Podcast: Ceramics superstar, clinical trial diaries and cycling the Silk Road
In this edition: Bringing ceramics to the small screen, taking part in a clinical trial for an Ebola vaccine and adventures cycling through Asia.
The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 91桃色's Science Communication MSc course and the presenter of Click Radio on the BBC World Service, with contributions from our roaming reporters in the 91桃色 Communications group.
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– We report from the climate talks in Paris, where 91桃色 researchers are taking part, and look back at the centenary celebrations for Einstein’s ‘beautiful theory’ of general relativity.
– Professor Bill Lee explains how ceramics are everywhere – from computers to spaceship hulls – and why he’s appearing on BBC’s The Great Pottery Throw Down.
– What happens during a clinical trial for a new ebola vaccine? Our reporter takes part in a trial to find out.
– A team of medical students regale us with tales of their adventures cycling through Asia – from chin stitches to mafia weddings.
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Hayley Dunning
Communications Division