Science writer and broadcaster Sue Armstrong discusses the world of pathology, including a "body farm" in the US where human corpses are left out in the open to study the process of decomposition. Her new book A Matter of Life and Death is out now.
At a geo-engineering event at London's Science Museum, we learn about some of the latest thinking on large-scale plans to cool the planet. Sonia Van Gilder Cooke was asking the questions. We also hear how the volcanic eruption in Iceland could serve as a massive geo-engineering experiment.
In the newsjam, we discuss the climate emails inquiry and the end of the libel action against science writer Simon Singh.
James Randerson from environmentguardian.co.uk and the Observer's Robin McKie are on hand to lend their wisdom.
Nell Boase is your host while Alok Jha is away.
WARNING: contains strong language.
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