This Way Up for Saturday 2 April 2011
Tech news: Freeview, Google Books and eBooks
Peter Griffin on Freeview's expanded High Definition service and the Google Books settlement that isn't. Then an extended look at eBooks in New Zealand libraries with John Stears and Jason Murphy of Wellington City Libraries.
Quinoa crisis
Demand for quinoa from consumers in the US and Europe means that regular Bolivians are struggling to afford this healthy grain. Adam Sherwin reports.
Bee allergies
The Backyard Bee Team runs into some major problems. The head beekeper (aka Simon) is allergic to bees! With Frank and Mary Ann Lindsay and immunology consultant Richard Steele.
Radiation in food
Why was spinach one of the first foods on the banned list after the radiation leaks following the Japanese tsunami? With radiation expert Dr Peter Roberts.
Spices: Cumin
The spice that's handy for treating horse flatulence. And it's also not too bad in a chilli either! With spice specialist Alison Sandle.
