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Naked Sci: 27 May 13 Potatoes, Penguins and Itching
Naked Sci: 27 May 13 Potatoes, Penguins and Itching
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
May 27, 2013
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists explore how specimens of potato leaves kept in museums for over 150 years have enabled scientists to discover the identity of the bug that caused the Irish Potato Famine. We'll also hear why penguins can't fly and how researchers have discovered the nerve cells that make us itch!
Released:
May 27, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
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