I was commissioned by The Naked Scientists to produce a mini-series of episodes exploring different space-technology spin-offs, called Down to Earth. Each episode explores how a technology that was originally developed for space exploration became useful in life on the planet. Episodes were broadcast in the UK on BBC Radio and internationally as part of the main radio show.
Links to online episodes
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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