Reflecting on the science year 2008

This week I sat down with a kebab and Darren Osborne, editor of ABC Science Online, to reflect on the science year that was 2008. Darren was immersed in science in 2008 and is across nearly all the science topics that hit the headlines - as well as breaking the science news himself.

Topics we discussed include:

• Climate Change;


• The LHC;


• X-rays and Sticky tape;


• Genomic Research;


• Biofuels and the food crisis;


• Alternative Energy Sources;


• Beer made from 45 million-year old yeast;


• A 380-million year-old fossilised fish, which was in the process of giving birth;


• The Sumo Diet.

I also get Old Man and Woman Science, my Dad and Mum, on the phone to get their opinions on the year that was.

Listen to his podcast here. And remember to tell us your science highlights from 2008 to go into the running for some sciencey prizes. Answers will also contribute to our year-in-review podcast coming out in a few weeks. Let us know here before the competition closes.

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