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Doug Melton from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute discusses embryology and ethics. Plus, the robotic surgeon that pre-empts the human doctor. And the science of regional accents

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Environment writer Fred Pearce discusses his latest book. Plus, Michio Kaku explains the physics of the impossible. And the biofuel and embryology debates that have seen politicians and scientists lock horns

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James Randerson and the team discuss the controversy over Prozac. Plus, Polly Toynbee on organ donation. And the greatest science songs of all time

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We discuss science, culture and philosophy with controversial physicist Alan Sokal. Plus, we locate the G spot. And a song by Chumbawamba - all about Charles Darwin

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The influential futurist and inventor Raymond Kurzweil explains to Science correspondent James Randerson why technology can overcome everything from climate change to poverty

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We're live at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston discussing the future of food, and life on Mars. Plus, futurist Ray Kurzweil tells us why technology will save the world. And we ask, is Craig Venter good for science, or just an evil genius?

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Dr Jonathan Eyal, director of studies at the Royal United Services Institute, on Nato and Afghanistan

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Science Weekly: 04.02.2008

Marcus du Sautoy explains mathematical mysteries and dynamic digits. Plus, Jim Al-Khalili on the golden age of Arabic science. And another rant against homeopathy

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Science Weekly: 28.01.2008

Science writer Gabrielle Walker tells us about practical ways to combat climate change. Plus, just how close are we to creating artificial life? And a robotic doll called Stan

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Science Weekly: 14.01.208

Caspar Melville from New Humanist magazine discusses dinner with Darwin. Plus, Roger Myerson explains game theory. And Briony Greenhill describes her website, thenag.net - winner of the best ethical website prize at the Yahoo Find of the Year awards

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Science Extra: Arpad Pusztai

Arpad Pusztai, the scientist who kick-started the controversy over GM food almost a decade ago, gives Guardian science correspondent James Randerson his side of the story

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Science Weekly: 07.01.2008

God, philosophy and science - we discuss the Edge question for 2008: 'What have you changed your mind about and why?' Plus, at home with HECToR, Britain's newest supercomputer. And, we investigate a trip right into the heart of the Northern Lights

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Science Weekly: 02.01.2008

The Science Weekly team look ahead to the scientific year of 2008. Will the LHC work? What breakthroughs will there be in the field of synthetic biology? What will happen with climate change policy? Plus, a new song by our troubadour Jonny Berliner

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Science Extra: Sir David King

The outgoing UK government chief scientist Sir David King discusses his legacy, climate change, GM crops, and his thoughts on the media with Science reporter Alok Jha

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Science Weekly: 17.10.2007

The government's chief scientist Sir David King tells us about his legacy and his advice for his successor. Plus, empathetic orang-utans; why humans are evolving faster than ever; and the science of Harry Potter

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Science Weekly: 03.11.2007

Dating is our subject this week - not the speed dating type, but carbon dating... Geologist Chris Turney is in the studio to tell us how dating has been used to solve mysteries like the authenticity of the Turin Shroud. The UN's climate summit in Bali kicks off this week. A lot of hot air will be generated, but will it actually make any difference to the climate? And we hear how scientists have restored the sensation of touch to a woman with a prosthetic arm. Plus there's the secret to ...

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Science Weekly: 26.11.2007

We examine sleep - if you've ever wondered why we spend so much time tucked up under our duvets doing... well, virtually nothing then this week's show may have some of the answers. Ken Arnold is in this week's show to tell us about the Wellcome Trust's new exhibition of sleep and dreaming. We discuss a development that could take the heat out of the stem cell debate. And we find out why buying sperm on the internet is an even worse idea than it sounds. Plus we've got all the news that m ...

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Science Extra: Philip Ball

Philip Ball discusses 'social physics' with Science Weekly reporter Tristan Farrow

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Science Weekly: 19.11.2007

Hugh Montgomery tells us about the science of survival and his Xtreme Everest project. We discuss 'social physics' with Philip Ball. And more on the discovery of a new type of dinosaur; the IPCC's latest document; and the world's first cloned monkey embryos.

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Science Weekly: 12.11.2007

Dr. Michio Kaku tells us his visions of the future. Plus, robot cars, voice synthesis, and the science of love at first sight

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Science Extra: Steven Pinker

Experimental psychologist Steven Pinker speaks with Guardian science reporter Alok Jha about his new book, 'The Stuff of Thought'.

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Science Weekly: 05.11.2007

Steven Pinker tells us about the relationship between language and thought. Plus, quackery, elephants on acid, and a new song from our Science Weekly troubadour Jonny Berliner.

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Science Weekly: 29.10.2007

We speak with the producers of new space documentary, 'In The Shadow of the Moon'. The creator of the Sims tells us why computer games aren't bad for our health. Plus, it's the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine...

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Science Extra: In The Shadow Of The Moon

The Science Weekly team speak with Chris Riley and Duncan Copp, producers of the extraordinary new space documentary, 'In The Shadow Of The Moon'

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Science Weekly: 22.10.2007

Biologist Armand Leroi comes into the pod to pick over the remains of the James Watson furore.

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Science Extra: Craig Venter part 3

In the final part of our exclusive conversations with biologist Craig Venter, Ed Pilkington asks about the criticism he encountered when he sequenced the human genome

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The second part of our interview with biologist Craig Venter, in conversation with the Guardian's Ed Pilkington

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Science Extra: Bjorn Lomborg

Sceptical environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg, famous for arguing that fighting climate change is a waste of money, justifies his position to the Guardian's environment editor, John Vidal

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Science Weekly: 15.10.2007

We bring you the young researchers confronting large companies on their speculative scientific claims, sceptical environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg speaks to the Guardian's John Vidal, and we hear more from the controversial biologist Craig Venter

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Science Weekly: 08.01.2007

Craig Venter explains why he had no fears making his own genome and getting a glimpse into his future. Mark Buchanan explains the study of social physics. Plus, sword swallowing, the gay bomb, and giving jetlagged hamsters Viagra.

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Science Extra: Craig Venter part 1

The Guardian's Ed Pilkington talks exclusively with the 'Bad Boy of Science' Craig Venter about mapping his own genome and gambling with his own future.

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Science Extra: John Brooke

John Hedley Brooke - a Distinguished Fellow at Durham University's Institute of Advanced Study and former professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University - discusses Richard Dawkins, evolution, science, and secularisation.

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Science Weekly: 01.10.2007

It's a science special this week, with Dr Chris Welch from Kingston University discussing the past, present and future of the space race. Plus, Prof John Hedley Brooke on science and secularisation. And how Halo 3 is being used in the fight against disease.

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Science Extra: Chris Rapley

The new Director of the Science Museum, Chris Rapley, spoke to Tristan Farrow aout his plans for the museum.

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Science Weekly: 24.09.2007

Lucy Hawking on the basics of black holes...and on being the daughter of the cleverest man on the planet; The Science Museum's new Director tells us about his new role; We ask if the scientific tussle over the fossilised Hobbit in Indonesia can now be put to rest

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Science Weekly: 17.09.2007

We discuss transplanting pig organs, face recongition, and postcode profiling as we look back on the highlights of the BA Festival of Science. Plus, more on the British space programme, and further dangers of rock n' roll.

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Science Weekly: 10.09.2007

Philosopher Janet Radcliffe Richards discusses the ethical problems thrown up by our advances in the study of genetics. And Science Weekly's troubadour physicist Jonny Berliner returns to the pod to explain the science of sex, drugs, and rock n' roll.

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Science Extra: Bernard Carr

Bernard Carr, professor of mathematics and astronomy at QNUL, discusses multiverses with Guardian Science correspondent James Randerson

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Science Extra: Neil Turok

Neil Turok, the chair of mathematical physics at Cambridge University, explains the fundamental principles of cosmology to Guardian Science correspondent Alok Jha

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Science Extra: Sir Martin Rees

The Astronomer Royal, Sir Martin Rees, explains the controversy around the multiverse theory to Guardian Science correspondent James Randerson

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Science Weekly: 03.09.2007

Neil Turok explains the core principles of cosmology. Plus, internet godfather Vint Cerf on taking the web into space; mighty mice; and the return (maybe) of the Yangtze river dolphin

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Science Weekly: 27.08.2007

We talk rum, sodomy, and the net with the internet pirates behind Piratebay. Plus, the science of out of body experiences. And amateur astronomers rejoice! Get ready for Google Sky.

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Science Weekly: 20.08.2007

Simon Lewis from Leeds University joins us to discuss Camp Climate Change and the week of eco-demonstrations at Heathrow. Plus, solving the Rubik's cube in record time; solar-powered bikins; and computer games you play with your underpants.

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Science Weekly: 13.08.2007

Conservation biologist Sam Turvey returns to the pod to tell us about the plight of the Yangtze river dolphin. Plus, the truth about babies' language DVDs; dancing robots; and fat cats.

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Science Weekly: 06.08.2007

Kate Allen, Director of Amnesty International, discusses their campaign for internet freedom. Plus, more on the pioneering technique that brought a patient out of a six-year coma. And Brian May explains the relationship between science and music.

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Science Extra: Ian McEwan

Alok Jha and James Randerson speak with award-winning novelist Ian McEwan about the influence of science in his writing - and on his life

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Science Weekly: 30.07.2007

Award-winning novelist Ian McEwan tells us about the influence of science on his life and in his writing. Plus, Charles Darwin's struggle with faith and religion. And, an epic tale of man against machine.

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Science Weekly: 23.07.2007

Nuclear physicist Jim al-Khalili discusses atoms, matter, and the world's heaviest elements. Plus, the philosopher Dan Dennet explains theories of consciousness. And we unravel the psychology of chat-up lines.

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Science Extra: Francis Crick

An extract from the last ever recorded interview with DNA legend Francis Crick, in conversation Dr. Susan Blackmore.

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Science Extra: Daniel Dennet

Dan Dennet, professor of philosophy at Tufts University, speaks with Dr. Susan Blackmore about the fundamentals of the consciousness debate.

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Science Extra: V.S. Ramachandran

Neurologist V.S. 'Rama' Ramachandran discusses consciousness, qualia, free will, and eastern philosophies with Dr. Susan Blackmore.

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Science Weekly: 16.06.2007

Disaster expert Bill McGuire discusses volcanos, earthquakes and climate change. Plus one of the earliest internet pioneers tells us how the web came about and we go looking for bats in the House of Commons.

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Science Weekly: 09.07.2007

Clinical embryologist Dr Sammy Lee helps us unravel the ethics from the ESHRE fertility conference. Plus, more from CERN; the science of yawning; and our resident troubadour Jonny Berliner returns with a new song on particle physics.

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Science Weekly: 02.07.2007

Cardiac surgeon Francis Wells talks about the public performance of open-heart surgery he'll be carrying out later this week. Plus, we discuss the ethics of synthetic biology, black holes, stem cells, the DNA pawprint of domestic cats, and, er, giant penguins.

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Science Weekly: 25.06.2007

David Attenborough on climate change, James Watson, founder of molecular biology speaks to James Randerson and it's Hackday at London's Alexandra Palace.

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Science Extra: David Attenborough

David Attenborough speaks to James Randerson about our moral duty to tackle climate change.

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Science Weekly: 18.06.2007

A Second Life special, as Aleks Krotoski and Dave Taylor discuss how science is moving into the SL metaverse. Plus, two new dinosaur discoveries get palaeontologists' pulses racing. All this, and a virtual Nell.

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Science Weekly: 11.06.2007

Stuart Clark tells us about the pioneering astonomer Richard Carrington and the birth of astrophysics. Prof Robert Winston explains his ethical dilemma with stem cell research. Plus, WiTricty, extraterrestials, and a possible patent on life itself.

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Science Extra: Robert Winston

The UK's leading fertility expert Prof Robert Winston speaks exclusivelyabout stem cell research, IVF, and his public spat with Richard Dawkins

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Science Extra: Steve Jones

James Randerson speaks with the award-winning biologist Steve Jones about his new book,'Coral: A Pessimist in Paradise'

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Science Extra: Richard Dawkins

Alok Jha speaks exclusively with Richard Dawkins, author of the'The God Delusion', about religion, science, his argument with Robert Winston, and what he'll be turning his attention to next

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Science Weekly: 28.05.2007

We go behind the scenes at CERN with Dr Brian Cox and Torchwood star, John Barrow (that's Captain Jack). Plus, we investigate the controversial attempts to get homeopathy taken off the NHS. And, we look ahead, back, and sideways at all the science being discussed at this year's Hay Festival.

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Science Weekly: 21.05.2007

It's a double dose of Darwin and Dark Matter for your delectation. Alison Pearn from the Darwin Correspondence Project helps us to understand further the life and work of the great man of evolutionary theory. We attempt to unravel the mystery of dark matter with some help from NASA, ESA, and the power of song. Plus, we discuss a potential cure for baldness.

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Science Weekly: 14.05.2007

We discuss a century of fantastic plastics with Susan Mossman from the Science Museum. Plus, we talk about the new Encyclopedia of Life project, and go further than any podcast has gone before and conduct on interview on Mount Everest!

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Science Weekly: 07.05.2007

We ask ecologist Henry Nicholls whether Lonesome George will continue to be so lonesome. Entomologist Gaden Robinson tells us everything we ever wanted to know about moths but were afraid to ask. Plus, a potential cure for childhood blindness, a mathematical mystery, and musical proteins...

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Science Extra: John Barrowman at CERN

Particle physicist Dr Brian Cox takes Torchwood's Captain Jack (aka, the actor John Barrowman) behind the scenes at CERN to have an exclusive peek at the Large Hadron Collider

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Science Weekly: 04.06.2007

We hear what happened when James Randerson got injected with THC. Sandy Knapp tells us about Carl Linnaeus,'a true enlightenment man'. Plus, we hear from Richard Dakins and Martin Rees as they search for enlightment, and we discuss how scrobbling can make you very rich indeed.

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Science Weekly: 30.04.2007

Forget Web 2.0: Prof Jon Crowcroft's in the pod talking about the next generation of the intenet. Plus, we discuss robot rights (and wrongs); Robert Winston's attack on Richard Dawkins; and the impact of CSI on real forensic science.

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Science Extra: Susan Blackmore

The full interview with Dr. Susan Blackmore, author of 'Conversations on Consciousness'.

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Science Weekly: 23.04.2007

The pod plays host to Dr Susan Blackmore, an expert on the science of consciousness. Ed Gerstner from the journal Nature Physics is on hand to discuss laser fusion: is it the future of global energy supplies? Plus, the return (again!) of our tea debate...

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Science Weekly: 09.04.2007

Science writer John Whitfield's our special guest, bemoaning the end of the era of the polymath. Plus, we discuss electrosensitivity: is it a myth, or a modern day malady? And Science Weekly troubadour Jonny Berliner returns to the pod with an exclusive performance.

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Science Extra: AC Grayling

Philosopher AC Grayling gives us his views on creationism, climate change, pseudo-science, and many of the other on-going topics we've covered during a year of Science Weekly.

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Science Weekly: 26.03.2007

For our first birthday show, AC Grayling comes to the pod to talk about the big philosophical questions we've tackled over the past year. Plus, we analyse a potential new method of classifying illegal drugs, and discover how the art world's benefiting from a touch of science.

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Science Weekly: 19.03.2007

UCL's Simon Waddington tells us the latest goings-on in the field of gene therapy. Plus, we hear about the bad boy of science Craig Venter and his latest venture. And a special message from the PM...

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Science Extra: Marc Abrahams

Marc Abrahams talks to us about farting herring, a necrophiliac duck, and other examples from the world of science worthy of an Ig Nobel award.

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Science Weekly: 02.04.2007

Science writer Gabrielle Walker gives us a brief history of the atmosphere, and physicist Dr. Brian Cox discusses his work on new movie, Sunshine. Plus, we find out about Al Gore's latest plans to fight climate change.

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Science Weekly: 05.03.2007

Prof. Raymond Tallis tells us more about the dangers of junk science. We ask whether virtual reality is the answer to cure post-traumatic stress for soldiers who have served in Iraq. And we debunk one of the biggest myths in the movies.

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Science Extra: Lee Smolin

Lee Smolin, professor of theoretical physics at the Perimeter Institute, talks to us about the mysteries of string theory.

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Science Weekly: 12.03.2007

Antarctic explorer Henry Cookson tells us about his amazing expedition to the Pole of Inaccessibility. Plus, we attempt to untie the mysteries of string theory with Prof. Lee Smolin. And we discuss the Ig Nobel Awards with Marc Abrahams.

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Science Weekly: 19.02.2007

Just where is Beagle 2? Prof. Colin Pillinger tells us the latest about the hunt for the missing Mars lander. Plus, Don Hoyt Gorman, senior editor at Seed Magazine, comes to the pod to talk science and culture. And we find out why a siesta could save your life.

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Science Weekly: 22.01.2007

We examine the conservation project focusing on the world's most genetically-unique animals, and go behind the scenes at the exhibition of the London whale. Plus, just what's got Stephen Hawking sounding so down -- are we all doomed...?

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Science Weekly: 12.02.2007

Flirting expert Jean Smith's in the pod as we discuss sex, death, and everything in between.

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Science Weekly: 26.02.2007

Cosmologist and author Marcus Chown joins us in the pod to discuss life, the universe, and everything in between. Plus, giant squids, bionic eyes, and more tea news

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Science Weekly: 05.02.2007

Dr Aubrey de Grey comes to the pod to discuss the science of eternal life. Plus, whatever Jim Morrison can do, we can do better: we come up with musical and poetic solutions to climate change.

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Science Weekly: 29.01.2007

Prof. Richard Fortey joins us in the pod ahead of his Michael Faraday Prize lecture. Plus, we reveal the worst sounds in the world, and ask a futurologist what music we'll be dancing to in 2025.

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Science Weekly: 15.01.2007

We discuss the latest twists in the stem cell debate: how do you feel about crossing human and animal cells in the name of science? Plus, the lowdown on the iPhone, and why a cheeky cuppa isn't just what the doctor ordered.

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Science Extra: 08.01.2007

Our resident troubadour Jonny Berliner performs the Lobster Song, his take on this week's discussion on homosexual animals.

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ScienceWeekly08012007

The team are back for 2007, talking Brits in space, the end of religion, and homosexuality in the animal kingdom

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Science Weekly 08.01.2006

The team are back for 2007, talking Brits in space, the end of religion, and homosexuality in the animal kingdom

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Science Weekly: 08.01.2007

The team are back for 2007, talking Brits in space, the end of religion, and homosexuality in the animal kingdom

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Science Weekly: 04.12.2006

James Randerson and the crew hear from James Lovelock about how the climate is taking its revenge on humans. Plus discover how the media was duped by a plastic elephant, and a countdown of the top 100 environmentalists of all time.

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Science Weekly: 18.12.2006

It's out final show of the year -- Bobbie Johnson and the team look back on the key developments of the past 12 months, and gaze ahead to what's in store for 2007, and troubadour Jonny Berliner's on hand with a song or two as well.

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Science Extra: 11.12.2006

Dr Richard Buggs from Truth in Science, and Andrew Copson from the British Humanist Association, argue the case for and against Creationism.

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Science Weekly: 11.12.2006

Creationism - a leap forward in evolutionary theory or a load of old bunkem? The Guardian Science team has the definitive word on the debate.

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Science Extra: 04.12.2006

More from controversial Gaia theorist James Lovelock's speech on'global heating'

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Science Weekly: 27.11.2006

James Randerson and the crew go all CSI and speak with UCL's Dr Jane Johnson about crime prediction and prevention. Plus, the longest golf drive in history...

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Science Weekly: 20.11.2006

James Randerson and the team are joined by Prof Richard Lane to discuss the repatriation of Aboriginal skeletons to Australia; look ahead to life in 2056; and get treated to a live performance by the UK's Air Guitar Champion.

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Science Weekly: 13.11.06

The Guardian's shock-jocks of science are back with tales of silent aeroplanes, protecting the rainforest and chemicals that are damaging your children's brain (maybe).

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Science Weekly: 06.11.06

The Guardian's science team discuss this week's news in science and tech. Host Alok Jha asks whether the police should hold everyone's DNA on a contral database and why Tony Blair is a born again scientist.

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Science Weekly: 23.10.06

Radiohead star Thom Yorke explains why rock bands face a climate change dilemma, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak looks back on 30 years of computer history. Plus Ben Goldacre joins in a discussion of the science news.

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Science Weekly Extra: 23.10.06

Bobbie Johnson speaks to Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

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Science Weekly: 16.10.06

What's the best science book ever written? Science writer Tim Radford and Imperial College biologist Armand Leroi fight it out with their favourites in our studio. The director of a new science-based think tank, Mia Nybrant, tells us how we can us

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Science Weekly for August 21

The Guardian's science team is joined by Vivienne Parry to dissect the week's events including scientific literacy and the truth about ecstacy. Plus Alok Jha reports from Chile.

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Science extra with Steve Jones

Prominent biologist Steve Jones tells Alok Jha why he is leading the fight against intelligent design.

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Science weekly for October 9

Why does Professor Steve Jones think that intelligent design is stupid? Hear the answer, plus interviews with climate scientist Kevin Anderson and Ig Nobel prize organiser Marc Abrahams.

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Science Weekly for October 2

The Pulitzer Prize winning physicist and futurologist, James Martin, phones in to tell host Alok Jha how the world is racing at breakneck speed into an era of extremes - of poverty and wealth, of religious confrontation, of globalisation and technological advance. And that's all on top of global dangers such as climate change. He reveals how we can prevent disaster and explains why teenagers are the world's greatest hope.

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Science Weekly for September 25

Hear from skeptical environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg, green campaigner Tony Juniper, physicist Brian Cox and guerrilla conservationist Lawrence Anthony

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Science Weekly for September 18

hat is it like to discover a lost Neanderthal cave? What gems are hidden inside the Royal Society? And will we really have robots looking after our homes? Find out all the answers with the Guardian's science team and presenter James Randerson.

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Scince Weekly for September 11

Topical science chat including mental awareness in vegetative patients, the ethics of egg donation and a report from the British Association's Festival of Science.

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Science weekly for 04.09.06

Hear British astronaut Piers Sellars talk about the space shuttle, and discover what's happening with the world's largest telescopes. And TV's Adam Rutherford tells us why he thinks he can smash the boring image of science.

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Science weekly for August 29

Ian Sample is joined in the studio by Imperial College scientists Phil Bland and Helen O'Brien for discussion of planets, stem cells and scary robots.

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Science Weekly for August 14

Should Pluto be demoted from planet status? Could terrorists really take liquid explosives on to planes? And who is set to scoop the biggest prize in mathematics?

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Science show: 07.08.06

Sand dune music, climate change and more bad science exposed in this week's programme. Ian Sample presents.

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Science Weekly 31.07.06

Discover the sinister side of heatwaves in Europe, hear from a doctor who found that the NHS is dealing with sweatshops, and find out about Al Gore's film on climate change.

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Science Podcast Extra - Ian Wilmut

James Randerson talks to Ian Wilmut, the man who helped create Dolly the Sheep

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Science Weekly for July 24

A genetics special looking at DNA on death row, the Neanderthal genome and Dolly the Sheep.

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Science weekly: 10.07.2006

Find out what $7200 worth of Bill Gates' time sounds like and why bashing a Bishop won't get you excommunicated from the Catholic church. Plus prize winning author David Bodanis talks in the pod about his new book Passionate Minds and tells us why new ideas are like a red-hot poker.

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Science Weekly for July 3

Should a line be drawn under the MMR controversy? Is the latest space shuttle mission Nasa's final test? And why are England so rubbish at penalties? All this and more in this week's podcast with the Guardian's science team.

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Science weekly for June 26

Ethicist John Harris joins the Guardian's science team for a discussion on fertility screening, plus we hear the latest stem cell research, discover the truth about gravity waves and hear about the world's oldest bling.

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Science weekly for June 19

Join the Guardian's science team for discussion of buying DNA online, whaling and where the human race could live outside of Earth.

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Science Weekly for June 12

The Guardian's science team is joined by space doctor Kevin Fong and environmental journalist and author Fred Pearce. Topics up for discussion include a mission to Everest, nature's revenge and flying into the Aurora Borealis.

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Science Podcast Extra

An added bonus: the full interview with SpaceShipOne test pilot Brian Binnie, as he describes what it's like to fly to the edge of space. This week's Guardian Science show is available seperately.

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Science Weekly for June 5

How England can win the World Cup, why scientists should be allowed to do medical research on great apes, and a report from the Hay book festival.

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Science Weekly for May 29

Should we force children to have vaccinations? What is the next nuclear dream? And an answer to the age-old question - what came first, the chicken or the egg?

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Science Weekly: 22.05.06

Join the Guardian's science team for a discussion of nuclear energy, Hobbits, the Aventis prize and polar bears.

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Science weekly for May 15, 2006

Join the Guardian's science team to hear about fertility screening, Britain in space and cloning pets.

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Science weekly: 08.05.2006

The Guardian's science team gather to discuss IVF for pensioners, the latest endangered species and the possible threats of nanotechnology.

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Science weekly for May 1, 2006

Join Alok Jha, Vivienne Parry and the Guardian's science team to discuss a smorgasbord of science stories

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Science Weekly for April 24

Alok Jha is joined in the studio by the Guardian's science team for discussion of the moon, evolution in the classroom and the sad story of Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his kind.

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Science weekly, April 17 2006

Alok Jha is joined in the studio by the Guardian's science team and guest, Aventis prize-nominated author Vivienne Parry. Topics up for discussion include psychadelic drugs, imaginary disorders and the best science books.

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Science weekly: 10.04.2006

Join Alok Jha and his guests as they discuss the week's science news, ranging fr om the latest trip into space, an update on the bird flu panic, to the fun rensic science.

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Science weekly: 03.04.2006

Alok Jah, James Randerson and Bobbie Johnson are joined by special guest Lisa Jardine to dissect the week's scientific shenagigans. In this programme: how Robert Hooke's legendary papers were saved for the nation and the hype behind the so-called wonder drug Herceptin.

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Science Show

Guardian Unlimited's weekly science podcast, for Monday March 27 2006.

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Science Weekly: The things science can't explain

What is the evolutionary purpose of sex? And where has 96% of our universe gone? Michael Brooks takes us through 13 things for which science has no answer

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Science Weekly: Life after death

David Eagleman discusses his new book in which he ponders the afterlife. We also look at last week's UK budget and ask whether it was green enough, and reveal why the centre of the galaxy tastes of raspberries

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