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Material World

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

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    26/11/2009

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    The scientific impact of 'Climategate'; deep Ocean survey; drilling earthquake zones.

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    1. 19/11/2009

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      Quentin Cooper reports on new climate change research ahead of the Copenhagen summit.

    2. 12/11/2009

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      Available since Thu, 12 Nov 2009.

      Quentin Cooper presents a special edition from Cardiff University.

    3. 05/11/2009

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      Available since Thu, 5 Nov 2009.

      DNA nano-machines; the demise of the Nazca; SMOS satellite.

    4. 29/10/2009

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      Quentin Cooper explores mundane science fiction, where imagination meets reality.

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Quentin Cooper on how science is uncovering the secrets of the world's toughest bacterium.

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