The Philosophy of Morals and Docile Dinosaurs

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The Philosophy of Morals Do we make moral judgements based on societal rules or based on our emotions? Geoff finds out from Marc Hauser, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Docile Dinosaurs A new 95 million-year-old dinosaur species discovery was reported this week. Professor David Varricchio explains how the find puts paid to some stereotypes. Classroom Cacophony Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox of Salford University wants a rethink of classroom soundscapes. Desert pools The diverse array of microbes in Mexican desert pools may help biologists to find out how life on early Earth got started. Molly Bentley reports from the Great Chihuahuan Desert. Mechanochemistry Geoff talks to Professor Jeffrey Moore from the University of Illinois about a novel branch of chemistry which uses mechanical force to change the properties of a substance.