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  • Short Science Podcast 112: Black Boxes



    Welcome to the 112th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be answering a listener question about speed and distance. Then we'll be taking a closer look at the black box data recorders on aircraft. What's inside them and what data do they record? Are there any alternatives to data recorders?

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 111: Forensic Science



    Welcome to the 111th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at cysts. Following that, we'll be looking at how forensic science can be used in a court of law.

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 110: Archeology



    Welcome to the 110th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at mosquito bites. Following that, we'll be looking at how science can help archeologists to dig in the right places!

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 109: Biofuels (Part 2)



    Welcome to the 109th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at how cancer cells spread around the body. Following that, our discussion capsule this week is about biofuels. We'll be looking at the pros and cons of biofuels - are they really a 'green' option and what impact might they have on the environment.

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 108: Biofuels (Part 1)



    Welcome to the 108th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at the difference between normal cells and cancer cells. Following that, our discussion capsule this week is about biofuels. We'll be looking at what biofuels actually are and how they're made.

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 107: Space Observatory



    Welcome to the 107th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at high blood pressure. Following that, our discussion capsule this week is about space observatory. How much does it cost, and what information can be gained by putting telescopes in space?

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 106: Volcanic Ash



    Welcome to the 106th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    After the Short Science News in Brief, Archive News and Statistic of the week, we'll be opening up the Medical Casebook to look at varicose veins. Following that, our discussion capsule this week is about volcanic ash - what is it made of, and what problems can it cause.

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 105: Science Communication Conference 2011



    Welcome to the 105th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    This is a special episode reporting from the podcasting session at the Science Communication Conference held in London on Wednesday and Thursday 24-25th May 2011. Elizabeth Hauke was there, representing Short Science, and presenting about DIY podcasting - how to make a podcast from scratch. She was joined on stage by Martin Austwick (from Answer Me This and Bright Club), Ben Valsler (from the Naked Scientists) and Frank Dondelinger (from the EuSci Podcast). Thanks to Steve Cross for providing the audio.

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 104: Spiders



    Welcome to the 104th episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    Following the Short Science News in Brief, Statistic of the Week and Medical Casebook, we'll be talking spiders. Are we at risk from spider bites here in the UK? How do spiders make their webs?

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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  • Short Science Podcast 103: Cloud Computing



    Welcome to the 103rd episode of the Short Science Podcast!Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!
    Following the Short Science News in Brief, Statistic of the Week and Medical Casebook, we'll be fathoming what is meant by 'cloud computing'. We'll be looking at the formal, business-oriented world of cloud computing and also considering the 'public cloud' and how we might be interacting with it without even realising!

    If you'd like to take part in a show and get your voice on air, just call in to our recording service on +44 (0)7401 856 681 and record your thoughts. We'll play out every recording we get. Alternatively, you can email material to [email protected]. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.
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Welcome to the Short Science Podcast! Join Elizabeth and Emma every week for all the best science in brief, or listen to the live radio show on www.icradio.com every Wednesday at 12-1pm. Contact us at…