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Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines

Science programme reporting on developments across the disciplines. Each week, scientists describe their work, conveying the excitement they feel for their research projects

Material World: 17/11/2011

17/11/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Material World, 17/11/2011

Regulating geo-engineering, getting to Mars and a new island in the Atlantic.

Quentin investigates risk and regulation of geo-engineering; the risks of getting to Mars; and a new volcanic island that may be rising from the Atlantic.

Quentin Cooper investigates risk, regulation and public understanding of geo-engineering; launch preparations for NASA's Mars Science Laboratory and the demise of Russia's Phobos Grunt mission; and a new volcanic island that may be rising from the Atlantic in the Canaries.

Producer: Martin Redfern.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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