Bright Sparks is an Athena Media production asking what happens when we enable bright people to follow their curiosity and solve the worlds problems. This 8 part series follows TCD physicist Dr. Shane Bergin as he talks to leading researchers and scientists in Ireland and uncovering why our small island is leading globally in many scientific fields. Bright Sparks is an Athena Media science series made with the funding support of the BAI and the Irish TV licence fee. It was broadcast from May 24th to July 12th 2015 on RTE Radio 1.