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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2010 · 3 MIN

Can a tanker pull birds off-course?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

We find out whether a giant hulk of steel can disrupt a bird's navigation system. Would a 350,000 ton tanker do the trick? Plus, we ask how cold it can be before hanging out the washing becomes pointless. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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