Podcast: Difficult choices, thirsty work and Designs for Life

In the latest Imperial podcast a researcher in Kenya asks who most needs blood and we discover how internet use contributes to our 'water footprint'.

Professor Kath Maitland talks about her work in Kenya, helping to improve how children are treated for shock and anaemia. She paints a vivid picture of how research can save lives.

PhD student Bora Ristic reveals the hidden cost of watching that internet cat video. Plus details of a the latest Imperial Fringe event.

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.

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News: seabirds and sailing lessons - What businesses can learn from the America’s Cup and seabirds are under threat from a deluge of waste plastic. Plus a new device could make dialysis simpler and safer.

What’s best for the kids - Professor Kath Maitland talks about her work in Kenya, helping to improve how children are treated for shock and anaemia. 

Hidden costs - PhD student Bora Ristic explains how you can save water – by spending less time on the internet. 

Date for design - Research Events Officer James Romero explains how design touches on all aspects of our world ahead of the Designs for Life fringe event.