Episode 408
Restore, repair, retain!
Repair and restore! Everything from self-healing concrete to Dr Who episodes and to the human heart...
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
November 19, 201354m 20s
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Show Notes
This week we discover how we repair and restore everything from ancient manuscripts to the human heart! The team visits the BBC to find out how recently re-discovered episodes of the classic sci-fi series Dr Who were restored and find out about the three million pound project to develop self healing concrete. Plus, in the news, how Typhoon Haiyan has affected the Philippines, where in the world wolves first evolved into dogs, the new drug which could tackle persistent infections and the satellite database which can monitor deforestation from space... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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