The Poetry of Science

By Sam Illingworth

Join Dr Sam Illingworth as he provides insight into new scientific research via the medium of poetry.... more

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The podcast currently has 328 episodes available.

The Poetry of Science episodes:

November 15, 2021 Episode 126: Fading Transmissions
This episode explores new research, which has investigated how the communication styles of volunteers attempting to replicate life in deep space changed over time.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Space’ by William Burford here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Twitter: @samillingworth

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November 08, 2021 Episode 125: Shifting Sounds in Spring
This episode explores new research, which has found that the sounds of spring are changing, with dawn choruses across North America and Europe becoming quieter and less varied.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Dawn Chorus’ by Sasha Dugdale here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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November 01, 2021 Episode 124: Shadowlosses
This episode explores new research, which has investigated the different losses that young adults have suffered during COVID-19.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Are they Shadows’ by Samuel Daniel here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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October 25, 2021 Episode 123: Knots in Time
This episode explores new research, which has found that ancient driftwood can be used to track 500 years of Arctic warming and changes to sea ice levels.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Driftwood’ by Ralph Cheever Dunning here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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October 11, 2021 Episode 122: Dragons Across the Ocean
This episode explores new research, which has found that dragonflies can migrate thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean, from India via the Maldives to Africa, and back again.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Fly, Dragonfly!’ by Joyce Sidman here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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October 04, 2021 Episode 121: An Ancient Burst of Salty Air
This episode explores new research, which has found that a cosmic impact destroyed Tall el-Hammam, an ancient city in the Jordan Valley.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘On an Evening of Bright Meteors’ by Maurice Lesemann here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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September 27, 2021 Episode 120: Building on the Past
This episode explores new research, which has found that ancient residents of Teotihuacán reshaped the landscape in a way that continues to influence modern construction in this part of Mexico.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Flower Song’ by Francisco Xavier Alarcón here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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September 20, 2021 Episode 119: Dirty Light
This episode explores new research, which has found that global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over the last 25 years.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Light’ by C. K. Williams here.

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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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September 13, 2021 Episode 118: The Storms of our Past
This episode explores new research, which has used synthetic storms and natural archives to reconstruct Atlantic hurricane frequency over the past couple of thousand years.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Storm’ by Tessa Sweazy Webb here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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September 06, 2021 Episode 117: Rare Earth Water
This episode explores new research, which has found that rare earth elements are finding their way into Colorado water supplies, driven by changes in the climate.
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Read this episode’s science poem here.
Read the scientific study that inspired it here.
Read ‘Metals Metals’ by Russell Edson here.
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Music by Rufus Beckett.
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Follow Sam on social media and send in any questions or comments for the podcast:
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FAQs about The Poetry of Science:

How many episodes does The Poetry of Science have?

The podcast currently has 328 episodes available.