Science podcast: four types of thinker, cyclosporiasis outbreak, and threat to Jodrell Bank
The Guardian's science podcast features discussions on research identifying four distinct thinking styles, an unprecedented US cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to two deaths, and funding cuts threatening the Jodrell Bank world heritage site.
Madeleine Finlay is joined by Guardian science editor Ian Sample to discuss three notable science stories. The conversation covers a new investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinkers, as well as an unprecedented outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States, which has now been linked to two fatalities.
The podcast also examines funding cuts that threaten the iconic Jodrell Bank, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Lovell telescope. The site holds significant historical value for astronomy, and the proposed reductions could put its future at risk.
Each story is explored within its scientific context, explaining why these developments matter to researchers and the wider public alike. From the workings of the human mind to public health and the preservation of scientific heritage, the episode highlights a range of pressing issues currently facing the scientific community.
