<p>S2E11: Level Up Human is a podcast on a mission to redesign the human body.</p><p>This week, <a href="https://twitter.com/simondwatt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simon</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RachelWheeley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rach</a> chat to naturalist and broadcaster&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stevebackshall.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steve Backshall</a>&nbsp;and visual perception scientist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.katestorrs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Storrs</a>.</p><p>We discuss enhanced vision, limb regeneration, gecko hands, super kidneys and re-breathing.</p><p>Extended show notes including edited transcripts are available <a href="https://levelup-human.squarespace.com/episodes/2020/5/2/level-up-human-steve-backshall-vs-kate-storrs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><strong>In the news</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Kate is tickled and baffled by a news story about Microsoft</p><p>Steve's news story is entitled, 'Venomous Frogs use Heads as Weapons.'</p><p>Rach's levelled up human is Bertolt Meyer, who has hacked his prosthetic hand to hook it up to his synth.</p><p><strong>The pitches</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Steve wants to borrow the abilities of the Iberian sharp-ribbed newt, a type of salamander which can regenerate limbs and organs.</p><p>Kate thinks the human body should be able to see the polarisation of light</p><p>Plus pitches from our audience and Mother Nature herself 🌱</p><br><p><strong>Mentioned this episode</strong></p><p>Microsoft's new patent:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a32318654/microsoft-brainwaves-mine-cryptocurrency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a32318654/microsoft-brainwaves-mine-cryptocurrency</a></p><p>Venomous frogs use heads as weapons:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280753150_Venomous_Frogs_Use_Heads_as_Weapons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280753150_Venomous_Frogs_Use_Heads_as_Weapons</a></p><p>Bertolt Meyer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSKBtEBRWi4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSKBtEBRWi4</a></p><p>'Scuba-diving' lizard, Anolis aquaticus:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/bu-lc032019.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/bu-lc032019.php</a></p><p>Steve's Home Schooling (9.30am, Wednesdays):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-URP49TgSgyIU1rgh2m7A/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-URP49TgSgyIU1rgh2m7A/videos</a></p><p>The Mirror Trap:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mirror-trap-online-tickets-104125171190" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mirror-trap-online-tickets-104125171190</a></p><p>Stay In for Towel Day:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/events/stay-in-for-towel-day-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/events/stay-in-for-towel-day-2020/</a></p><br><p><strong>Support us</strong></p><p>If you're enjoying the podcast, you can support us on Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/leveluphuman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/leveluphuman</a></p><p>Leave us an iTunes review:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/level-up-human/id1096637285" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/level-up-human/id1096637285</a></p><p>…or join our newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leveluphuman.com/keep-in-touch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.leveluphuman.com/keep-in-touch</a></p><br><p>With thanks to the <a href="https://www.physoc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physiological Society</a>.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/leveluphuman">http://supporter.acast.com/leveluphuman</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Level Up Human

Simon Watt and Rachel Wheeley

Level Up Human S2E11 - Steve Backshall vs Kate Storrs

MAY 5, 202049 MIN
Level Up Human

Level Up Human S2E11 - Steve Backshall vs Kate Storrs

MAY 5, 202049 MIN

Description

<p>S2E11: Level Up Human is a podcast on a mission to redesign the human body.</p><p>This week, <a href="https://twitter.com/simondwatt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Simon</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RachelWheeley" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rach</a> chat to naturalist and broadcaster&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stevebackshall.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Steve Backshall</a>&nbsp;and visual perception scientist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.katestorrs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kate Storrs</a>.</p><p>We discuss enhanced vision, limb regeneration, gecko hands, super kidneys and re-breathing.</p><p>Extended show notes including edited transcripts are available <a href="https://levelup-human.squarespace.com/episodes/2020/5/2/level-up-human-steve-backshall-vs-kate-storrs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><strong>In the news</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Kate is tickled and baffled by a news story about Microsoft</p><p>Steve's news story is entitled, 'Venomous Frogs use Heads as Weapons.'</p><p>Rach's levelled up human is Bertolt Meyer, who has hacked his prosthetic hand to hook it up to his synth.</p><p><strong>The pitches</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Steve wants to borrow the abilities of the Iberian sharp-ribbed newt, a type of salamander which can regenerate limbs and organs.</p><p>Kate thinks the human body should be able to see the polarisation of light</p><p>Plus pitches from our audience and Mother Nature herself 🌱</p><br><p><strong>Mentioned this episode</strong></p><p>Microsoft's new patent:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a32318654/microsoft-brainwaves-mine-cryptocurrency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a32318654/microsoft-brainwaves-mine-cryptocurrency</a></p><p>Venomous frogs use heads as weapons:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280753150_Venomous_Frogs_Use_Heads_as_Weapons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280753150_Venomous_Frogs_Use_Heads_as_Weapons</a></p><p>Bertolt Meyer:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSKBtEBRWi4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSKBtEBRWi4</a></p><p>'Scuba-diving' lizard, Anolis aquaticus:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/bu-lc032019.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/bu-lc032019.php</a></p><p>Steve's Home Schooling (9.30am, Wednesdays):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-URP49TgSgyIU1rgh2m7A/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm-URP49TgSgyIU1rgh2m7A/videos</a></p><p>The Mirror Trap:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mirror-trap-online-tickets-104125171190" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mirror-trap-online-tickets-104125171190</a></p><p>Stay In for Towel Day:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/events/stay-in-for-towel-day-2020/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/events/stay-in-for-towel-day-2020/</a></p><br><p><strong>Support us</strong></p><p>If you're enjoying the podcast, you can support us on Patreon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/leveluphuman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/leveluphuman</a></p><p>Leave us an iTunes review:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/level-up-human/id1096637285" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/level-up-human/id1096637285</a></p><p>…or join our newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leveluphuman.com/keep-in-touch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.leveluphuman.com/keep-in-touch</a></p><br><p>With thanks to the <a href="https://www.physoc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Physiological Society</a>.</p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/leveluphuman">http://supporter.acast.com/leveluphuman</a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>