Dive in to the fascinating world of science with Tomorrow Today. Your weekly dose of science knowledge. A show for everyone who's curious -- about our cosmos and how it works.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 hours 49 minutes
Just ask!
Our viewer question this week comes from Tabea Conrad in Berlin. She wants to know why people stop growing when they become adults?
Animals affected by climate change?
Our viewer question this week comes from Mohamed Ehab Ragab in Egypt. He wants to know what impact climate change has on animals.
Just ask! How do fish see in water?
This week's viewer question comes from Brown Mbadiwe in Oweri, Nigeria. He wants to know how fish see in water.
Pool testing – a new strategy
COVID-19 tests can be expensive and time-consuming. To get an up-to-date picture of how the coronavirus has spread throughout the population, Rwanda regularly tests a cross-section of the population using a strategy called pool testing.
What causes ocean currents?
This week's viewer question was sent in by Arnulfo Quintanilla from El Salvador.
Why is plankton so important?
That's our viewer question this week and it comes from Amaia Angarita in Colombia.
Bangladesh: Sacking plastic bags
Bangladesh banned single-use plastic bags in 2002 but does not enforce the ban. The bags are everywhere. A scientist in Dhaka has developed an eco-friendly biodegradable alternative made from jute.
Europe and Mars Exploration
Europe’s first Mars rover is set to set off next year. The ESA's Mars Express has been circling the planet since 2004. It's made amazing discoveries, finding traces of volcanoes and glaciers.
Image makeover for scavengers
Seven of the 11 species of vulture in Africa are either in decline or on the edge of extinction. The scavengers play an important role in local ecosystems. In Kenya, an environmental protection agency is working to protect these endangered birds.
Clones could fight species decline
Can clones help fight species decline? Researchers are hoping to boost animal numbers and their genetic diversity with the help of cloning technology. How exactly does that work?