Bright Sparks: Episode 1 Promo featuring Professor Emma Teeling UCD

Geneticist Emma Teeling opens the conversation on what makes you a scientist with a lovely description of the thirst for knowledge which drives science and scientists to discover.

What happens when you enable bright people to follow their curiosity and solve the world’s problems? Bright Sparks, an exploration of ideas, innovation and discovery is an 8 part radio series presented by physicist Professor Shane Bergin. Episode 1 of the series begins on RTE Radio 1 on Sunday 24th May at 7pm. For now, here's a short promo featuring 'Bat Lady' Professor Emma Teeling. © Athena Media Ltd.

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For more information on our series visit: http://www.athenamedia.ie/news-details.jsp?id_news=318 or the Bright Sparks website:

http://www.brightsparksradio.ie

Music: 'Darada' by Michael Gallen

Production team is Helen Shaw, Amy Millar, Cormac MacAdam, John Howard and Leon O'Neill.

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