The Pseudoscientists

Jack, Rachael and Belinda get into accurately measuring rising sea levels, tapeworms and hyperparasitic wasps, and some curious cases of horizontal gene transfer. Plus, Jargonauts looks at the word "sequestration", and your answers to last week's question on the scientific qualifications of politicians. Next week's question: "What do you think is the definition of 'life'?" Also: Game of Thrones, Ebola, Sydney, and some exciting On The Street news...