EPISODE · Apr 26, 2021 · 3 MIN

How do ZIP files work?

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

Listener Ellie wanted to know: "how do ZIP files work on my computer?" Phil Sansom unzipped the question - with an answer from research data scientist Peter Foster... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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