THE SCIENCE SHOW with Dr Dada

Wearable tech like Fitbits and Apple Watches use flashing green lights to measure blood flow in your wrist. This light-based technology is a simple example of how medical applications are increasingly moving towards light-based sensors. #WearableTech #HealthTech

An interest in visualizing electromagnetic waves sparked a PhD in electromagnetics. From mobile signals to Wi-Fi, these waves are everywhere and deeply applicable to life. It's a discipline that easily lends itself to impact. #Electromagnetics #STEM #Engineering

Black holes aren't truly black. The image we see is the glowing matter *around* them, accelerated by intense gravity. This gives us a visual of their environment, not the hole itself. #SpaceFacts #Astrophysics

The journey of women in STEM is filled with challenges. Dr. Priscilla Ngotho's story from Kenya highlights the persistent pursuit of impactful scientific discovery despite these hurdles. #WomenInSTEM #Science #Inspiration

Long-haul telecommunications rely on amplifiers to boost light signals through optical fibers. My PhD focused on developing integrated waveguide versions of these amplifiers, moving beyond traditional fiber technology. #Telecommunications #Optics #PhD

Developing tiny, micron- and even nano-scaled fiber optic sensors that change fluorescence based on local pH (acidity/alkalinity). #FiberOptics #Sensors #Tech

This was recorded years ago… but it sounds like it was made for right now. On The Science Show with Dr. Dada, Professor Antonia Ho explained what COVID-19 taught us about viruses, outbreaks, public health, and preparedness. #Virology #PublicHealth #ScienceTok

Professor Antonia Ho, the 2026 Fleming Prize Winner, explains on The Science Show with Dr Dada how the Wuhan pneumonia cluster, identified Dec 31, 2019, raised alarms because patients tested negative for usual illnesses. #Science #PublicHealth #Innovation

Even when searches for dark matter and new physics yield no results, a 'null result' is incredibly valuable. Prof. Deepak Kar explains on The Science Show with Dr Dada. #DarkMatter #Physics #NullResult

Prof. Deepak Kar reflects on his journey to Glasgow, starting with an unexpected job application in South Africa. After 8.5 years, a Royal Society fellowship brought him back to his favorite city for a sabbatical. #Glasgow #ScienceShow #RoyalSociety

Imagine 41 million digits! Prime numbers, only divisible by 1 and themselves, are key to encryption. #PrimeNumbers #Encryption #MathFacts

James Clerk Maxwell unified electricity and magnetism, laying the groundwork for Einstein's theories. His work showed these forces are aspects of a single phenomenon, a foundational step for modern physics. #Science #Physics #Maxwell

Just 25 years ago, we didn't know of any planets outside our solar system. Now, we've found thousands! The biggest mystery remains: could life exist on them? It's a question that keeps many awake at night, wondering if we'll ever know. #Space #Astronomy #AlienLife

The sheer volume of data we have is staggering – like recording this podcast 24/7 for 20,000 years! It demands innovative analysis methods, and thankfully, there's no shortage of ideas to explore. Excited for the future of data! #DataAnalysis #Innovation #BigData

An amateur discovered a new prime number using thousands of GPUs across 17 countries. Beginner's luck? Or a testament to massive computing power. #PrimeNumber #TechDiscovery #GPU

An amateur has discovered the largest known prime number – and it's a monster! Unlike even or odd numbers, prime numbers appear randomly, making their discovery a significant mathematical win. #MathDiscovery #PrimeNumber

What is the Large Hadron Collider? It's a 27km ring where protons are accelerated to near light speed and collided, recreating Big Bang-like conditions to discover new particles. It's where physics pushes the boundaries! #LHC #Physics

Despite what you might think, even top scientists admit: we don't know what dark matter is. The mystery continues, and that's the most exciting part. #Science #Space

Dr. Sam Nerenberg is a science communication natural, even when he's rapping! 'Ultrafast beam, show me what you're seeing' is the kind of energetic vibe that makes complex science accessible. #ScienceCommunication #ScienceExplained

Worried about lasers in the brain? Dr. Sam Nerenberg and Dr. Jack Radford on The Science Show with Dr. Dada reassure us: it's safe! You get more light exposure on a sunny day. Ethical concerns? All cleared. It's perfectly safe. #ScienceFacts #HealthTech #Innovation