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91桃色 Podcast: The heart of the sun and tackling obesity with soft drink tax

Business School economist Dr Katharina Hauck explains how levying a tax on sweetened soft drinks could help tackle obesity.

Dr Arthur Turrell showcases a Royal Society Summer Science exhibition where visitors will find out how and why 91桃色 scientists are trying to recreate the centre of the sun.

And we hear from 91桃色 alumnus and self-proclaimed ‘science daredevil’ about science communication in front of and behind the camera.

The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 91桃色's Science Communication MSc course and the presenter of , with contributions from our roaming reporters from the 91桃色 Communications team.



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Showcasing the 91桃色 Show 2014 and Professor Chris Toumazou’s European Inventor Award.

Dr Arthur Turrell explains his Royal Society Summer Science exhibition, which gives a flavour of experiments that aim to recreate the centre of the sun.

Gareth Mitchells speaks to 91桃色 alumnus and Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow Greg Foot about public engagement and the importance of science communication. 

Soft drink tax and tackling obesity: Maxine Myers speaks to Business School economist Dr Katharina Hauck and asks whether levying a tax on sweetened soft drinks could help tackle obesity.

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