Outpacing Petrol - Biofuels and Hydrogen

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Dr Chris Smith

Natural Sciences, Science, Science Radio, Naked Scientists, Health & Fitness, Engineering, Medicine, Technology, Life Sciences

4.6 • 958 Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2011

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

This week, we're investigating alternatives to petrol. We'll board a biofuel powered bus to meet the plant scientists who are using algae to make biodiesel. We'll find out how to turn household waste into hydrogen, and meet the brains behind Bristol's first hydrogen powered passenger boat! Plus, the brain basis of boundless optimism, why a bacteria-busting chemical keeps injured arteries open, and a run down of this year's Nobel prizes! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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0:00.0	Stripping down science, the naked scientists.
0:07.0	The Naked Scientists. Hello, it's Sunday the 9th of October, Welcome to the naked scientist with me, Dr. Chris Smith and also this week Dr. Kat Arnie, hello cat.
0:28.0	Hello. This week we're investigating the fuels of the future. We'll be boarding a biofuel-powered bus alongside
0:35.2	the scientists who are using algae to make biodiesel and we'll also find out
0:39.6	how to turn household rubbish into hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger ferry.
0:47.0	Plus, in this week's news, where did the Earth get its water from?
0:51.6	Scientists think that they found the source in outer space and we'll
0:54.6	hear where just very shortly. Meanwhile if you'd like to get in touch with this you can
0:58.7	tweet at naked scientists you can also write on our Facebook page that's at Facebook.com slash The Naked
1:05.2	Scientists or you can drop us an email to Chris at the Naked Scientists
1:08.9	dot com.
1:10.9	The Naked Scientists Podcast is powered by UK. The UK's best hosting provider on the web at UK Fast.
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1:20.0	co-dot UK. Kowduk. This is the naked scientist with Chris Smith and with Katani and I am
1:28.8	optimistic as ever about this week's science news. Kat.
1:33.4	Yes, this weekend may have brought disappointing news for English rugby fans, although well done
1:37.4	to the Welsh, but there's always next time.
1:39.8	Or maybe we'll win the football, or maybe the tennis.
1:43.0	Now for non-sports fans, this kind of optimism in the face of persistent failure just seems crazy.
1:48.0	But have you ever wondered why some people continue to look on the bright side of life,
1:53.1	whether it's about sport or more serious life events,
1:56.3	when it seems to an outsider that the odds are just stacked against them.
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