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Why send Humans into Space?

The scientific case for human space flight as USA and Europe look to the stars again

As the USA and Europe look to the stars again, the Royal Astronomical Society starts a year-long review of the scientific case for human space flight. What is the evolutionary purpose of "junk DNA" in both chickens and humans that date back to a distant common ancestor. Why scientists in Idaho are editing and reversing birdsong. Why "dying" in a swimming race is inevitable but can be postponed.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

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