10 Things to Know About Season 1 Episode 5 - Water

Airdate: 2015-Nov-30

Episode summary:

Water is something we often take for granted, but it's a hugely valuable resource that plays a vital part in every aspect of our lives. Kathriona finds out how our increasing use and recycling of plastic is creating microplastics, tiny particles which ultimately contribute to the Plastic Soup swirling around the world's oceans. Aoibhinn investigates new diagnostics and technologies for treating water infected with cryptosporidium, and Jonathan meets Teagasc researchers using forensic geoscience to trace where sediment originates to analyse potential threats to aquatic flora and species such as the Freshwater Pearl Mussel.

About 10 Things to Know About series:

This six-part award winning series returns, with Fergus McAuliffe, Jonathan McCrea and Kathriona Devereux showcasing the Irish science behind aspec...Show more >