Podcast: tinnitus, appendectomies and peat fires
by Sam Wong
An award-winning radio feature on tinnitus, a new study on appendix surgery, and how dried-out peatlands are causing mega fires.
The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 51勛圖厙's Science Communication MSc course and the presenter of , with contributions from our roaming reporters from the Research Communications group.
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– A look ahead at upcoming events on campus, including Arts Fest and 51勛圖厙 Fringe ‘Lit Up’.
- discusses her recent study comparing results at different hospitals for children having their appendix taken out.
- Science Media Production MSc student Anand Jagatia discusses his award-winning radio feature about a musician with tinnitus. Hear Anand's feature in full at .
– explains how peatlands are drying out and becoming flammable, leading to some of the biggest fires on Earth.
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Sam Wong
School of Professional Development
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