23 Aug 2017

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles

From Nine To Noon, 11:49 am on 23 August 2017

Kathryn Ryan speaks with Siouxsie Wiles about using chewing gum to detect disease - researchers have developed a prototype chewing gum that can detect inflammation caused by dental implants. Also, does diluting whisky with water enhance its taste? And scientists have developed a new type of polymer that can stop mussels from sticking to surfaces like boats and underwater pipes.