by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis is one of the world's leading researchers into using the mind to control machines. He is involved in the "Walk Again Project" which aims to build a suit that a paraplegic person can wear and control so that he or she c...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Bees - Nearly all bees in the UK suffering serious declines. They're mostly threatened by habitat and land-use change. But disease also plays a part. Adam Rutherford talks to Professor Mark Brown about new work he's done looking at the evidence of di...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Whales from Space. Scientists have demonstrated how new satellite technology can be used to count whales, and ultimately estimate their population size. Using Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, alongside image processing software, they wer...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
The warning that floods are likely to become more common, or more severe, won't be a high priority for those with homes currently deluged. But it is something architects, engineers and planners have been taking very seriously. Dr. Adam Rutherford fin...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
So you've found someone new and you're love-struck? That's great! Watch out for these red flags that tend to signal crazy, high-maintenance (or worse) from a mile away. Which red flags do you see in yourself? A sobering look at people's tell-tale sig...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
We now know that Neanderthals and our ancestors interbred over 40,000 years ago. Recent research has shown that most people of European or East Asian descent carry a small percentage of Neanderthal DNA - about 2%. But two new papers this week examine...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Daniel, an AoC alum, went from homeless to successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. In this episode, we explore how he used his AoC skill set to grow, advance and overcome -every step of the way. You’ll also like: The Art of Charm Toolbox Best...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
The Higgs boson has been discovered, providing the final piece of the jigsaw puzzle for the Standard Model of particle physics, a description of how the universe works. But what physicists haven't found yet, which they should have, are supersymmetry...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
For a couple of hundred quid, one of many companies will send you a kit for sampling your own genome, and most will tell you your genetic risk for some diseases. In December the US Food and Drug Administration imposed a ban on one of these companies,...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Scientists following in the footsteps of Edwardian explorer, Douglas Mawson, have been trapped in pack ice in the Antarctic. The Chinese vessel that came to their rescue also became "beset" in the ice. The BBC's Andrew Luck Baker talks to Adam Ruther...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
The ancient inhabitants of Britain; when did they get here? Who were they? And how do we know? Alice Roberts meets some of the AHOB team, who have been literally digging for answers.The Natural History Museum's Chris Stringer, is the Director of AHOB...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
When things go right an you’ve met someone who piques as much interest and curiosity in you as you have in them relationships bloom. AJ, Johnny and Justin go through the ins and outs of setting up boundaries, continuing being your charismatic self an...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Professor Alice Roberts talks bacteriophages: viruses that infect the bacteria that infect us. With the rise of antibiotic resistance they are a potential weapon against infection.We hear from Paul Hebert, the biologist behind the International Barco...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Antibacterial soaps and body washes make up an industry worth millions of pounds, but in the USA, producers have been told that they have just over a year to prove their products are safe, or, re-label or reformulate them. Many believe that using ant...
by Heidi Harley - 11 years ago
Food crime is now big business that criss crosses national boundaries, according to today's report into the safety and authenticity of our food. Public Analyst, Dr Duncan Campbell tells Dr Adam Rutherford that he and his colleagues are hampered by la...