Marina Santee and Roger Basick talk about goldfish that live in the wild and their effect on the environment.
Colin Lowther and Alice Irrizary talk about an interesting discovery from a very old tunnel. What kind of animal would have dug the tunnel and how long ago? Find out by listening to this program.
Roger Basick and Megan Nollet talk about the nearly extinct Tasmanian Tiger and the new and perhaps controversial project to avoid its extinction.
What is your favourite animal? Liz Waid and Mike Procter look at koalas from Australia. People love these small, furry grey animals, but koalas are in danger.
Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland tell us about the horseshoe crab and the significant role they play in the medical industry.
Can a pair of identical twins help people travel to space? In recognition of "World Space Week", Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about an interesting study that shows the effect of space travel on people.
What can people do about the problem of pollution? In recognition of UN's "International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies" today, listen to Adam Navis and Liz Waid tell about a film that looks at the problems of dealing with pollution in China.
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Have you eaten seaweed before? Do you enjoy eating sushi? Bruce Gulland and Megan Nollet talk about how a British scientist made an important discovery about seaweed and for the world of sushi.
Do you like to eat insects? Anne Muir and Liz Waid look at this important food source. Eating insects may even save the world!