El Niño's Growing Impact Discussed on BBC's Inside Science
Experts examine the 'big' El Niño event and its potential consequences, alongside other scientific topics.
Recent episodes of BBC's "Inside Science" have focused on significant environmental and biological topics, including the growing impact of the El Niño phenomenon in the eastern Pacific. Experts note that the surface stirrings suggest a potentially large El Niño event is underway, prompting widespread discussion about its nature and effects.
In a segment from May, the program noted early signs of El Niño, and recent discussions confirm its substantial development. Mark Maslin, Professor of Physical Geography at University College London, provided insights into the phenomenon for listeners.
The program also explored the scientific plausibility of events depicted in the film "Whalefall," which focuses on whale biology and digestion. Steve Backshall offered his expertise on the subject.
Furthermore, "Inside Science" is featuring a series on scientists nominated for the John Maddox Prize. These individuals are recognized for their evidence-based contributions to public discourse, even when their findings face public resistance. This series included an interview with Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, a clinical hepatologist from Kerala, India, known for his stance against traditional Indian medicine. The episode's production team included producers Ben Mitchell, Alex Mansfield, Katie Tomsett, and Keiran Manetta-Jones, with editing by Martin Smith and production coordination by Jana Bennett-Holesworth.