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Question of the Week 12.01.30 - Power Consumption - On Standby!

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Podcast:Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists

By: nakedscientist

Published:January 30th, 2012

Duration:04:20

Channels:Science & Medicine, Natural Sciences, Kids & Family, Education, Higher Education

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We're told to save electricity by switching off devices on standby. But if a home is heated solely by electricity, would there still be any savings by turning off all those devices? And a 57 male asks if any of his original parts remain.....

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Question of the Week - From the Naked Scientists

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Dr Chris Smith

Cambridge, UK

Website: www.thenakedscientists.com

Bio: I am a medical doctor and lecturer at Queens\' College, Cambridge University, and the founder, co-presenter and managing editor of the Naked Scientists. I also contribute science radio programmes to BBC 5 Live (UK), ABC Radio National (Australia) and TalkRadio 702 / CapeTalk 567 (South Africa). I also have two small children who keep me busy!