The Science Inside #34 – Oscar Goes To Jail & Prisons In SA
This week’s topic is Oscar goes to jail and prisons in South Africa. We chat to prison architect Paul Silver about designing prisons to minimise...
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Petrol prices and petrol-free cars
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The Science Inside #30 – The Nuclear Corruption
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Catch up on the latest news with regards to South Africa’s nuclear programme, and all the wheeling and dealing behind its procurement. Also, listen to...
The Science Inside #27 – The Ice Bucket Challenge
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Will the Woolies boycott work?
In this episode we asked whether boycotting Woolies will make a difference to the conflict in Gaza. We spoke to the organisers of the boycott,...
We ate McDonald’s in the name of science
In this episode we investigate diet fads like #Paleo and #Noakes. We find out if high-fat, low-carb eating is good for your cholesterol, and we...
Happiness is the key to … spending money
How does Facebook know what we want to see? In this episode we answer that question and we explore how advertisers can use social media,...
South Africa well-equipped to deal with Ebola
Are you worried about Ebola? The current outbreak is the deadliest ever recorded – in this episode we find out what the perfect conditions are...
Worried about meat production in SA thanks to Thandi Modise?
Is negligent farming common in South Africa? How dangerous is poor farming practice for humans and animals? Is science and technology being used ethically to...
The different faces of protests in South Africa
Protests and strike action are characteristic of a democratic South Africa, for better or for worse. In this show we look at the facts around...