Science Interviews

Evolution of Skin Colours

Evolution of Skin ColoursProfessor Nina Jablonski, Penn State University

Healing Without Scars

Getting a scratch or cut in your skin usually means you have to put up with a scar later. But this may not be the case in the future, as Paul martin explains.Professor Paul Martin, Bristol University

Curing Infant Jaundice

Curing Infant JaundiceProfessor David Phillips, Imperial College London

This Week in Science History - The Death of Eduard Bruckner

This week in science history saw, in 1927, the death of Eduard Bruckner, the German geographer and climatologist who was one of the first to discuss whether changes in climate were due to a natural cycle or down to humans, and how this climate change would affect our future...Sarah Castor-Perry

World Hepatitis Day

It's estimated that 80% of people with hepatitis C aren't aware they have it. World Heptatitis Day is aimed at raising awareness of the problem.Dr Joe Grove, Birmingham University

Tech Update - E-Books and E-Readers

This month, Chris Vallance tells us about a new generation of eBook readers, and how authors are using social networking to interact with their readers...Chris Vallance, BBC Technology Correspondent

This Week in Science History - Valence Theory

This week in science history saw, in 1852, the publication of a paper by Edward Frankland describing the valence theory of why chemical elements bond with only a certain number of other elements. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-Perry

The Million Pond Project

Alan Titchmarsh gives his recommendations on the perfect pond and Jeremy Biggs extolls the virtues of pond making on a grand scale.Alan Titchmarsh, gardening broadcaster & novelist; Jeremy Biggs, Pond Conservation

Studying Space - The Launch of Planck and Herschel

Thursday 14th May, all being well, we are going to see the launch of the European Space Agency’s Herschel and Planck missions which are studying the formation of stars and galaxies and background radiation, all sorts of exciting things. Dr Anthony Challinor joined us to explain more...Dr Anthony Challinor, Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge University

The Great Cam Cleanup

The Great Cam Cleanup is a volunteer project to help keep the river Cam clean by picking out the litter, bikes and shopping trolleys that get dumped every year. Ben Valsler went along to help out...Luther Phillips, Camboaters, and Andrew Walters, RiverCare

Invasive Alien Species

How foreign species are coming here and taking all our niches...Dr David Aldridge, Cambridge University

This Week in Science History - The Integrated Circuit

This week in science history saw, in 1952, the inventor Geoffrey Dummer present his idea of the integrated circuit, now an essential component of all modern computers. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-Perry

The Genetics of Swine Flu

People are concerned about swine influenza from Mexico but surely more answers than any can be obtained by sequencing the virus and understanding what its genetic story is...Professor Wendy Barclay, Imperial College London

Musical Viruses

Stephan Zielinski has made his own viral music from swine flu using a simple sequence of amino acids found in swine flu proteins...Stephan Zielinski, Stephan-Zielinski.com

Making Superalloy Jet Blades

Dr. Howard Stone is looking for ways to get the most out of metals as we use them to make jet engine blades. Advances in technology can make them longer lasting, safer and more efficient...Dr Howard Stone, Cambridge University

F1 Inspired Wheelchairs

Formula 1's a fast paced world where cars can race at up to 220 mph in certain conditions but for these cars to reach these speeds and drive smoothly and safely they need to be at the forefront of science and technology. But did you know that the science behind Formula-1 is actually spilling out into other fields and even everyday life?John Bailey; Beru F1 Systems & Mike Spindle; Trekinetic

The Science of Driving a Heavy Goods Vehicle

How can we solve the problem of steering articulated trailers independently? Andrew Odhams believes he has the answer. Dr Andrew Odhams, Cambridge University

This Week in Science History - Pasteur Presents "Germ Theory"

This week in science history saw, in 1878, Louis Pasteur give his important lecture on his evidence in support of ‘germ theory’ to the French Academy of Sciences, describing how diseases were not spontaneously generated but caused by microscopic organisms. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-Perry

Swine Flu

A new strain of swine flu seems to be spreading across the world - originating in Mexico. Paul Digard explains how pig flu can infect people, and how pigs act as genetic melting pots...Dr Paul Digard, Cambridge University

Checking City Air

Ben Valsler met up with Jo Dicks, Principal Scientific Officer for Cambridge Council, to find out how urban air quality is measured...Jo Dicks, Cambridge City Council