BBC Inside Science
BBC Radio 4
Categorias: Ciência e Medicina
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The space science world is buzzing. In the next few days, NASA is expected to begin the rollout of its Artemis II rocket to the launch pad with the launch itself expected as early as February. Science journalist Jonathan Amos explains why NASA is interested in travelling around the moon now? And what we will learn from sending humans further into space than ever before.
Penny Sarchet, Managing Editor at New Scientist brings Tom Whipple her pick of the best new science this week.
And why are scientists shipping ice cores from around the world to a frozen cave in Antarctica? Dr Liz Thomas, head of ice core research at the British Antarctic Survey explains the science behind the Ice Memory Sanctuary as it officially opens.
To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.
Presenter: Tom Whipple Producer: Kate White, Katie Tomsett, Tim Dodd and Clare Salisbury Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
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997 - A 'functional' cure for HIV? Thu, 04 Dec 2025
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996 - Why aren’t gene therapies more common? Thu, 27 Nov 2025
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995 - What’s in the wording of the COP 30 negotiations? Thu, 20 Nov 2025
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994 - Could technology replace animal testing in science? Thu, 13 Nov 2025
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993 - Is Dark Energy Getting Weaker? Thu, 06 Nov 2025
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992 - Is climate change to blame for Hurricane Melissa? Wed, 05 Nov 2025
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991 - Have scientists created a bionic eye? Tue, 04 Nov 2025
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990 - Why do we love to play games? Mon, 03 Nov 2025
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989 - What can the UK learn from China on renewable energy? Fri, 31 Oct 2025
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988 - Are embryos made from skin cells the future of fertility treatment? Thu, 30 Oct 2025
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987 - The science behind autism Thu, 23 Oct 2025
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986 - What’s the highest a human could possibly pole vault? Thu, 16 Oct 2025
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985 - Could we have evidence of life on Mars? Thu, 09 Oct 2025
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983 - Does warm weather mean more rats in UK towns and cities? Thu, 25 Sep 2025
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982 - Could solar panels in space be the energy source of the future? Thu, 18 Sep 2025
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981 - What will we be wearing in the future? Thu, 11 Sep 2025
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980 - What’s the evidence for vaccines? Thu, 04 Sep 2025
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979 - Why wasn’t the Russia mega earthquake as damaging as previous ones? Thu, 28 Aug 2025
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978 - The surprising culture of the animal kingdom Thu, 21 Aug 2025
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977 - How can we keep our homes cool in a changing climate? Thu, 14 Aug 2025
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976 - How can we reduce the impact of plastic on the environment? Thu, 07 Aug 2025
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975 - How do you turn facial expressions into music? Thu, 31 Jul 2025
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974 - What happens when you bomb a uranium enrichment site? Thu, 24 Jul 2025
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973 - Are trees the answer to solving climate change? Thu, 17 Jul 2025
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972 - What science is the UK government funding? Thu, 10 Jul 2025
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971 - Can science save our oceans? Thu, 03 Jul 2025
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970 - Your science questions answered Thu, 26 Jun 2025
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969 - Does the pandemic agreement make the world safer? Thu, 19 Jun 2025
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968 - Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close? Thu, 12 Jun 2025
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967 - The mysteries of the ocean floor Thu, 05 Jun 2025
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966 - How vulnerable is our power supply? Thu, 29 May 2025
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965 - What would cuts to Nasa mean for space science? Thu, 22 May 2025
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964 - Answers to Your Science Questions Thu, 15 May 2025
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963 - How can science help us fight wildfires? Thu, 08 May 2025
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962 - Is this finally the moment for UK tidal power? Thu, 01 May 2025
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961 - Is everything we know about the universe wrong? Thu, 24 Apr 2025
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960 - Wild birds in crisis Thu, 17 Apr 2025
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959 - Are boys doing better than girls at maths and science? Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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958 - Better Than Gold: Critical Minerals Thu, 03 Apr 2025
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957 - AI in Science: Promise and Peril Thu, 27 Mar 2025
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956 - Biotech Risks and Asteroid Anxiety Thu, 20 Mar 2025
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955 - US science in chaos Thu, 13 Mar 2025
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954 - The World’s Biggest Iceberg Thu, 06 Mar 2025
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952 - Is 1.5 still alive? Thu, 27 Feb 2025
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951 - Next-gen batteries and 'dark oxygen' Thu, 20 Feb 2025