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 Developing Mobile Environmental MonitorsHand-held environmental monitors would allow people to track their own exposure to pollutants - Professor Rod Jones has been developing a system that allows you to plan the lowest pollutant commute!Prof. Rod Jones, Cambridge UniversityApril 2009 |
 On the Road with Mobile SensorsWe sent Meera out and about in Cambridge to find out how to monitor the atmosphere on the move...Prof. Rod Jones & Dr Mark Calleja, Cambridge UniversityApril 2009 |
 Seaweed Seeds CloudsWhat happens on the sea shore can impact on the atmosphere across the country, as Stephen Ashworth explained to Chris...Dr Stephen Ashworth, University of East AngliaApril 2009 |
 This Week in Science History - The Launch of the Hubble Space TelescopeThis week in science history saw, in 1990, the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope, the largest and most advanced extraterrestrial telescope that has allowed us an extraordinary insight into the furthest reaches of the universe and has also helped to determine the speed at which the universe is expanding. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-PerryApril 2009 |
 Bicycle Day - The Discovery of LSDOn the 19th April 1943, Dr Albert Hoffman tested a substance he had derived from Ergot, and discovered it's strong psychedelic properties. This week, therefore, marks the 66th birthday of LSD...Professor Philip Strange, Reading UniversityApril 2009 |
 Technology Update - Maker Faire and Minority ReportThis month's technology update looks at 'home-brew' technology and a step towards interactive, hands free computing could make 'Minority Report' a reality...Chris Vallance, BBC Technology CorrespondentApril 2009 |
 This Week in Science History - Available InsulinThis week in science history saw, in 1923, purified extracts of the hormone insulin being made widely available for the treatment of diabetes. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-PerryApril 2009 |
 This Week in Science History - The Mars Odyssey MissionOn the 7th of April 2001, the Mars Odyssey spacecraft was launched to orbit and survey Mars. It has supplied vital information for planning further Mars missions, and it's even had it's mission time extended! Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-PerryApril 2009 |
 Safari in ShamwariMeera took the opportunity to visit Shamwari Game Reserve, to see the animals there and discover the changing role of game reserves today...John O'BrianApril 2009 |
 The Born Free FoundationThe Born Free Foundation rescues abused animals, and allows them to live out the rest of their lives in natural conditions. Meera met Glen Vina, and Sinbad the Lion...Glen Vina, The Born Free FoundationApril 2009 |
 The Crisp Packet Fireworks Show!The Naked Scientists Live Show - Crisp Packet Fireworks, played to sold out houses in Grahamstown and Cape Town. Meera caught up with Chris and Ben before the first show, to see how the opening night nerves got to them!Chris and BenApril 2009 |
 The Story of the CoelacanthFossils of the Coeacanth fish over 70 million years old are well known, but it was not until 1938 that a living specimen was found off the coast of South Africa. The story of this 'Living Fossil' is a fascinating one...Paul Skelton, South African Institute for Aquatic BiodiversityApril 2009 |
 Protecting The Black RhinoThe black Rhinocerous is critically endangered, but a research project at Addo National Elephant Reserve hopes to both understand and protect the species...Jed Bird, Addo National Elephant ReserveApril 2009 |
 Tackling TuberculosisChildhood vaccination has seen tuberculosis all but wiped out in the UK, with cases few and far between. Not so in Africa, as Valerie Corfield explains...Valerie Corfield, University of StellenboschApril 2009 |
 This Week in Science History - The First Genetic PatentThis week in science history, in 1981, saw the issuing of a patent to for a genetically modified Pseudomonas bacterium that would eat up oil spills, the first patent of its kind. Sarah Castor-Perry explains more...Sarah Castor-PerryMarch 2009 |
 South Africa EscapadesMuch of the Naked Scientists team is down in South Africa this week. We had a chance to catch up with Meera to find out what they're up to.Meera SenthillinghamMarch 2009 |
 Bodysnatching and the Medical History of LondonRichard Barnett takes us on a tour of some of the places, characters and events of medical London.Richard BarnettMarch 2009 |
 Galenus of Pergamon and Roman MedicineVivian Nutton explains how medical discoveries and investigations were conducted over 1,800 years ago in the Classical World. Vivian NuttonMarch 2009 |
 Do manuscripts drift like DNA?Chris Howe explains how methods used to analyse mutations in DNA across generations can be applied to ancient manuscripts.Chris HoweMarch 2009 |
 Making Modern Medical HistoryTilli Tansey takes us through the process of making medical history from the last century; including the breakthroughs of chemotherapy, haemophilia treatments and acquiring your very own home freezer.Tilli TanseyMarch 2009 |
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