2012-03-18

ABC Science Show - Inefficiency of meat production & Ireland‏

Dublin is the European City of Science this year and the Director of Science Foundation Ireland is interviewed and discusses Ireland's commitment to science despite recent economic problems.

Science remains strong in Ireland
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/science-remains-strong-in-ireland/3894878

Inefficiency of meat production

An interview with two researchers trying to develop artificial meat, starting with a hamburger. Such a product remains a long way in the future, but interest in this subject comes mostly from people concerned with the environmental impact of meat production.

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/inefficiency-of-meat-production/3894896