Living Biology
Living Biology is the official podcast of the Society for Experimental Biology, exploring the people, ideas, and discoveries driving modern biological research. It features engaging conversations with researchers, early-career scientists, and experts across the field, covering topics from plant biology and animal physiology to emerging technologies. Each episode delves into the stories behind the science, the challenges faced, and the breakthroughs that advance the discipline. The podcast is hosted by Poppy Lambert and edited by Sam Stemp.
Episodes
Emails from Sea Turtles – with Lucy Hawkes
In this episode of Living Biology, Poppy speaks with physiological ecologist Dr Lucy Hawkes about a career driven by curiosity, adventure, and enthusiasm for the natural world. Lucy reflects on how a chance essay about sea turtles sparked an unexpected path into science, leading her from early fieldwork in North Carolina to tracking some of the ocean and sky’s most extraordinary travellers.She als
Dyslexia, Autism and a PhD – with Declan Perry
In this episode of Living Biology, Poppy speaks with plant scientist Declan Perry about his journey through education as someone with severe dyslexia and autism. Declan reflects on the challenges he faced growing up, the teachers and mentors who helped him succeed, and how his neurodivergence has shaped his approach to scientific research.Declan explains his PhD research at Royal Holloway, Univers
Trailer
Welcome to Living Biology, the podcast about the people who make science happen.Living Biology is the official podcast from the Society for Experimental Biology. Through conversations with researchers across experimental biology, the series explores the science they study and the careers they’ve built. From plant science to animal physiology and emerging technologies, it highlights the people beh
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