Batteries Maybe Included? - Latitude 2026

Batteries Maybe Included? - Latitude 2026

Author: The Cosmic Shambles Network August 7, 2026 Duration: 1:01:11
We really need to stop burning so much stuff. Sustainable energy needs to drive our future and batteries are going to play a big part in that. The advancement of battery technology has come a long way but there are still issues that need solving. To talk about all things lithium, sodium and a rechargeable future are Everything Electric founder Robert Llewellyn, material chemist and battery researcher Prof Saiful Islam and physicist Prof Helen Czerski. This panel was recorded on The Apollo stage in The Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture at the 2026 Latitude Festival. You can also watch this recording on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/cosmicshambles Support us at patreon.com/cosmicshambles The Incomplete Shambles Podcast is a rebranded feed for all Shambles podcast content.

From the team behind The Cosmic Shambles Network comes Science Shambles, a podcast that sits at the delightful intersection of expert knowledge and genuine curiosity. This isn't a formal lecture series; it's a semi-regular gathering of minds where scientists from every conceivable field are welcomed for sprawling, engaging conversations. You might hear a cosmologist pondering the nature of dark matter one week, and a medical researcher explaining the intricacies of the immune system the next, all approached with a warmth and wit that makes complex ideas accessible. The tone is rooted in the belief that not knowing something is simply the starting point for a fascinating discussion, not a shortcoming. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a lively pub where the topics just happen to be the fundamental workings of the universe, our planet, and ourselves. It's for anyone who enjoys the thrill of connecting dots between disciplines, finding that art, history, or philosophy often illuminate scientific truths in unexpected ways. By weaving comedy and medicine into its core science remit, this podcast from The Cosmic Shambles Network creates a uniquely human and entertaining listen, celebrating the messy, brilliant, and endlessly surprising process of discovery. Tune in for thoughtful, funny, and deeply informative chats that remind us all just how strange and wonderful reality really is.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

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