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RTÉ Science Week: What you missed on Day 4

Keep-to-date to what's on for Day 4 of RTÉ Science Week.
Keep-to-date to what's on for Day 4 of RTÉ Science Week.

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Science Week Daily - Day 4

Dr Jennifer Cleary's guide to what's happening for Science Week around the country and on your screens. Plus a one minute science demo and a daily life hack! This episode is all about Day 4, Wednesday 16th of November.

Science Week Weather - Day 4: Warnings for Severe Weather

Evelyn Cusack

Across Europe, meteorologists categorise severe weather so that appropriate warnings can be issued and people can take the necessary precautions. Met Éireann's Evelyn Cusack explains the warning system.

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Nationwide 7pm RTÉ One

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On Radio

Drivetime: Astronomy 

Drivetime's Graham Clifford looks at advances in Irish Astronomy and discovers what our astronomers, both professional and amateur, are up to.

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Ladies of Science

This drama documentary, set in Ireland, tells the true story of two remarkable women, Lady Mary Rosse and Mary Ward, who had a passion for science and technology, including photography, astronomy, microscopy, illustrations, architecture, all during a time (1850's) when women were not admitted to universities.

Hacked

Keelin Shanley explores the risks of having everything connected, as cyber criminals target personal banking and healthcare to national power grids and transport systems.

10 Things To Know About... Staying Young

A look at how Irish science is helping us stay healthy for longer. Prof Fergal O'Brien studies children's bones for a cure to osteoporosis.

Nationwide

Reports from around the country. Science and innovation is the focus of today's programme as Science Week begins.

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