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"The Science Squad", showcasing the latest Irish scientific research...
...and making the vital connection with the people it directly affects.
Meet the presenters... Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Kathriona Devereux and Jonathan McCrea
Fergus McAuliffe returns in his weekly slot to bring us more "Weird Science"
Check out what we're featuring in the third series...

In series 3, Aoibhinn travels to Uganda to find out about an Irish-led water purification project which could save the lives of millions, Kathriona investigates potentially lifesaving diagnostics for pregnant woman which is being pioneered in Cork, and Jonathan meets the scientists who are planning a one-way trip to Mars!

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Series 3 Episode 6 : 8.30pm, RTE One, Monday 1st December 2014

RTE One 8.30PM, Monday, December 01, 2014

Aoibhinn puts on her beekeeper’s hat to see what science is doing to protect our endangered bee population, Jonathan investigates a little-known genetic disorder that affects over 400,000 people in Ireland, and Kathriona finds out how her gut bacteria compares to the elite athletes of the Irish rugby team!

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