They discuss what plant fossils are, how and where they are formed and what they can tell us about plant history today. Sandy focuses on plant root evolution as part of his research and introduces one of the best-preserved plant fossil deposits here in Scotland, called Rhynie chert. Jérôme Bruhat, CEO of Robertet, says with this investment they are opening a "new chapter in agronomy". Virtual twins of BioPods and future Interstellar Lab products, whether they are meant for design, manufacturing, operation or maintenance phases, represent a huge potential, from internal processes improvement, to quality control and performances optimization. That’s a major strategic aspect we want to keep exploring with 3DEXPERIENCE tools,’ adds Jim. You can use your phone to listen using the PlantWave app, or with "pro musical equipment". DJ set by an Elephant Ear Plant?! In this episode, Rose Doyle (@RoseDoyle_) talks to BioPOD alumnus and PhD student Eddie Martin (@Sonifyed). They discuss different ways of visualising protein structures and how sound can help us get more information from protein sequences. In his research, he turns a protein sequence into a short melody. From this melody, it is then possible to “hear out” some distinct features of the protein. Eddie also explains the intricacies of sound design and how to best convey the variations between different amino acids.

Sall4 could help time cellular differentiation as part of embryonic development and is therefore implicated in developmental disease. By getting more insight into proteins that bind AT rich regions we could learn more about the cause of some diseases. As well as working like a greenhouse, it can function as an enclosed ecosystem for your little pets, without the need for a lot of maintenance. This means your wee froggos or other pets are kept safe and sound. The team also have planting guides, and recommendations for trees depending on your region (in the US, I presume). In this episode, Liz Gaberdiel chats to Gerben van Ooijen, postgraduate advisor and Director of the Graduate School at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the role of postgraduate advisors and how they can help during PhD studies. We hear what situations postgraduate advisors can help with and Gerben gives us some vital advice on how to maintain a productive, healthy and enjoyable PhD journey. They also discuss his work as the Director of the Graduate Schoo and illustrate the key role he plays in maintaining the high standards of Edinburgh's PhD programmes.

In this episode, Haomiao chats with Professor Thorunn Helgason, the head of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. It’s been a year since Thorunn started her post here in August 2022, let’s meet her and hear how she sees the past academic year in the School, and how she expects the future to happen. And, have you also wondered what was Edinburgh Uni like years ago? Well, Thorunn doesn’t just see the University thriving today, she also witnessed the changes happening since she first stepped into the University as a student. Biopod makes it easy to grow anything from a mini rainforest for your pets to a herb and vegetable garden for your kitchen. Biopod is an app controlled microhabitat that automatically regulates temperature, light, humidity, ventilation and rainfall. Simply tell the Biopod App what you want to raise or grow and Biopod will create the ideal environment for your plants and animals. The "automated, low-maintenance system", including lighting and watering, takes care of the environment if you don't have the time. It "combines the benefits of an aquaponics system with the ideal conditions of a greenhouse". Biopod also measures soil condition and lets you know when to harvest your wee plants. Apparently, it will "optimise growth for maximum production". Right on the heels of the 2022 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, this episode covers a broad overview of the key topics associated with antimicrobial resistance. Rose Doyle from BioPOD teamed up with Carys Redman-White from the new Edinburgh antimicrobial resistance podcast EdiAMR to chat to Dr Brian Wee about his work. We hear his thoughts on the best tools and tactics to combat the rise of antibiotic resistance as well as a deep dive into one decade-long research project about the spread of antibiotic resistance in Kenya. Lethal Pursuer (a Nemesis perk) is useful paired with Denied Requisition Form so you know exactly where survivors are at the beginning of the game, meaning you can hop right to them.

In this episode, Chris Donohoe (@dono_heptane) chats with PhD students Casey Patmore (@paseycatmore) and Georgia Lambert (@GALambert3) about the fascinating world of the behavioural ecology of burying beetles. They discuss how to "keep calm and carrion" when researching beetles, who need carrion to raise their progeny. What factors affect their parenting behaviour and what can it teach us about the complex responses of insects to effectively care for their offspring? The sustainable growing systems by Interstellar Lab aim to better life on Earth, allowing durable farming while preserving its biodiversity, and then prepare humanity to settle on other planets. The work is a fusion of architecture, agronomy, engineering, product design, and life-sciences. And, as such, it demands a highly skilled team. Installed in Ivry-Sur-Seine, the French-American startup has harnessed talents and expertise from NASA, Space X, Trimble, Airbus, and Dassault Systemes, including scientists, engineers, and architects like Jim Rhoné. In this episode Neelakshi talks to Dr. Sandy Hetherington about the work in plant paleobotany and evolution. The BioPod container is assessed for its potential to perform economically viable under the three scenarios of vegetable production. The three scenarios are:The economic viability assessment of the system is performed with the Net Present Value (NPV) method. The NPV method can indicate to a potential investor whether a project is worth investing in or if depositing money at a bank (or alternative investment) is a more rational choice. In the first episode of our PhD Advice series, Liz (@lizgaberdiel) talks to Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, the University of Edinburgh Chaplain, about how PhD students can look after themselves through practicing mindfulness with everyday tasks, and overall building healthy habits. We get to learn about services being offered by the Chaplaincy to help support PhD students who may be struggling with mental health, as well as those who wish to find a community. Ultimately Interstellar claims the structure can reduce land and water needed to produce food on Earth by more than 99%.