Down to Earth
Down to Earth was a radio mini-series, commissioned by The Naked Scientists, exploring different space-technology spin-offs.
Each episode explored how a technology that was originally developed for space exploration became useful back down on earth. Episodes were broadcast in the UK, on BBC Radio, and internationally as part of The Naked Scientists main show.
Episode links
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How Space Science Gave Us... Airbags, 27/06/2017
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From NASA to Your Bedroom, 04/07/2017
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Space Lifeline for Seafarers, 10/07/2017
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The Cordless Drill, 18/07/2017
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Carbon Capture, 25/07/2017
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Space Blankets, 14/08/2017
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Spotting Skin Cancer, 24/08/2017
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Fuel Pumps Help Heart Failure, 18/09/2017
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Crunch Time, 24/10/2017
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BioLab, 07/11/2017
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Cloud Computing, 12/12/2017
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Space Plasma Drills, 06/02/2018
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Folding Satellites and Maps, 06/03/2018
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From Space to Selfies, 17/04/2018
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Mini Vacuum Pump, 30/04/2018
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Optical Measurement Technique, 22/05/2018
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From Spacesuits to Stadium Roofs - Beta Cloth, 26/06/2018
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Scratch-Resistant Glass, 31/07/2018
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Sniffing Out Bedbugs, 30/04/2019
