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Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines

Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines. Each week, scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects

Material World: 26/05/2011

26/05/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Material World, 26/05/2011

Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.

Adam Rutherford investigates the latest Icelandic eruption, the shape of the electron and the benefits of urban gardens.

Adam Rutherford stands in for Quentin this week and hears the latest news about the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland, the Grimsvotn eruption that caused it and its impact for aviation. He reports from his small garden in East London on how private gardens benefit the urban environment, and he discovers how scientists from Imperial College London are working out the shape of one of the smallest things known - the electron. 

The producer is Martin Redfern.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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