In this edition: How the busy city and green parks around us affect our health, and what Imperial scientists are looking forward to in 2018.
The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on Imperial's MSc Science Communication course and the presenter of Click Radio on the BBC World Service, with contributions from our roving reporters in the Research Communications group.
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News: Cancer link and publication charts – We report on research linking obesity and diabetes to cancer, and find out what Imperial publications have made the most online impact this year.
Air pollution problems – We learn how London’s busy roads are affecting everyone from the unborn to the over-60s. Should air pollution limits be changed?
How environment affects health – We explore the myriad ways the world around us shapes our health, from air and noise pollution to the positive impact of green spaces.
Looking forward to 2018 – We find out what Imperial researchers are hopeful for in 2018, from new progress in the fight against malaria to lab-on-a-chip sensors, flying close to the Sun and incredible insights from the humble fruit fly.
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Hayley Dunning
Communications Division
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Gareth Mitchell
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication
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