Imperial Podcast: Autopsies, antelopes and crocodiles

Our latest podcast hears about why hospital autopsies are becoming rarer, and the mysterious death of saiga antelopes in Kazakhstan.

Plus, we have expert advice on how to avoid crocodile attacks, and Professor James Barlow discusses similarities in the culture of innovation between the healthcare and finance industries.

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: croc attacks and parenting – A new publication provides advice on how to avoid getting attacked by a crocodile, and a study suggests that people learn parenting behaviour from their mothers.

The death of the autopsy? – Angus Turnbull discusses his research on how hospital autopsies are becoming less common in the UK.

Saiga die-off – Professor E.J. Milner-Gulland on the mysterious death of about half the world’s population of saiga antelopes in two weeks.

Innovation in healthcare - Professor James Barlow discusses similarities in the culture of innovation between the healthcare and finance industries.

Saiga photo credit: Seilov www.ulytautour.kz