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

23 MINS

23:48

20 Dec 2024

#301

[Best of] A hundred years after August Krogh's Nobel Prize: The man who founded Novo Nordisk.

The year 2020 marked the centenary of August Krogh's Nobel Prize in physiology. August Krogh received the award for showing how oxygen is transported from the lungs through the blood into the small capillaries in the muscles. Details of the mechanism and how it is regulated are still a central topic of research a hundred years after and understanding respiration is still a matter of life or death. In this interview science journalist Jens Degett had the opportunity to talk to, one of the world's leading physiologists professor Christopher Ellis from the University of Western Ontario (Canada) about how August Krogh's 1920 Nobel Prize greatly influences physiological research even today. In addition to Nobel Prize class research, August Krogh founded one of the first biomedical companies in Denmark. The company would later become Novo Nordisk, which is now among the world's largest manufacturers of biomedicine and insulin. ... Read more

14 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:56

14 Dec 2024

#300

[Best of] Mitochondria are key to prevent aging and disease

Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cells. They convert nutrients into energy, and they may hold the key to reverse aging and cure a large number of diseases. This is why exercise is important. But, can science one day come up with a pill that can reverse the aging of mitochondria? How close are we to solve this fundamental discovery? Professor Zhen Yan from University of Virginia was interviewed by Science Journalist Jens Degett from Science Stories. ... Read more

06 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:15

06 Dec 2024

#299

Evolution of the brain

What can vi learn from sponges or other primitive animals who have no brain. at all? What are the advantage of spending a lot of energy on maintaining a brain and what can the study of animals with none or very primitive brains teach us about evolution of complex animals with large brains. Professor Dr. Detlev Arendt is explaining to science journalist Jens Degett the advantage of having a small brain for some animals, and circadian rhythms studiet in a small worm has evolved into a very special circadian control mechanism found in advanced animals. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

29 Nov 2024

27 MINS

27:14

29 Nov 2024

#298

Shape, stiffness and tension are important for understanding your body

Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, are taking the understanding of cell biology to a new level. Research group leader Alba Diz-Muñoz explains how shape or form, stiffness or rigidity, architecture and tension can make a big difference in your body’s reaction to physiology and disease. It is not only hormone signals, DNA and biochemistry which determine the fate of a cell, an organ, or the whole body. Mechanical parameters have to be taken into consideration to understand why cells react to the environment as they do. Science Journalist Jens Degett is interviewing Alba Diz-Muñoz from the EMBL laboratory in Heidelberg. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

22 Nov 2024

20 MINS

20:50

22 Nov 2024

#297

Algorithms and the patterns of life

Science Stories is visiting the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg and asks some of the leading researchers about their work. This week science journalist Jens Degett interviews Dr Anna Kreshuk about how she and her research group is working with algorithms and image analysis to understand fundamentally how life works from the most primitive to the most advanced organisms and how living systems function together from individual organisms to ecosystems. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

15 Nov 2024

18 MINS

18:59

15 Nov 2024

#296

Particle physics moving faster than ever

The LHC is the biggest and most powerful particle accelerator in the World. Senior researcher Troels Petersen from the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen is explaning what is going on in Geneva and why the accelerator is producing more results than ever. Science journalist Jens Degett is interviewing Troels Petersen. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

08 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:16

08 Nov 2024

#295

On the creation of life 2

Experts from all over the world met four days during the Summer 2024 invited by the Niels Bohr Institute to discuss the available knowledge on the theme: Are we a Unique Species on a Unique Planet? - or are we just the ordinary Galactic standard? A selection of recognised scientist gave their best bid on: - Life on Exoplanets? - Disks and pre-biology - Terrestrial contra alien biology - Future of life and humanity In this podcast science journalist Jens Degett from Science Stories is interviewing Professor Uffe Gråe Jørgensen from Centre for Exolife Sciences at the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen. The Conference was organised by Centre For Exolife Sciences at the Niels Bohr Institute, and the main organiser was Professor Uffe Gråe Jørgensen with support from Carlsberg Foundation, CHAMELEON, Niels Bohr Institute Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation and University of Copenhagen Release date: 01.11.2024 ... Read more

01 Nov 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:10

01 Nov 2024

#294

On the creation of life 1

Experts from all over the world met four days during the Summer 2024 invited by the Niels Bohr Institute to discuss the available knowledge on the theme: Are we a Unique Species on a Unique Planet? - or are we just the ordinary Galactic standard? A selection of recognised scientist gave their best bid on: - Life on Exoplanets? - Disks and pre-biology - Terrestrial contra alien biology - Future of life and humanity In this podcast science journalist Jens Degett from Science Stories is interviewing Professor Uffe Gråe Jørgensen from Centre for Exolife Sciences at the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen. The Conference was organised by Centre For Exolife Sciences at the Niels Bohr Institute, and the main organiser was Professor Uffe Gråe Jørgensen with support from Carlsberg Foundation, CHAMELEON, Niels Bohr Institute Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation and University of Copenhagen ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:45

25 Oct 2024

#293

[Best of] Circadian Rhythms

All organisms from fruit flies to humans share the same mechanism for controlling the day and night rhythms also called the circadian rhythms. This mechanism is considered fundamental to all advanced life forms, and it has a surprising feature. It binds us genetically to live on earth. Michael Rosbash received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2017 for the discovery of the circadian rhythms together with Jeffrey Hall and Michael Young. He is a professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Brandeis University. In 2019 he was invited by The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters to give the nineteenth Royal Academy Nobel Laureate Lecture in Copenhagen and was interviewed by science journalist Jens Degett. Photo credit: Chris Heller for Science Stories. ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

23 MINS

23:37

18 Oct 2024

#292

IceCube may reveal structure of the universe

You may have heard about about space telescopes and gravitational wave detectors which are new instruments for the investigation of space and the universe. Now a new instrument is being tested underneath the South Pole. It literally consists of a cubic kilometer large ice cube with detectors that can catch small light emissions from a long distance. This instrument is giving us a new look at the universe very different from the electromagnetic light we can see in a traditional telescope. Science Journalist Jens Degett is interviewing senior researcher Troels Petersen from the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen about the new type of telescope and what it can measure. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:06

11 Oct 2024

#291

Mars research update 2024

Several research groups all over the world are working intensively around the clock driving rowers around and making experiments on Mars. A lot is happening, and we are learning a lot every day. Senior researcher Morten Bo Madsen from the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen explains to science Journalist Jens Degett some of the latest results presented rently. Huge amount of water is detected beneath the surface of Mars. Astrophysicist states that travel to Mars can be done in two weeks with unlimited fuel and power. Stone with organic like materials collected to be sent to Earth. MOXIE a success! If you wonder why the podcast is in English, and not Danish it is because we have an increasing number of listeners whenever we publish a podcast in English. Therefore, we make the experiment the next few months to produce all our podcasts in English. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

29 MINS

29:08

04 Oct 2024

#290

Physics in a biological world

Life has existed and evolved on earth for almost 4 billion years. Living organisms copy themselves from other life and central for all known life forms is the genetic code. We are used to hear life described by biologists. but physicists have access to tools which can give a different and to some extend deeper understanding of life. Science Journalist Jens Degett is visiting the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen, Denmark, talking with Professor in physics Kim Sneppen. If you wonder why the podcast is in English, and not Danish it is because we have an increasing number of listeners whenever we publish a podcast in English. Therefore, we make the experiment the next few months to produce all our podcasts in English. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:08

27 Sep 2024

#289

Deadly virus reveals its secret

About fifty million individuals worldwide are affected by chronic hepatitis C virus. It has been one of the most expensive virus infections to treat, and it is an ongoing threat to global health. Now the virus has revealed a secret to a group of researchers in Denmark lead by Jannick Prentoe, from University of Copenhagen, after five years of intensive work. Link to article in Nature: Link to article in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07783-5 If you wonder why the podcast is in English, and not Danish it is because we have an increasing number of listeners whenever we publish a podcast in English. Therefore, we make the experiment the next few months to produce all our podcasts in English. This podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

20 Sep 2024

26 MINS

26:34

20 Sep 2024

#288

Phages regulate bacteria growth on Earth

Today’s story is a good example of how little we know about biology and life, and how we can use our knowledge to better fight diseases and environmental threats. We are going to talk about bacteriophages or just fages. These are small viruses which attack bacteria. The story is literally about life and death and most organisms on earth are being killed every week. Senior researcher Namiko Mitarai from the biocomplexity group at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen Namiko Mitarai is being interviewe by Science Journalist Jens Degett. The podcast is supported by a Maria Leptin / EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship. ... Read more

13 Sep 2024

27 MINS

27:10

13 Sep 2024

#287

[Best of] From the Dark ages to life

With new astronomical instruments and new knowledge of fundamental physics our understanding of the universe is developing fast. The new understanding of the universe from its Dark Ages, after the Big Bang, to the current acceleration with planets, stars, galaxies and life raises a lot of questions. In this podcast, Science Journalist Jens Degett interviews Associate Professor Darach Watson from the Cosmic Dawn Center at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The podcast is part of our project "Danish Space Research" supported by Otto Mønsteds Foundation and Thomas B. Thriges Foundation. Photo credit: Jens Degett, © Science Stories ApS ... Read more

06 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:15

06 Sep 2024

#286

Besparelser på uddannelse og forskning koster dyrt

Gennem nogen tid har man kunnet høre politikere og meningsdannere tale om at skære ned på uddannelserne, gøre dem kortere og udhule indholdet, så man ikke behøver at kunne så meget. Antallet af studerende skal skæres ned, og det skal være sværere for mange at komme ind på den uddannelse de ønsker sig. Forskerne klager samtidig over at forskningsmidler som udbydes i fri konkurrence er stagneret i gennem de sidste år og helt galt står det til med EU-Midlerne der modregnes i forskningsbudgettet, så når forskerne har success til at hjemtage midler fra EU, så bliver der færre penge til den øvrige forskning. Hvad foregår der egentligt? Videnskabsjournalist Jens Degett fra Science Stories har talt med forskningsordfører fra Radikale Venstre, Stinus Lindgreen om udviklingen inden for uddannelse og forskning. Er der et rationale bag, eller er forsknings og uddannelsessystemet bare meget dårlige til at forklare hvorfor de er vigtige? ... Read more

30 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:27

30 Aug 2024

#285

Superstrings and string theory

Superstrings was a very popular topic among physicists in the 1980ies. They had a renaissance in 1995 but then the researchers changed focus to other things. Now superstrings have gained new momentum in physics again. Professor Niels Obers from the Niels Bohr Institute explains what superstrings and string theory is. He also explains why superstrings are popular among researchers. Science journalists Jens Degett is interviewing. ... Read more

23 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:53

23 Aug 2024

#284

Findes der liv andre steder i universet?

Midt i sommerferien 2024 afholdt Centre for Exolife Sciences på Københavns Universitet en konference om liv i universet. Konferencen havde været under forberedelse i fire år og omfattede 100 af de førende eksperter i exoplanetarisk liv. Med andre ord - Findes der liv uden for den jordklode vi lever på? Et tidligere interview med to af deltagerne af konferencen har været bragt under overskriften "Exoplanetary life conference 2024" I dette interview taler videnskabsjournalist Jens Degett med professor Uffe Gråe Jørgensen som er idemager og initiativtager til konferencen. Photo credit: Jens Degett Podcasten er støttet af Otto Mønsteds Fond og Thomas B. Thriges Fond. ... Read more

16 Aug 2024

52 MINS

52:04

16 Aug 2024

#283

[Best of] Danske satellitsystemer udforsker solsystemet

Senioringeniør Hans Jensen fra Terma fortæller om hvordan den danske elektronik-virksomhed Terma kom med i det internationale rumkapløb tilbage i 1960erne og nu leverer elektronik til nogle af de mest spektakulære missioner i rummet nogensinde. Der er tale om en helt række af missioner, hvor dansk elektronik har spillet en afgørende rolle for meget præcis styring af satellitter over meget store afstande i solsystemet. Den avancerede teknik skal virke fejlfrit inden for minutter selv om satellitten har været 10 år undervejs. Det er vidrnskabsjournalist Jens Degett som interviewer senioringeniør Hans Jensen fra Terma. Foto kredit: Jens Degett, © Science Stories ApS. Podcasten er en del af vores projekt Historier om Dansk Rumforskning støttet af Otto Mønsteds Fond og Thomas B. Thriges Fond. ... Read more

09 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:57

09 Aug 2024

#282

Exoplanetary life conference 2024

Center for Exolife Sciences at the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen organised this week a conference under the theme "Are we a unique species on a unique planet or are we just the ordinary standard?" We may already have detected traces of life in the atmosphere of the distant planet called K2 18b. During four days in Copenhagen 100 researchers were discussing how we interpret signs of life outside our planet. In this podcast science journalist Jens Degett is interviewing professor Nikku Madhusudhan from University of Cambridge on exoplanetary atmosphere analysis. and former NASA Chief Historian and Director of the NASA History Officer Steven Dick on conspiracy aliens in the media. Photo credit: Jens Degett The podcast is supported by Otto Mønsteds Fond og Thomas B. Thriges Fond ... Read more

02 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:11

02 Aug 2024

#281

Stjerne med rigelige mængder kulbrinte kan være første tegn på liv

For nylig var det amerikanske tidsskrift Science ude med en artikel om store mængder kulbrinter omkring skive-dannelsen ved en meget lille stjerne. Foto kredit: Jens Degett For at forstå hvorfor det er vigtigt, er videnskabsjournalist Jens Degett taget ind på Niels Bohr Instituttet hvor han taler med Professor Jes Kristian Jørgensen. Podcasten er støttet af Otto Mønsteds Fond og Thomas B. Thriges Fond Læs mere i Science, Reference: Abundant hydrocarbons in the disk around a very-low-mass star https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adi8147 ... Read more

26 Jul 2024

30 MINS

30:01

26 Jul 2024