#18: Bending the curve on climate change, the era of commercial space travel, staying safe from coronavirus

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Britain’s First Astronaut on the New Race to the Moon | Helen Sharman

Episode 360 A new era of space travel is finally upon us. NASA’s Artemis II rocket successfully launched 4 astronauts around the moon and back. Reacting to the historic news is Britain’s first astronaut, Helen Sharman. The high tech space race sees countries, once again, scrambli ...  Show more

How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower: New Scientist's stargazing companion

The Lyrid meteor shower hits its peak on the evening of the 22nd April, but you can look for them any time between the 16th and 25th. Listen along with New Scientist's Abby Beall as she guides you through what a meteor shower is, when to see the Lyrids and how to look for them. L ...  Show more

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