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Jul 2011
39m 40s

How do you tow an iceberg?

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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The fate of matter that gets sucked into a black hole, the genetic implications of organ transplants, and the use of desalination techniques to help combat drought are all explored with Dr. Karl. And he answers the question: how do you tow an iceberg?

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