Episode 10
The Timing of the Tides
This week, we find out how, and why, we time the tides so precisely - does anyone need to know tide times to the nearest minute?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
March 17, 20085m 8s
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Show Notes
On this week's Question of the Week, we plunge into a question about tides! We find out how the tide times are worked out to the nearest minute, and why anyone would need such precision. Plus, we ask why your spoken and singing accents may not match, and if you're trapped in the desert, is it better to drink wine than drink nothing at all? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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