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Radio 3,11 Feb 2021,14 mins

SeriesScience Notes

Ivories

The Essay

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Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. Today's essay ranges from Carolina pine trees, chintz, bowler hats and skyscrapers - and ends on the ivories.

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