Science In Action Podcast
The BBC brings you all the week's science news.
Episodes to download
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The snowball effect of Arctic fires
Thu 1 Aug 2019
The long term consequences of the intense burning across the region
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The human danger – for sharks
Thu 25 Jul 2019
A global appetite for shark meat and fins threatens these iconic predators
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The moon landing and another big space anniversary
Thu 18 Jul 2019
The comet Shoemaker – Levy 9 spectacularly crashed into Jupiter 25 years ago.
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'Free' water and electricity for the world?
Thu 11 Jul 2019
The solar panel which simultaneously produces electricity and purifies water
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Analysing the European heatwave
Thu 4 Jul 2019
An analysis of weather and climate variables shows global warming had a role
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Is climate change driving Europe’s current heatwave?
Thu 27 Jun 2019
Scientists are unpicking the influence of anthropogenic forces on this event as it happens
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South Asia heatwave and climate change
Thu 13 Jun 2019
South Asia has experienced record temperatures, is this becoming the new normal?
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US foetal tissue research ban
Thu 6 Jun 2019
The Trump administration halts scientific research on tissue derived from human embryos
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Why Free Movement is Crucial for Science
Thu 25 Oct 2018
Concerns that Brexit and wider global movement will affect the progress of science
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Did the Climate Add to the Demise of Angkor?
Thu 18 Oct 2018
How did drought and intense monsoons help the demise of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor?
