Bonus 3: Mosquito and surgical needle

Episode 3 of our new podcast: the story of the blood-sucking pest and a pain-free surgical needle. Scientists have been studying the mosquito’s mouthparts. Could the dreaded ‘prick’ of a needle soon be a thing of the past? With Patrick Aryee. Find it here: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals #30Animals

Om Podcasten

Tim Harford tells the fascinating stories of inventions, ideas and innovations which have helped create the economic world.