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Science View

Scientists and thinkers talk about the impact of science on society

World Service,154 episodes

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Geology in Skaergaard
The geological importance of Skaergaard in Greenland and an explanation of its structures
22 mins27 Oct 2000
The Impact of Overfishing
How has overfishing happened?
11 mins30 Oct 2000
Insects' Immune Systems
Highly successful creatures that account for 75% of all known species of animals on Earth
11 mins13 Nov 2000
Circumcision and HIV
How and why circumcision affects rates of HIV infection among men in Africa
23 mins20 Nov 2000
Working with Ancient DNA
The benefits of studying DNA from mammoths, plague victims and chimpanzee faeces
11 mins27 Nov 2000
Variant CJD and BSE
Discussion on Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and BSE. Is it a worldwide problem?
24 mins04 Dec 2000
The Impact of Large-scale Burning of Vegetation
Jean-Marie Grégoire talks about how clearing land with fire contributes to global warming
11 mins11 Dec 2000
Depleted Uranium Weapons
Are weapons containing depleted uranium safe for soldiers working with them?
23 mins18 Dec 2000
Y2K Bug
Did we need to spend so much time and money on dealing with the Y2K millennium bug?
23 mins26 Dec 2000
Trust in Science
Discussion on the factors influencing the trust people have in science and scientists
23 mins08 Jan 2001
Foot and Mouth Disease
How does foot and mouth disease affect wildlife and domestic animals around the world?
23 mins09 Jan 2001
Human Evolution
Could humans have developed from homo erectus simultaneously in Africa, Asia and Europe?
23 mins15 Jan 2001
Deep Vein Thrombosis
The medical evidence for the link between DVT and long haul flight
24 mins22 Jan 2001
Alder Hey Hospital Scandal
Discussion on the ethnics of keeping the organs of the deceased for medical research
24 mins05 Feb 2001
Human Genome Project Findings
First broadcast in 2001. Humans have 26,000 to 30,000 genes - only 300 more than a mouse
23 mins12 Feb 2001
Gujarat Earthquake
The interaction between mantle and crust that drives earthquakes around the world
24 mins26 Feb 2001
British Antarctic Survey Diary
Diary of a scientist from the British Antarctic Survey embarking on a study of glaciers
24 mins16 Apr 2001
Enough Food for the Future?
By 2025 we'll need 3 billion tonnes of food to feed everyone - can we produce it?
23 mins24 Apr 2001
Anthropic Principle
Why are we here?
24 mins30 Apr 2001
Search for Life in Deep Space
Are we humans alone in the universe, or are there other lifeforms out there?
24 mins05 May 2001
Thaumatin
Thaumatin is an artificial sweetener that comes from an African fruit called Katemfe
24 mins14 May 2001
Faith and Addiction
Can religious or spiritual faith assist recovery from addiction?
24 mins21 May 2001
Astrology in Indian Higher Education
Controversial funding for the creation of university departments for study of astrology
24 mins28 May 2001
Drug Research and Development
Discussion on research and development for drugs that treat diseases that affect the poor
23 mins11 Jun 2001
Lies on the Internet
Why is Internet deceit so easy?
24 mins19 Jun 2001
Bats of the Amazon Basin
Report on the studying of bats in João National Park in the Amazon Basin
23 mins25 Jun 2001
What Makes Good Scientific Writing?
What makes a good science book and why do we buy them?
23 mins13 Jul 2001
Genetic Modification
Discussion with food and trade policy analyst Devinder Sharma and Koy Thomson of Actionaid
23 mins16 Jul 2001
Psychology of Confinement - Big Brother
Does the TV show Big Brother offer insight into the behaviour of people who are confined?
23 mins23 Jul 2001
The Changing Chinese Diet
Why the diet of the Chinese is changing, with people consuming more fat and meat
24 mins30 Jul 2001