scientists at work

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 … Continue reading →

Learn about wetlands and bird habitats as Chris Creese grabs binoculars and speaks with Peter Herkenrath, Chairman of the Cambridgeshire Bird Club.

Follow-up links:

Cambridgeshire Bird Club cambridgebirdclub.org.uk.

Bird watching sites in Cambridgeshire www.cambridgebirdclub.org.uk/topsites.html

Local nature reserves by Cambridge City Council lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/

Wildlife Trust www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves-by-county

Royal Society for Protection of Birds rspb.org.uk and

British Trust for Ornithology www.bto.org.uk

Tagged biology, environment,

28/07/2012

Learn about wetlands and bird habitats as Chris Creese grabs binoculars and speaks with Peter Herkenrath, Chairman of the Cambridgeshire Bird Club. Follow-up links: Cambridgeshire Bird Club cambridgebirdclub.org.uk. Bird watching sites in Cambridgeshire http://www.cambridgebirdclub.org.uk/topsites.html Local nature reserves by Cambridge City Council http://lnr.cambridge.gov.uk/ Wildlife Trust http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves-by-county Royal Society for … Continue reading →

Experimental psychologist Brianne Kent talks to Chris Creese about memory, Alzheimer’s disease; and why love is a drug. Brianne Kent was working on a PhD in experimental psychology at the University of Cambridge. She studied Alzheimer’s disease and how memories form in the brain. Brianne also tells about dopamine, a brain chemical that figures in drug addiction and falling in love.

Follow-up link:

The fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer Society: alzheimers.org.uk

The article “Your Love is my drug” by Brianne Kent in BlueSci www.bluesci.org/?p=7474

A book by Helen Fisher “Why do we love: the nature and chemistry of romantic love“ at Amazon Books www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Love-Chemistry-Romantic/dp/0805077960

Experimental psychologist Brianne Kent talks to Chris Creese about memory, Alzheimer’s disease; and why love is a drug. Brianne Kent was working on a PhD in experimental psychology at the University of Cambridge. She studied Alzheimer’s disease and how memories … Continue reading →

Stephen Kay of the Cambridge Water Company talks to Nicola Terry on how the city is supplied with water. We learn about our underground source of water and an intriguing range of pipes. We also hear about a lovely ‘Dry Garden’, containing not-so thirsty plants, which CW established at Cambridge University Botanical gardens.

Follow-up link:

Find a water use calculator; tips for water economy and recommended garden plants at Cambridge Water Company www.cambridge-water.co.uk.

Tags: water supply, bore hole, lead pipe, Cambridge Water, Cambridge University Botanical gardens, Nicola Terry, cambridge-water.co.uk

Stephen Kay of the Cambridge Water Company talks to Nicola Terry on how the city is supplied with water. We learn about our underground source of water and an intriguing range of pipes. We also hear about a lovely ‘Dry Garden’, containing … Continue reading →

The Science Show’s Chris Creese looks at the science behind travel health advice and offers tips on sun cream and more.

Follow-up link:

Look up the area to where you’ll be travelling at the World Health Organisation who.int/ith/en and figure out what you’ll be up against and what vaccinations you may need.

Tags: immunisation, holiday, sun cream, factor, ultaviolet, travel advice

The Science Show’s Chris Creese looks at the science behind travel health advice and offers tips on sun cream and more. Follow-up link: Look up the area to where you’ll be travelling at the World Health Organisation who.int/ith/en and figure out what … Continue reading →

Roger Frost meets Tony Peloe from Cambridge firm, Delta-T, who supply plant and environment monitoring equipment to plant growers and researchers.

Follow-up link:

Delta-T www.delta-t.co.uk

Tagged biology, Nicola Terry, physics, technology, data logger, data logging, pyranometer, soil humidity, Delta-T,

Roger Frost 19/02/12