Singing fish and building better batteries

Singing fish and building better batteries

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live May 14, 2023 Duration: 52:04

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientist team present the latest science news, analysis and breakthroughs.

In today’s programme: A breakthrough in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, and the fish that communicate by singing.

Plus we’re looking at improvements that are being made when building batteries, and asking: is the prospect of electric airliners about to take off?


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