Real Sceptic

Synthetic Biology

Science reporting is hard, and mistakes can be made. But I never expected the BBC could cover a subject this badly.

David Shukman (BBC Science Editor) – Synthetic Biology

Back in March, David Shukman (BBC Science Editor) published a short report on synthetic biology. The reports cast a shadow on the hard work of scientists and implies that synthetic biology is not accepted my the main stream scientific community.

Original video (BBC news at 10 on 28/3/12 15mins in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDGbTxZzr9w
BBC Complaints
http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/
Synthetic Biology Explained
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD5uNAMbDaQ
Stab-Bot 5000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=850E10G87lY

Is Nuclear Power Safe?

Tested for radiation (Reuters)

The BBC produced a documentary called “Is Nuclear Power Safe?” which aired on september 15. In the documentary they examine nuclear safety and consequences of accidents in light of the events at Fukushima.

Jim Al-Khalili, a professor of nuclear physics, handles the presentation and narration of the documentary. And states his case that nuclear energy is a lot safer than most people think. And that radiation from fallout isn’t as bad as generally believed.

And during this documentary he seems to give very reasonable explanations and evidence that support this: Read more