Episode 831
Surprising Shortages and Shaky Supplies
From bananas to helium, we're uncovering the science behind some of our favourite at-risk resources
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
October 5, 202157m 24s
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Show Notes
As the UK struggles with a lack of fuel in petrol stations and fresh food shortages in the supermarket, we ask: what else are we at risk of running out of? Plus, in the news, why we might be destined to succumb to the 'worst cold ever' this winter; signs that air pollution causes millions of premature births each year, and scientists peer into the past and read previously-hidden parts of Marie Antoinette's love letters... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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