Short Science Podcast 028

Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth and Emma for all the very best science in brief.

We kick off the podcast with a few prominent science news headlines from the week including:

- birds lose weight by losing teeth

- are genetics to blame for obesity in children

- a giant star shone in the heavens - and then exploded

- protein shakes for brain injury

Emma kicks off the capsules this week with a Capsule Science looking at the implications of how we feed our livestock.

Studio guest Aurelie Perthuison tells us about her work in the fields of marine biology, interpretive music composition and science communication.

Elizabeth rounds off the capsules this week looking at the concept of food allergy, unpacking the differences between true allergy, hypersensitivity and intolerance.

And for a bit of light relief after all our mighty serious science, we have the quiz, and the conundrum for you to take a crack at! Just send in your answers to studio@shortscience.co.uk by 10am on Wednesday 16th December for a chance to win!

Please send in any comments or questions to studio@shortscience.co.uk. Send us in suggestions for science topics that you think we should cover, or offer up your own science and join us on the show. See our website for more information http://www.shortscience.co.uk/!

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