The UK’s top science advisers discuss communicating risk and uncertainty to politicians and the public. And Quentin explores the secrets of locust flight.

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Weekly science conversation, on everything from archaeology to zoology, from abacus to the antipodean rodent zyzomys, by way of meteorites. Presented by Quentin Cooper, and airing every Thursday, 4:30 pm.
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Folge vom 24.11.2011Material: 24 Nov 11: Scientists on risk, Insect flight
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Folge vom 17.11.2011MW: Geo-engineering; Mars; Canary Island 17 Nov 11Quentin investigates risk and regulation of geo-engineering; the risks of getting to Mars; and a new volcanic island that may be rising from the Atlantic.
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Folge vom 10.11.2011Fracking; Hidden Heroes; SYWTBAS? Periodic KnittingThis week: fracking for oil and gas and listening to the ground, Hidden Heroes at the Science Museum and a last chance for amateur scientists.
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Folge vom 03.11.2011Fission at Fukushima; Airships – The Future of Air Travel; Legend of the SunstoneHas nuclear fission restarted at the Fukushima NPP in Japan. Is the future of air travel airships? Is there truth in the legend of the Viking SunStone