The question on every helicopter parent's mind!

In this special bonus to round off our first season, Dr C sits down with one of the humblest laureates you could imagine, Professor Morten Meldal, to ask what it really takes to win science’s most prestigious prize. We talk curiosity, collaboration, click chemistry, and the long, winding path to discovery… plus the moment Dr C briefly held a Nobel medal before it went back home where it belongs.

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To get in touch with Prof Morten Meldal, search for him on google (you'll find him - he's kind of a big deal!)

This is the final episode of Series 1. Stay tuned for the excited explorations into the mad world of talking science with a kid in Series 2, coming later in 2026...

In the tenth episode (already?!), Helen and Dr. C celebrate by going full plant mode with guest Emma Aller, a plant-loving molecular biologist from the University of Copenhagen and co-host of the Plantejagten podcast 🎙️

From counting to three and communicating through smells to remembering past threats and producing chemical compounds for defence, this episode peels back the quiet drama of plant life. You will discover that plants are anything but passive, and far more interesting than most of us realise.

To download the app that Emma recommends, check out this site: Arter - Fælles om Danmarks vilde natur - Arter

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Well... no. Or, kinda, maybe.

Another chin-scratcher from Dr C in this episode, where we dive into the blue to explore the fascinating world beneath the sea and learn all anyone could want to know about corals and their importance. We are joined on the mics by Walter Dellisanti, a marine biologist and coral nerd who also happens to have just rounded off a visual exhibition all about (yep, you guessed it) coral!

To get in touch with Walter, email walter.dellisanti@bio.ku.dk

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