Let's Talk Science with Thuli
Award-winning scientist and entrepreneur Thulile Khanyile hosts scientists, engineers and technology researchers for casual chats about science. In each episode the viewers are exposed to the vast world of science as the researchers casually talk about the problems they are solving. The aim of the podcast is to bring science where you are. The podcast seeks to unravel the complex and technical world of science to make science relatable and accessible to you. After-all, science exists to solve everyday problems that affect all of us on a daily basis. #LetsTalkScience The podcast has an additional segment called #BeyondScience where we get up close and personal with guests, and learn about what makes them tick.
Let's Talk Science with Thuli
EP 4 - Let's Talk citrus fruits with Dr Khumbuzile Bophela
January 17, 2022
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Thulile Khanyile
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Season 1
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Episode 4
- Dr Bophela chats to us about fruits and how her work as a plant pathologist is to solve solutions related to the diseases and infections that affect fruits.
- How do we ensure that the fruits that go into the market are healthy? At what points of the value chain do tests have to be conducted? And more...
- Beyond Science Dr Bophela talks to us about relationships, dating life as an emerging academic, self-help, how she was bullied as a child and much more.
- Bullying and mental health are critical issues in the high pressure environment we live in today. Dr Bophela tells us how she copes with the pressure and much more.