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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Duration: 1:05:01
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 10am BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Alice Roberts and Brenna Hassett - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:38
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 10am BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Chiara Marletto - Science Book Shambles BONUS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:31
Robin chats with Oxford researcher Chiara Marletto about the idea of constructor theory and her new book on the subject, The Science of Can and Can't, which is out now. Lots of other goodies, for Patreon supporters. Sign…
Helen Sharman and Kevin Fong - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:07
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Rachael Dunlop and Suzi Gage - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:13
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Helen Scales and Hugh Warwick - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:24
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Jess Wade and Anna Ploszajski - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:19
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Setting the Clock in Your Brain with Ginny Smith and Helen Czerski [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
In her new book Overloaded, Cosmic Shambles Network regular Ginny Smith looks at how every aspect of our lives are influenced by our brain chemicals. One of the people she spoke to in researching the book, particularly f…
Brian Greene and Clara Nellist - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:35
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. This week Robin and…
Tony Ryan and Ella Al-Shamahi - Live Sunday Q and A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:32
Hosted by Robin Ince and Dr Helen Czerski this episode of the Science Shambles podcast is an audio recording of our weekly Sunday Science Q and A show that goes out at 3pm BST on our YouTube channel. Robin and Helen are…