Short Science Podcast 080: End of the World

Welcome to the eightieth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

This is a very special 'Take-Over' edition of Short Science. Hosted by Elizabeth Hauke, this episode is written and presented by Ed Prosser, Katie Draper and Andy Bailey.

We kick off the podcast with a few prominent fishy news headlines from the week, including:

- new study offers hope for multiple sclerosis sufferers

- giant panda breeding breakthrough

- oriental hornets powered by solar energy

- index finger length possible clue to risk of prostate cancer

- artificial tornado created in Japan

- arsenic-eating microbe claims to redefine chemistry of life

This week, Ed, Katie and Andy are looking at potential 'end of the world' scenarios. After a run down of the top-five possibilities, they focus on nuclear annihiliation.

Guest Andrew Purcell talks about the science magazine I, Science.

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