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Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries.

Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners.

The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry

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The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry: Series 1

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry: Series 1: The Stellar Dustbin

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19/02/2016

The Stellar Dustbin

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 - The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry, Series 1, The Stellar Dustbin

Can we send our waste into the sun? Drs Rutherford & Fry investigate.

Can we shoot garbage into the sun? Drs Rutherford & Fry demand an answer.

An unusual case today for science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford sent by Elisabeth Hill:

'Can we shoot garbage into the sun?'

The duo embark on an astronomical thought experiment to see how much it would cost to throw Hannah's daily rubbish into our stellar dustbin. From space elevators to solar sails, they explore the various options that could be used to send litter to the Sun. 

Featuring space scientist Lucie Green and astrophysicist Andrew Pontzen.

If you have any everyday mysteries for the team to investigate using the power of science, please email: curiouscases@bbc.co.uk

Presenters: Hannah Fry & Adam Rutherford
Producer: Michelle Martin.

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

Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners

Science sleuths Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners

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