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THE MATERIAL WORLD
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Quentin Cooper reports on developments across the sciences. Each week scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects.
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"For me science isn't a subject, it's a perspective. There are fascinating scientific aspects to everything from ancient history to the latest gadgets, outer space to interior decorating; and each week on The Material World we try to reflect the excitement, ideas, uncertainties, collisions and collaborations as science continues its never-ending voyage into the unknown".
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Future TV Displays
It's 80 years since John Logie Baird demonstrated a prototype 'televisor' to members of the Royal Institution.
What kinds of displays are being demonstrated now that might beÌýpopular in future? And how will TV displays change? Will they be brighter, bendier andÌýmore energy efficient?Ìý
John Ive from Sony and Professor Donal Bradley of Imperial College join Quentin Cooper to look at the past and future of TV display screens.
Limestone Decay
Oxford's Magdalen College was cleaned in the 1970s, but the fresh stone is already showing signs of decay. So scientists from Oxford, Belfast and City Universities are trying to find out how and why.ÌýÌý
Dr HeatherÌýVilesÌýand Professor Bernie Smith are experts in weatheringÌýand they explain how some of our heritage is under threat from catastrophic limestone decay.
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