Scibernia podcast episode 27: City of Science, mission to Mars & high-tech hurling

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In this episode:

Sylvia takes a look at some of the cultural, arts and community events taking place during 2012 as Dublin assumes the mantle of European City of Science, including the Dublin Mini Maker Faire, kids’ events at The Ark, and the upcoming Science Hack Day.

Conor catches up with Dublin space scientist Kevin Nolan to talk about the possibility of life on Mars and NASA’s current mission of discovery to the Red Planet.

And Lenny speaks to Conchúr O’Bradaigh from NUI Galway about the role of high-tech engineering in the manufacture of modern hurling equipment.

http://scibernia.ie/2012/02/23/scibernia-podcast-episode-27-city-of-science-mission-to-mars-high-tech-hurling/

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