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Wilson da Silva
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15:51
Decarbonising energy | The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Can we decarbonise electricity production entirely? Wilson da Silva gives a preview the Equinox Summit, a global gathering of scientists with that aim.
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03:13
Shuttle Endeavour mission: Day 1 | Today Show
The heatshield of the space shuttle Endeavour was damaged at blast off; without it, astronauts cannot return to Earth. Wilson da Silva discusses what it means.
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03:33
Shuttle Endeavour mission: Day 3 | Today Show
Astronauts on the space shuttle Endeavour need to conduct an emergency spacewalk to repair the heatshield; Wilson da Silva describes the mission.
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05:44
Near-death experiences; Sun’s odd cold spell | Weekend Sunrise
A possible scientific explanation for vivid near-death experiences; and questions about why the Sun is unseasonably quiet. Wilson da Silva on Weekend Sunrise.
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04:29
Is climate change making storms worse | Today Tonight
Scientists believe climate change is already making storms more severe and more frequent than before. Wilson da Silva on the current affairs show, Today Tonight.
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05:53
Australian Astronaut-In-Waiting | Studio 10
An interview on Studio 10 with Wilson da Silva, who will be among the first to fly into space on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic; he describes the trip.
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03:39
Were ancient Aborigines the first Americans? | Sunrise
New archaeological finds suggest the Americas were settled earlier, and the oldest human remains look like Australian Aborigines. Wilson da Silva explains.
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07:01
Remembering Apollo 11 | Where Are They Now?
Wilson da Silva recalls his boyhood memories of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon, followed by an interview with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
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03:15
Turismo Espacial: Sonho Torna Realidade | SBT News
An interview, in Portuguese, about the long-awaited flight into space aboard Virgin Galactic by Brazilian-born science journalist Wilson da Silva.
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2011 World Conference of Science Journalists | Speaker Introduction & What Science Journalism Means to Me
A video interview for the 2011 World Conference of Science Journalists held in Doha, Qatar.
Selected appearances as a commentator on television in Australia, Canada and Brazil
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