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Compression sportsgear; Air pollution; AirBnB

Researchers consider the science behind tight-fitting compression sportswear. Will it really make you faster? Plus a new rule makes it easier for London landlords to use AirBnB.

Researchers consider the science behind tight fitting compression sportswear. How much do they really improve performance? Shari Vahl talks to cyclists at Manchester Velodrome.

If you have a spare room or are going away on holiday, websites like AirBnB, OneFineStay and HomeAway can seem like an easy way to make some extra cash. But Camden Council fears new rules will turn central London streets into holiday camps.

And mobile phones can do practically everything these days, so we'll hear from a man who's taking it to extremes by living his entire life through apps. Can it work? App-solutely.

Presented by Shari Vahl
Produced by Natalie Donovan.

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45 minutes

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Thu 9 Apr 2015 12:16
大象传媒 Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Air Pollution

    Warnings of high pollution levels as the Supreme Court hears how UK can meet EU targets

    Duration: 04:41

  • Subletting AirBNB

    New rules allow London landlords to let rented flats out through AirBNB 'legally'

    Duration: 08:40

  • Comparison Websites

    Do comparison websites work in our favour?

    Duration: 06:55

  • App Man

    Writer Rhik Samadder tried to live using the apps on his Smartphone alone for the day

    Duration: 04:51

  • Pylon Unveiled

    A new type of Pylon has been unveiled today

    Duration: 04:30

  • Compression Sports Gear

    Can fashionable compression sportswear help your performance?

    Duration: 08:04

The T-Pylon

The T-Pylon
Campaigners have said for years that pylons are a blight on the countryside. So today a new type of pylon is being unveiled. The T-Pylon was adopted after an international competition held by the National Grid in 2011, won by Danish company Bystrup. It's being erected in Nottinghamshire.

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  • Thu 9 Apr 2015 12:16
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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