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In this edition: Two ways to make plastic more sustainable, Mental Health First Aiders, and the past and future of science communication.

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– We delve into a powerful in the fight against malaria and a better way to in action.

– 45,0000 Eiffel Towers’ worth of plastic was produced last year, and 90% of it was not recycled. We explore two ways plastic can be better: by being made from biodegradable materials, and by being for recycling.

– Academics at every level, from students to professors, can face mental health issues such as impostor syndrome and problems with work-life balance. We talk to two of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s to find out how they can help.

– Against a backdrop of fake news and dodgy experts, the Science Communication Masters programme at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø with an event looking at the future.

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The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's MSc Science Communication course and the presenter of Click Radio on the BBC World Service, with contributions from our roving reporters in the Research Communications group.

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