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Could Lightning Power a Town?

Author
Dr Chris Smith
Published
Fri 15 Jun 2012
Episode Link
https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/ask-naked-scientists/could-lightning-power-town

What gives a flame its colour, and what is the hottest part? What limits the height of a skyscraper? How does post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV work? How do they put the lines on a clay tennis court? Why do some songs cause goose-pimples? Why are some people better at withstanding temperature extremes? And can lightning be collected as a power-source? Join us for the answers and some lively chat from Talk Radio 702, South Africa. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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