Natural state. Episode 17

Description

Antarctic Base Design - Here we examine a key research facility on a giant shifting ice sheet. Portable Garden - A yard that moves when you do. Plants Talk To Insects - An amazing look at a vital relationship in nature. Measuring Greenhouse Gases - A new satellite called Envisat which detects levels in our atmosphere. Africa Crops - A nut in Ghana that has fighting qualities in times of drought. UK Car Noise - A simulator that is designed to replicate the sounds of a number of different cars. Japan Tsunami - Scientists build elaborate models to better understand the way these giant waves operate. Greenland Glacier - Scientists monitoring a glacier have discovered it is melting three times faster than it was a decade ago. UK Opera Moths - Moths are being confused of their sexuality in order to stop an out of control breeding problem. Hong Kong UV Fabrics - A look at a new clothing fabric designed to block out the sun's harmful rays. Green Grass For British Meat - Scientists have discovered that the greener the grass the cows eat, the better quality the meat they provide. The Dirt On Diesel - A look at the extensive research being done into finding cleaner forms of diesel fuel.

Runtime

25 min

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Date of Publication

2005

Database

Alexander Street

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