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A Short History of Science

Science has had a weird, wonderful and often controversial journey through the ages. Today, we take you on this journey and give you the most entertaining overview of the history of science you will ever hear!


42:05 minutes (33.73 MB)

The Zooniverse - Steven Bamford

Today we shall be talking to Steven Bamford about the Zooniverse!
The Zooniverse is home to the internet's largest, most popular and most successful citizen science projects. Check out the blog: http://urn1350.net/blog/thescienceshow/2012/05/zooniverse-steven-bamford...


48:05 minutes (33.02 MB)

Citation needed!

This Science Show is all about those science myths flying around that need a good debunking.


48:30 minutes (44.42 MB)

Citation Needed!

posted 20.05.12 at 3:39pm

black hole

Tomorrow's Science Show is all about those science myths flying around that need a good debunking. We'll be covering topics such as:

- Will the Large Hadron Collider create a black hole which will consume the Earth?
- Can you see the Great Wall of China from space?
- Do black holes suck things in?

We'll also be chatting about the animal kingdom and finding out whether lemmings really do throw themselves off cliffs and whether bulls genuinely do 'see red' when they... umm... see red.

We'll also be taking your questions throughout the show, so make sure you listen live...

Citation Needed!

Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?

Essentially no, it's far too small! You're actually more likely to see a motorway as it is wider. The problem with the Great Wall of China is that its colour is pretty similar to its surroundings. You can actually see the largest building in the world, the Pentagon though,

If you look out over the world from space, you can actually distinguish cities and countryside due to the different colours.

Do lemmings commit mass suicide?

Imaging The Brain - Matt Brookes

This week we're back to our normal format and talking to Matt Brookes about all things MRI, MEG and how we get a good look at our brains without drilling a hole and making a slippery mess.


48:29 minutes (38.85 MB)