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World Service,29 Aug 2003,22 mins

The Red Planet seen from Earth

Science In Action

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Mars is the closest to Earth it's been in 60,000 years and can be seen with the naked eye. Simulating the action of a Martian volcano in the laboratory with golden syrup. Building a laboratory just a few molecules across. Studying hunger using a MRI scanner to look at brain activity. Red wine might help you live longer.

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