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In the latest 51³Ô¹ÏÍø podcast a researcher in Kenya asks who most needs blood and we discover how internet use contributes to our 'water footprint'.

Professor Kath Maitland talks about her work in Kenya, helping to improve how children are treated for shock and anaemia. She paints a vivid picture of how research can save lives.

PhD student Bora Ristic reveals the hidden cost of watching that internet cat video. Plus details of a the latest 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Fringe event.

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

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 - What businesses can learn from the America’s Cup and seabirds are under threat from a deluge of waste plastic. Plus a new device could make dialysis simpler and safer.

 - Professor Kath Maitland talks about her work in Kenya, helping to improve how children are treated for shock and anaemia. 

 - PhD student Bora Ristic explains how you can save water – by spending less time on the internet. 

 - Research Events Officer James Romero explains how design touches on all aspects of our world ahead of the Designs for Life fringe event.