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8/8 The team investigate what air pollution is, where it comes from, and what it does to us.

Tue 30 Apr 2013 18:30 BBC Two Wales only

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    Jem Stansfield flies his water-powered jet pack

    In this web exclusive Jem chats about his greatest, funniest and scariest Bang moments. But how does he feel about his water-powered jet pack?

  • Why is sugar so addictive?

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    We all know how tempting it can be to have just one more chocolate or that extra slice of cake, but what drives this craving for sweet treats?

  • FAQs - infections and antibiotics

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    Liz, Jem and Maggie answer frequently asked questions about infections and antibiotics, with the help of some rather ill looking members of the public.

  • BBC News: Spit test 'improves' asthma care

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    A simple spit test could identify thousands of children with severe asthma who are taking medication which will never help them, scientists say.

    One in seven people will not respond to salmeterol, found in purple or green inhalers, which is given to tens of thousands of children in the UK.

    A study of 62 children showed those patients could be identified and given effective treatment.

  • BBC News: UK CO2 emissions rising, government advisers warn

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    A new report has laid bare the UK's pretensions to have cut greenhouse gas emissions over recent years.

    Ministers have claimed global leadership in reducing CO2 emissions and urged other nations to follow suit.

    But the official Climate Change Committee (CCC) said that the UK's total contribution towards heating the climate has actually increased.

  • Meet Jem, Liz and Maggie

    Jem Stansfield, Liz Bonnin and Maggie Philbin

    The Bang team aren't just great presenters - they have plenty of science credentials too. Liz has a degree in biochemistry, Maggie has awards for science communication, and Jem has worked with Wallace and Gromit - and much more.

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