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From outer space to the inner workings of the atom, the programme that highlights the latest in scientific endeavour. Bird strikes can cause aeroplanes to crash. But it is a rare event considering the number of birds and the number of aircraft that take off. Scientists have shown that most birds can calculate the time they should move out of the way to the last second. Geoff Watts investigates.
Producer Jim Clarke. E-MAIL: scirad@bbc.co.uk

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Geoff Watts
Producer:
Jim Clarke.
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