Some 成人快手 Radio science highlights from 2015
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To begin our our look back at some of 成人快手 Radio’s science highlights of 2015 - and Today’s John Humphrys can’t quite get his head around black holes...
John Humphrys鈥� mind-blown by 'new' black hole
Astronomer Dr Marek Kukula, of Royal Observatory Greenwich, speaks about a new discovery.
Build your own lightsaber?
Now that we’ve *kind of* invented the hoverboard, a real life lightsaber is going to be next on any respecting film buff's Christmas list. But could this health and safety nightmare actually become a reality? Dr Gianluca Sarri discussed the options on 5 live's Hit List.
Scientist: 'We have the physics to build a lightsaber'
Only a matter of time before we build a real lightsaber says scientist Star Wars fan.
The first human head transplant?
It may sound gruesome but it could become possible to transplant a human head onto another body. 5 live Drive spoke to one neurosurgeon who wants to give it a go.
Neurosurgeon hopes to perform first human head transplant
Dr Sergio Canavero makes pitch to US doctors about potential ground-breaking operation.
A lift into space?
Imagine travelling to space by ascending an inflatable tower 20 kilometres high. A patent has been granted for just that - but could it actually happen? Chief Engineer Ben Quine talked Radio 4's Inside Science through the challenges.
Take an elevator in to space
Going up? How taking a lift into orbit is one step closer for humankind.
What will 2045 look like?
To celebrate Back To the Future Day, Futurologist Ian Pearson was asked by 5 live Drive to predict what earth would look like in 30 years' time.
Forward to the future: What will 2045 be like?
Futurologist predicts "asteroid mining" in 30 years' time.
What鈥檚 the lethal dose of bananas?
Some people reckon eating too many bananas can be fatal - but is there any truth in the rumour, and how many would you have to eat? Tim Harford investigated for Radio 4's More or Less.
How many bananas will kill you?
There鈥檚 a belief that eating too many of the best-selling fruit can be fatal
What鈥檚 the best way to become fossilised?
If you want to leave that special gift for someone when you’re gone then why not turn yourself into a fossil? Adam Rutherford and panellists Helen Czerski, Andrew Pontzen and Nick Crumpton discussed the options on 成人快手 Inside Science.
What鈥檚 the best way to become fossilised?
It it possible to preserve ourselves in fossil form?
Why does my dog smell awful?
A chemistry teacher thinks he knows what causes that unpleasant wet dog smell - and it’s not necessarily the dog’s fault, as he told 5 live Breakfast.
The science of smelly dogs
Dogs aren't to blame for the 'wet dog smell', says chemistry teacher Andy Brunning.
Is there more than one universe?
Could there be a universe somewhere where Chelsea are top of the league, Noddy Holder presents the Today Programme, and Jeremy Clarkson is prime minister? Professor Brian Cox told 5 live Breakfast there could be an infinite number of universes out there…
Brian Cox: New theories suggest 'more than one universe'
Professor Brian Cox shares his excitement about new theories in the world of science.
