Animal research; Astronaut selection; Show us your instrument
Publication of the annual government statistics on scientific research on animals.
This week saw the publication of the annual government statistics on scientific research on animals. Overall, it again shows an increase, but does that tell the whole story? Wendy Jarrett of the organisation Understanding Animal Research shares her thoughts.
We hear from amateur and professional would-be astronauts about their training regime and selection process from Major Tim Peake, the UKβs next astronaut, to science broadcaster, Sue Nelson.
Plus, the first in our new series βShow Us Your Instrumentβ. Material scientist Mark Miodownik introduces the wonders of the Transmission Electron Microscope, with music composed by the New Radiophonic Workshop.
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Astronaut training: from spacewalks to IT support
Duration: 02:21
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Transmission Electron Microscope
Duration: 02:51
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- Thu 18 Jul 2013 16:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Thu 18 Jul 2013 21:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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