Science on the River - A Punt Down the Cam
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Science on the River - A Punt Down the Cam. The river Cam runs through Cambridge, past the colleges that have been home to influential scientists for hundreds of years. This week, we drift down the river, picking up key scientists as we go. We discover how petals attract pollinators, how carbon sequestration could call a halt to climate change and how ketamine could help us find the root of schizophrenic delusions. Also, we explore how evolved enzymes could make chemical reactions billions of times faster, and learn of the ultimate fate of the universe with Astronomer Royal, Professor Martin Rees. Plus, in Kitchen Science we see how sunlight can start a fire and mirrors can cause explosions!
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A bit of history about Queens' college
Our first passenger, Beverley Glover from Queens' College talks about the hot world of flowers.
The history of King's College
Carbon sequestration may be our best bet to offset the tonnes of carbon we pump into the atmosphere each year. Professor Herbert Huppert explains more...
The history of Clare College
Hallucinations and delusions resulting from schizophrenia are scientifically fascinating, but poorly understood and devastating for those affected. Dr Paul Fletcher is leading the charge to discover more about the roots of the disease...
Trinity Hall's history
Enzymes are the "amazing chemical machines" that make reactions happen billions of times faster than they would do anyway - and help keep your clothes looking as good as new. Florian Hollfelder works on finding new enzymes, using techniques inspired by nature...
The history of Trinity and the Wren Library
Astronomer Royal Professor Lord Martin Rees tells us about Earth, the Universe and Everything - from the Big Bang to the ultimate fate of the universe...
St John's College and the Bridge of Sighs
Start a fire using the power of the sun and a piece of glass, and find out how it could help with the world's energy crisis.
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