Science@Huddersfield is our new podcast, looking at the science behind the headlines. We talk to scientists here in the School of Applied Sciences to get their perspective on the science issues that are making the news.
We'll also be bringing you recordings of the highlights from our Professorial Lecture Series.
You can subscribe to the feed using this address http://www.hud.ac.uk/sas/podcast/feed.xml or just download individual episodes from the website.
We'd love to hear your feedback about the podcast - please drop us a line at science@hud.ac.uk
22-03-07 - Dr Tim Gabriel - Science Communication
Tim was a guest of the prime minister at a Downing Street reception for young scientists. He's also involved in a conference on forensic science and nanotechnology. Photograph of Tim meeting the PM
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27-02-07 - Dr Clive Hunt - Underweight Models
There has been a lot of discussion about whether "size zero" models set a bad example. Nutritionist Dr Clive Hunt told Steve Bentley about the health risks facing people who are underweight, and shared his thoughts about the new traffic light system of food labelling.
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21-02-07 - Prof Colin Bamford - Road Charging
As the London congestion zone expands and 1.8 million people petition the Prime Minister to scrap any plans for a road pricing policy, Prof Colin Bamford explained to Steve Bentley why road user pricing was needed to reduce congestion on the UK's roads.
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15-02-07 - Dr Paul Humphreys - Disinfectant Testing
In the week when production resumed at the UK farm affected by the HN51 Bird Flu virus, microbiologist Dr Paul Humphreys told Steve Bentley about a new disinfectant product he's been working with which can be used to fight diseases like avian flu and MRSA
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