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- Scientists at work 28 The ice chemist – Robert Mulvanney British Antarctic SurveyWe hear how British Antarctic Survey scientists drill ice to discover how the world has changed over thousands of years. Dr. Robert Mulvaney of the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge talks to the Science Show’s Roger Frost. He finds out that not … Continue reading →22 min
- scientist 27: the conservation scientist – Andrew Balmford has Wild Hope (2012)Speaking to The Science show’s Chris Creese, the author of “Wild Hope” explains what ecosystems do for us, and how we can help ourselves by helping the environment. Cambridge conservation scientist, Andrew Balmford, explains why there’s hope for saving the planet.Follow-up link:Andrew Balmford’s book, “Wild Hope: On the Front Lines of Conservation Success” www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Hope-Front-Conservation-Success/dp/022603597214/09/2012Tagged biology, conservation, environment21 min
- Scientists at work 27 The conservation scientist – Andrew Balmford Wild HopeSpeaking to The Science show’s Chris Creese, the author of “Wild Hope” explains what ecosystems do for us, and how we can help ourselves by helping the environment. Cambridge conservation scientist, Andrew Balmford, explains why there’s hope for saving the planet. Follow-up link: Andrew … Continue reading →21 min
- scientist 26: the ecology researcher – Marten Scheffer critical transitions (2012)The Science Show’s Chris Creese reports from the Ecological Society of America conference in Portland, USA. She chats with ‘critical transitions’ expert Marten Scheffer (Netherlands). They talk about Marten’s book and a collaboration on a film with artist Tone Bjordam.Follow-up link:“Critical Transitions in Nature and Society” by Marten Scheffer a lecture on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=dchpy7vuDR0Marten Scheffer’s book www.amazon.co.uk/Critical-Transitions-Nature-Society-Complexity/dp/0691122040Preview ‘”Critical Transitions” the film by Tone Bjordam and Marten Scheffer vimeo.com/46894799and learn more from Tone’s website www.tonebjordam.com/Tagged biology, Chris Creese, environment, conservation29/08/201216 min
- Scientists at work 26 The ecology researcher – Marten Sheffer Critical TransitionsThe Science Show’s Chris Creese reports from the Ecological Society of America conference in Portland, USA. She chats with ‘critical transitions’ expert Marten Scheffer (Netherlands). They talk about Marten’s book and a collaboration on a film with artist Tone Bjordam. Follow-up link: … Continue reading →16 min
- scientist 25: the computer scientist – big aims for the tiny Raspberry Pi computer (2012)Cambridge University’s Dr Rob Mullins and Alex Bradbury, developed the inexpensive Raspberry Pi computer to bump start computing, much like the Acorn BBC Micro did thirty years ago.Follow-up link:Learn about the Raspberry Pi computer www.raspberrypi.org/Raspberry Pi Foundation co-founder, Rob Mullins demonstrates on Youtube www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BbufUp_HNsTagged biology, technology11/08/201218 min
- Scientists at work 25 The computer scientist – Raspberry Pi computer and its aimsCambridge University’s Dr Rob Mullins and Alex Bradbury, developed the inexpensive Raspberry Pi computer to bump start computing, much like the Acorn BBC Micro did thirty years ago. Follow-up link: Learn about the Raspberry Pi computer http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi Foundation co-founder, Rob … Continue reading →18 min
- scientist 24: the ecologist – phenology and public involvement in research (2012)Chris Creese reports from the Ecological Society of America conference in Portland USA. She has the stories on how the Internet is enabling ordinary people to become get involved in scientific discovery. She talked about how we can all get involved in science research to Jake Weltzin of the USA National Phenology Network and Brendan Weiner from ‘Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation’.Follow-up link:Spending time outdoors, or planning a vacation? Get in touch with Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation to find out how you can help scientists collect some important data: www.adventureandscience.org/Visiting the USA? Sign into Nature’s Notebook at www.usanpn.org/how-observeso to track the phenology of plants and animals:Report on biology in Cambridge, sign into Nature’s Calendar: www.naturescalendar.org.uk/Tagged Chris Creese, environment, maths, biology11/08/201213 min
- Scientists at work 24 The ecologist – phenology and public involvement in researchChris Creese reports from the Ecological Society of America conference in Portland USA. She has the stories on how the Internet is enabling ordinary people to become get involved in scientific discovery. She talked about how we can all get … Continue reading →13 min
- scientist 23: the engineer – Bloodhound the fastest car on earth (2012)Roger Frost finds out about Bloodhound, an engineering initiative for students to build the world’s fastest car. He speaks with Ian Galloway, Bloodhound’s Education Professional Development Director about the bid to break the world land speed record.Follow-up link:The BLOODHOUND Project is an engineering adventure for the 21st century bloodhoundssc.comTagged engineering, physics19/08/201212 min
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scientists talk about their work and tell how maths, physics, chemistry and biology are put to use in ways they never told us about at school. Our scientists work in health, business and in University…
research but they also use science in places we had never thought of. Collect the set of 70 and share to drive STEM education & careers. Interviews by Roger Frost, Chris Creese and the Cambridge 105 radio science show team.