Fossil Findings in China and Corn as a Biofuel
Geoff Watts reports on the latest stories from the world of science and technology. Including how recent fossil findings in China could shed light on how our ancestors colonised the East.
Out of Africa
Professor Erik Trinkhaus explains how recent fossil findings in China could shed light on how our ancestors colonised the East.
Doggy DNA
Research into the genetic make up of man’s best friend has isolated a gene which plays a major role in determining the vast range of size differences amongst dog breeds. Geoff talks to biologist Nathan Sutter.
No to Corn as a Biofuel
Biologist Chris Somerville explains why he thinks corn is not suitable as a fuel crop.
Perpetual Motion
There’s no such thing as a free lunch in physics according to Mark Lewney.
Dartsboard deductions
Mathematicians claim to have worked out the ideal strategy to generate high scores in darts. Gareth Mitchell investigates.
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