Chris Smith chris@thenakedscientists.com no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/ The Diamond Light Source Synchrotron is a particle accelerator located in Oxfordshire and generates x-rays, infrared and gamma ray beams for scientific research. In these podcasts we'll introduce you to the workings of the Diamond synchrotron and the scientific discoveries that it's helping to make possible. en Dr Chris Smith 2008-2010 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:00:37 +0000 http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/uploads/tx_naksciconfig/temp/NS_diamond_144.jpg http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/ 144 144 Podcast The Diamond Podcast: enlightening synchrotron science The Diamond Light Source Synchrotron is a particle accelerator located in Oxfordshire and generates x-rays, infrared and gamma ray beams for scientific research. In these podcasts we'll introduce you to the workings of the Diamond synchrotron and the scientific discoveries that it's helping to make possible. Meera Senthilingam, The Naked Scientists 29:26 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2010.03.03/ http://www.thenakedscientists.com/guid/Diamond_Podcast_10.03_128kbps.mp3 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:46:12 +0000 This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient catalysts to clean up our car exhausts. All that plus the latest news and events from the Diamond Light Source. Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient ca... This month we investigate the role Diamond can play in industrial research to reveal how synchrotron radiation can help the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the activity of certain drugs, and also how these X-rays can help develop more efficient catalysts to clean up our car exhausts. All that plus the latest news and events from the Diamond Light Source. synchrotron,industry,naked scientists,kitchen science 30:54 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2010.01.22-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_10.01.mp3 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:34:34 +0000 This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed electrons are controlled and manipulated to produce intense beams of light. Plus we bring you the latest news and events, including how scientists are using Diamond for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer! Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed el... This month, we step away form the research and bring you the science behind the synchrotron! We investigate how a machine like Diamond is designed to create X-ray beams that are stable down at the micron level, as well as reveal how the high speed electrons are controlled and manipulated to produce intense beams of light. Plus we bring you the latest news and events, including how scientists are using Diamond for earlier diagnosis of lung cancer! naked scientists,kitchen science, synchrotron, insertsion devide, lung cancer, x-ray, infra-red, control room 34:04 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2009.11.06-1/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.11.mp3 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:29:35 +0000 This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be crucial for the storage of nuclear waste. Plus, we investigate how to prevent crack formation in aeronautical materials as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be cr... This month, we peer into the world of engineering to see how scientists are exploring and improving materials for industry, including how the structure of metals can be modified for greater resilience and how an understanding of corrosion could be crucial for the storage of nuclear waste. Plus, we investigate how to prevent crack formation in aeronautical materials as well as bring you the latest news and events from Diamond. naked scientists,kitchen science 27:29 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2009.09.16/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.09.MP3 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:37 +0000 This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose can improve its conservation and how studying pigments in paintings could protect major pieces of art! Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose c... This month, we dig deep into the world of archaeology to learn how scientists at Diamond are investigating our cultural heritage. We find out how scanning samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls can help decipher them, how probing timber from the Mary Rose can improve its conservation and how studying pigments in paintings could protect major pieces of art! naked scientists,kitchen science 30:01 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2009.07.03/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Podcast_09.06.MP3 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:31:21 +0000 This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal greener and we bring you a round-up of the latest news from the light source, including the launch of 2 new beamlines. Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal... This month we peer into the nanoworld to find out how synchotrons can assist in the development of a new way to store data and revolutionise computer memory. We also hear how the chemical by-products of bacteria can be used to make industry good deal greener and we bring you a round-up of the latest news from the light source, including the launch of 2 new beamlines. naked scientists,kitchen science 26:34 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2009.04.29/ http://nakeddiscovery.com/files/Diamond_Lightsource_Podcast_99.11.30. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:40:53 +0000 This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. We also touch on the latest news from Diamond, including the announcements made at this year's AAAS conference in Chicago. Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and ... This month we find out how the Diamond synchrotron is revolutionising research in the life sciences. We hear how the synchrotron's beamlines are helping to identify potential treatments for foot and mouth disease as well as uncovering the causes and new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease. We also touch on the latest news from Diamond, including the announcements made at this year's AAAS conference in Chicago. naked scientists,kitchen science 19:43 no http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/podcasts/diamond/show/2009.02.09/ http://tnsstore.caret.cam.ac.uk/Diamond_Podcast_09.02.mp3 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:24:36 +0000 Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations about the composition of comets and the secret soil-cleaning powers of the humble earthworm. Diamond Lightsource Podcast The Naked Scientists Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations... Welcome to the first Diamond Light Source podcast! This month we introduce the Diamond Synchrotron: what is it, what can it do, and how does it work? Plus we also catch up with some of the key research that took place in 2008, including revelations about the composition of comets and the secret soil-cleaning powers of the humble earthworm. naked scientists,kitchen science