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In this edition: The latest climate science ahead of COP28, how COVID impacts pregnancy, and founding a MedTech startup.

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– We look ahead to the upcoming COP28 climate conference, and discuss a few recent 51³Ô¹ÏÍø studies on the carbon budget, warming beyond net zero, and avoiding overreliance on carbon removal technologies.

– We speak to Dr Victoria Male, who says that while pregnancy carries higher risk of complications from COVID-19, vaccination is extremely effective and safe for the baby, passing on immunity in the womb.

– We hear from the , featuring inspiring stories to help people make career decisions. This excerpt features the founder of reproductive health startup , 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumna .

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The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's MSc Science Communication course. He’s also a longstanding BBC presenter and reporter. Gareth is joined each month by our roving reporters in the Communications Division.