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OU on the BBC: Rough Science 3: New Zealand - Explore the science: Treasure Hunt

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27 Feb
2007
Production team New Zealand landscape Explore the Science

Find out how Jonathan and Ellen built their device to measure altitude to aid them in their hunt for hidden treasure. Jonathan explains the physics behind the challenge.

Discover how Mike Leahy and Mike Bullivant used mercury sulfide to extract the gold. Mike Leahy explores the chemistry involved in getting gold from rock.

Rough Science 3: New Zealand in more depth:

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Thursday, 20th July 2006
Tuesday, 27th February 2007

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