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Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"

Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"

From5 Live Science Podcast


Whale songs, fake fossils and "Forever Chemicals"

From5 Live Science Podcast

ratings:
Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 25, 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...scientists unveil prehistoric cases of Down’s syndrome, but how did they find them? How whales really produce whale songs and the famous fake fossil that foxed palaeontologists for the best part of a century. Plus we’re taking a look at the so called “Forever Chemicals”…what are they? And how they might be damaging for us and the environment. Get the podcast from the BBC Sounds app.
Released:
Feb 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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