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On this week's show, science fiction becomes reality as Dr Chris discovers that it's possible to wipe specific memories from the mind of a mouse. Where will this lead? He talks to Carlos Camara abo...ut X-rays powered by...er...sticky tape, and marvels at the resilience of the butterfly: if it loses two of its four wings it can still fly.Lastly, in 'Stuff and Non-Science', does cracking your knuckles give you arthritis?
On this week's show, science fiction becomes reality as Dr Chris discovers that it's possible to wipe specific memories from the mind of a mouse. Where will this lead? He talks to Carlos Camara abo...ut X-rays powered by...er...sticky tape, and marvels at the resilience of the butterfly: if it loses two of its four wings it can still fly.Lastly, in 'Stuff and Non-Science', does cracking your knuckles give you arthritis?
| Series: | Breaking science |
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| First transmission date: | 2008-10-24 |
| Original broadcast channel: | BBC radio |
| Published: | 2008 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:23:31 |
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| Producer: | Diana O'Carroll |
| Presenter: | Chris Smith |
| Contributors: | Chris Smith; Helen Scales; Carlos Camara; John Scott; Graham Tytherleigh-Strong |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Production number: | AUDA737B |
| Available to public: | no |
