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OU on the BBC: Rough Science 6: Colorado - Inside The Science

Our team might rely on a spot of luck, a splash of inspiration, and their determination. But there's something else that helps them meet the challenges. You can't beat a bit of knowledge. Join us to go inside the science.

02 Nov
2005
Production team Hermione and Ellen on a Colorado mountainside

You've seen our scientists get to grips with the challenges, using only their wits, some bits - and their scientific knowledge. But what are the principles that let them pull off their challenges? Join us, week by week, for a closer look what was going on...

Inside power - While working to get their electricity and gas up and running, the team are reliant on candle power. But what's the science converting a lump of wax into light?

Inside safety - Limestone plays a key part in the clean-up operation at the mine. Discover more about this rock's properties.

Inside mountain - It turns out that the mountain the team is on was once a volcano; and that means the area has been subjected to the effects of explosions.

Inside clean - The team work hard to remove the effects of sweat - but why were they perspiring in the first place?

Inside mine - Detecting radioactivity is all well and good, but what exactly are we testing for?

Rough Science 6: Colorado in more depth:

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