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16 results found for '"Scientific research"' in Keywords.
Nuclear power decisions (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Energy Secretary Tony Benn on the decisions to be taken on nuclear power stations and not rushing into allocating the large amounts of public money involved. Male interviewer not identified
Industrial injury and cancers (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on research by Sam Epstein, Professor of Occupational Medicine at University of Illinois, on industrial injury and cancer. Includes interview with Epstein and David Basnett, leader of GMWU on next...
Michael Smith on vasectomies (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Michael Smith, Chief Medical Officer of the Family Planning Association, on the possible impact of vasectomy upon men’s health. Smith reacts to a US study on monkeys which appears to demonstrate a...
Jimmy Carter on energy crisis (1979)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Live coverage from the White House of US President Jimmy Carter address to the nation on energy policy and energy crisis and US confidence. He promises to end American dependence on foreign oil and develop...
Leon Brittan guests on talk show (1980)
- Genre
- Advertisement; Phone-in; News bulletin; Interview; Talk show
Vivian White presents a phone-in programme discussing left-handedness; the government proposal to legalise CB radios; letter from David Steel, Liberal Party leader offering a coalition with the Labour Party;...
Our kind of town (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Rodney Bennett looking at Kew Gardens - its history, importance including for study and research, and day to day running. Visits the gardens and...
Decision makers (1982)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary
As the world’s fuel supplies are reduced, scientists look towards a new form of nuclear energy that is in essence re-creating a star, which would supply power indefinitely. Decision Makers talks to the...
Falklands war - British researchers on South Georgia (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Maurice interviews Dr Ray Adie, of the British Antarctic Survey in South Georgia, on research being undertaken in the area during the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands.
Scientific evidence of Loch Ness Monster? (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the findings of the 150-strong scienfitic team led by Adrian Shine which claims to have discovered unexplained movement characteristic of two large animals at great depth in Loch Ness. Includes...
Dr Terence Meaden on crop circles (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr Terence Meaden about crop circles and possible explanations for the mysterious phenomenon of circles ground into British fields. Dr Meaden says the latest circles should finally lay to rest...