First World War doctors and digital currencies feature in our latest podcast.

Imperial researchers explain how army surgeons dealt with amputees’ pain 100 years ago and how it’s managed now.

Dr Llewellyn Thomas introduces a new initiative that offers students funding for projects on improving the security of digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Plus, we hear about a new lab that plans to put drones to use as a force for good.

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

Download the complete podcast (mp3)

OR LISTEN TO INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS

News: Salamanders in peril – A skin-eating fungal disease brought from Asia by the pet trade poses a threat to European amphibians. (Full story)

Painful memories – Dr Emily Mayhew, Professor Andrew Rice and Major Taff Edwards revisit the archives of the Lancet to examine how army doctors managed amputation pain in the First World War. (Full story)

Cash for bitcoins – An opportunity for students to win money for projects on cryptocurrencies. (Full story)

Drones for humanity – Dr Mirko Kovac discusses a new laboratory being planned at Imperial for studying flying and swimming robots. (Full story)