51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Business School economist Dr Katharina Hauck explains how levying a tax on sweetened soft drinks could help tackle obesity.

Dr Arthur Turrell showcases a Royal Society Summer Science exhibition where visitors will find out how and why 51³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists are trying to recreate the centre of the sun.

And we hear from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus and self-proclaimed ‘science daredevil’ about science communication in front of and behind the camera.

The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Science Communication MSc course and the presenter of , with contributions from our roaming reporters from the Research Communications team.

OR LISTEN TO INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS

Showcasing the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Show 2014 and Professor Chris Toumazou’s European Inventor Award.

Dr Arthur Turrell explains his Royal Society Summer Science exhibition, which gives a flavour of experiments that aim to recreate the centre of the sun.

Gareth Mitchells speaks to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumnus and Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow Greg Foot about public engagement and the importance of science communication. 

Soft drink tax and tackling obesity: Maxine Myers speaks to Business School economist Dr Katharina Hauck and asks whether levying a tax on sweetened soft drinks could help tackle obesity.