ISC Presents

ISC Presents is a podcast by the International Science Council. Our short episodes provide listeners with a melting pot of insightful discussions and thought provoking debates through the voices of guests and experts of the international scientific community. We discuss the challenges, stories, and celebrations of science while seeking to encourage international action on concerns to both science, and society. We look forward to listening with you.

Mary Robinson and Daya Reddy on compassion and leadership during a global crisis

The world is focused on beating COVID-19, and that’s something that can’t happen without the best scientific advice. But of course, it’s not the only crisis the world is facing. The unprecedented climate and environmental emergency requires an equally universal and rapid response. So, can we expect our leaders to pay just as much attention to science as we emerge from the pandemic? In this episode, Nuala speaks with President of the International Science Council, Daya Reddy, and Mar...

09-23
12:14

Arctic ice keeps shrinking: Here's what that means for all of us

The climate in the Arctic is changing before all eyes. A major new study has found that the region is shifting to a new climate with open water and rain replacing ice and snow. A feedback loop is also rapidly gaining pace. That's bad for the Arctic AND bad for the planet. This video features Henry Burgess from: https://www.arctic.ac.uk And Arja Rautio from: https://www.oulu.fi/university/

10-20
10:57

What's up with the hole in the ozone layer?

This year's ozone depletion was larger than normal. Should we be worried? And what does the ozone layer have to do with climate change? Professor Matthew England from Australia's UNSW helps us break down the science.

11-10
03:30

Medical Breakthroughs of 2020

From wireless medical robots inside the body to personalized cancer vaccines, we've teamed up with Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week to showcase breakthrough thinking from some of our greatest scientists. Learn more by registering for the Falling Walls Remote: https://go.falling-walls.com/gstv

11-13
05:54

2020 Innovations in Climate Science

Scientists around the world are taking novel approaches to fight the fallout from climate change. Here are just some of the innovations showcased at this year's Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week.

01-17
04:45

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