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Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

From5 Live Science Podcast


Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

From5 Live Science Podcast

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs, In this week's episode...what the structure of your retina reveals about your risk of developing a range of different diseases, have we finally cracked how the first biological cells appeared 4 billions years ago? And how pond skater insects survive potentially lethal run-ins with large raindrops. Plus we’re continuing our “Titans of Science” series, this week we interviewing Wales former Chief Scientist and Alzheimer's guru, Julie Williams. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
Released:
Jan 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.