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Geraldine Brooks's People Of The Book has been a massive bestseller in Australia. But how did she prepare the science that is fundamental to her story? The archaeology, pigment chemistry and, indeed, brain surgery is detailed and convincing. Brooks talks to Robyn Williams about why the science was so important to her—and the book. Read Transcript
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Chris Turney has always been obsessed by weather. He confesses to Paul Willis that he used to keep weather statistics even as a boy. He is also keen on fossils and has now combined these interests in a book on the history of climate and how much it changes. Turney discuses the likelihood of Snowball Earth when life was nearly snuffed out, and the Hobbit, which he helped date as part of an international team. Read Transcript
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Sir David Attenborough's series about reptiles is now being shown in Australia on Channel 9. He talks about it with Michele Field, and about his exquisite exhibition of natural history paintings now on show in London. What next for the TV man with over 50 years in the field? Read Transcript
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Dr Sue Stocklmayer's experiment with mothers was a huge success. She taught them science, so that they could, in turn, answer their children's questions. The mothers loved the course at the Australian National University and interest in the scheme was sparked around the world. So what next? And how do we stem what seems to be a stampede away from science in our youth. Dr Stocklmayer has some firm suggestions — even involving soap operas on TV. Read Transcript
Thursday 7.35pm
Presented by
Robyn Williams
6pm AEST
The National Interest
with Peter Mares
Local and national focus on the major issues of the week
