Dr Melanie Windridge describes some of the folklore associated with the northern lights
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Series 4
Firefox tails brushing the snow
The Selfie
Pennie Latin explores whether there is more to a selfie than mere self-obsession.
The Anatomy of a Stroke
Pennie Latin explores what happens inside the brain during a stroke.
Professor Iain Stewart
Pennie Latin meets Iain Stewart, professor of geoscience communication.
Urban Mining
Pennie Latin explores how gold is being recovered from unused smartphones.
Antimicrobial Resistance
Pennie Latin looks at how Scotland is trying to fight antimicrobial resistance.
The Northern Lights
Pennie Latin meets Dr Melanie Windridge to hear about the science of the Northern Lights.
Soundscape Ecology
Pennie Latin explores how sound reflects the evolving world we live in.
Professor Richard Morris
Pennie Latin talks to Prof Richard Morris about how the brain and memory create identity.
The Moon
Pennie Latin looks at the race to return to the moon.
Fracking
Pennie Latin explores the science of fracking.
Professor Vincent Janik
Pennie Latin explores dolphin communication with Professor Vincent Janik.
Professor Lorna Dawson
Pennie Latin meets forensic soil scientist Professor Lorna Dawson.
