Event
Broadcast 鈥� Mini-Science - From Jesuit's bark to synchrotrons - the rise and fall of an antimalarial
Wednesday, August 3, 2011 04:00to05:00
This series explores the controversial and vibrant nature of chemicals and the history of their use and development. Learn about:聽 chemicals in everyday life; nuclear power as a future energy option; brain chemistry and neurochemistry; biofuels and sustainable energy; chemicals, disease and resistance.
Malaria and its consequences have shaped human history. Science's attempts to control and understand this disease have also evolved. Tracing how successive generations have grappled with, conquered, and ultimately lost the malaria challenge makes for a fascinating scientific adventure.