On the Air

Synopsis

Mike Garrett, a senior industrial scientist, talks about his interest in science, followed by a discussion with a small group including schoolchildren about industrial gases and their applications, including re-oxygenating the Thames, controlled atmospheres for fresh food, the application of fuel cells in transport, and future cars fuelled by methane (liquid natural gas). Ends by looking at recent projects and new developments, demonstrating the Meissener effect using super-conducting magnets.

Series

Reflections on Science, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 59 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £25.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Subjects

Chemistry

Keywords

gases

Credits

Writer

Mike Garrett

Cast

Mike Garrett

Production Company

Name

Vega Science Trust

Distributor

Name

Vega Science Trust

Email

vega@vega.org.uk

Web

http://www.vega.org.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

01273 678 726

Address

Sussex Innovation Centre
Science Park Square
Brighton
BN1 9SB

Notes

Well-established maker and distributor of more than 200 programmes on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, many of which have been broadcast. Vega’s videos aim to give a fundamental understanding of principles of nature and the physical world. Outstanding scientists/communicators are directly involved with each video so that they can guide content of the programmes. Science is presented in a natural way as an intellectually challenging discipline and the videos fill the gap in TV coverage by presenting well-informed analyses on serious science-related ethical, economic, social, health and other issues. Separate series consist of interviews with eminent scientists, science video lectures, issues of current scientific concern, the Royal Institution Discourses, scientific masterclasses, and recent research projects. Programmes available for free viewing via the website and some also for sale on DVD.