Alok Jha presents a special edition of Science Weekly from the Natural History Museum in London. He was joined by Dr Johannes Vogel, Keeper of Botany at the museum, Dr Caroline Smith, Keeper of Meteorites, astrobiologist Zita Martins from Imperial College London and Guardian science blogger Martin Robbins.
Martin has written a blog about returning to the museum for the first time since childhood. How has the old place changed?
Reporter Camila Ruz investigates the Science Fight Club event at the museum, which pitched scientists against each other in verbal battle – with gloves off of course. We also delve into the work done by the preservation team at the museum, who keep the displays in tip-top condition for visitors and scientists alike.
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