Short Science Podcast 096: Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Power

Welcome to the ninety-sixth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!

We'll be taking a look at the very best science headlines from the week in the Short Science News in Brief.

Following that, we've got the science news archive, statistic of the week, and a medical condition explained.

Finally we'll have our discussion capsule, where we'll look at a scientific concept in the context of your comments and questions. This week we look at traditional power generation with fossil fuel and nuclear power stations.

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 studio@shortscience.co.uk. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.

Short Science Podcast 095: Japan Earthquake

Welcome to the ninety-fifth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!

We'll be taking a look at the very best science headlines from the week in the Short Science News in Brief.

In our capsules this week, we'll be looking at the recent events in Japan. We'll be taking a look at the earthquake and tsunami, and also the consequences at the Fukushima nuclear plant. Plus we'll be looking at the health consequences of radiation exposure.

And we'll be answering listener questions on the subject.

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 studio@shortscience.co.uk. For more details check out our website on www.shortscience.co.uk.

Short Science Podcast 094: Batteries

Welcome to the ninety-fourth episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!

We'll be taking a look at the very best science headlines from the week in the Short Science News in Brief.

In our capsules this week, we'll be looking at the battery. What is a battery made of and how does it work? What are the differences in different types of battery? Is there a battery type structure within the human body? We'll also be asnwering some listener questions such as 'do you need to fully discharge a rechargeable battery before recharging it' and 'why do rechargeable batteries run out quicker than disposables'?.

To participate in the show, record a message on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!

Short Science Podcast 093: Conservation

Welcome to the ninety-third episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke for all the very best science in brief!

We'll be taking a look at the very best science headlines from the week in the Short Science News in Brief.

In our capsules this week, we'll be looking at conservation. Is conservation a worthy effort to protect biodiversity from the impact of mankind, or does it fly in the face of evolution? We'll also be taking a look at how medicine has impacted on endangered species.

Plus Connor Walsh reports from a wildlife reserve in New Zealand.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!

Short Science Podcast 092: Inheritance

Welcome to the ninety-second episode of the Short Science Podcast!

Join Elizabeth Hauke and Christine Wheeler for all the very best science in brief!

We'll be taking a look at the very best science headlines from the week in the Short Science News in Brief.

In our capsules this week, we'll be looking at inheritance. What are our genes made of, and what physical traits are inherited? We'll also be taking a look at the nature-vs-nurture debate.

To be included in the show, leave any thoughts, questions or ideas on the Short Science answerphone +44 (0)7401 856 681, or send us an email to studio@shortscience.co.uk. More details can be found on our website www.shortscience.co.uk!