Podcasts Technology Imperial College Podcast Podcast: Supersonic flight, toxic pet treatments and fighting TB with maths

Podcast: Supersonic flight, toxic pet treatments and fighting TB with maths

Published: March 23, 2023, 1:28 p.m.

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In this edition: The future of supersonic flight, how toxic flea and tick products are reaching the environment, and how maths can help eradicate TB.

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Supersonic and hypersonic flight \\u2013 We look back on the popularity of Concorde and look forward to the future of commercial, and sustainable, high-speed air travel.

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Toxic effects of pet parasiticides \\u2013 We hear from the authors of a new Grantham Institute briefing paper that brings together all the evidence showing pet flea and tick treatments are finding their way into UK waters, potentially causing problems for the local wildlife.

Fighting TB with maths \\u2013 We speak to mathematical modeller Professor Nimalan Arinaminpathy, who is working with India\\u2019s TB elimination program to optimise interventions in different areas and finally eradicate the disease.

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