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Science In Action Episodes

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    Secrets of Gamma-Ray Bursts in Space

    Astronomers locate the origin of mysterious gamma-ray bursts but what exactly is it?

  2. Search for Cheap Source of Anti-malarial Drug

    The search for a cheap source of anti-malarial drug artimisinin for developing countries

  3. Search for an HIV vaccine gets a Boost

    New HIV vaccine research programme announced for Africa

  4. Seach for Planets cancelled

    Scientists protest at ESA's cancellation of the Eddington mission to look for new planets

  5. Sea Surface Temperature linked to Hurricanes

    Rises in sea surface temperature increase the force and frequency of Atlantic hurricanes

  6. Scientists want US Helium Reserves protected

    Campaign to protect the USA government stockpile of liquid helium stored in Texas

  7. Scientists create deadly Mouse Virus by mistake

    Australian geneticists create a deadly mousepox by mistake and raise international concern

  8. Scientists and Self-censorship

    Are some scientific findings too sensitive to publish at a time of terrorist threat?

  9. Science Week in Britain looks to the Future

    Celebrating Science Week in Britain and predictions for future scienctific discoveries

  10. Science versus National Security in the USA

    Will US security legislation damage science research?

  11. Science in Action Review of the Year 1997

    Cloning, Mars Pathfinder probe, Comet Hale-Bopp 鈥撀燼nd a look back over the year 1997

  12. Science in Action Listeners' Questions

    Special edition where a panel of experts answer scientific questions sent in by listeners

  14. Science Festival comes to Glasgow

    Report from the annual science festival at Glasgow University

  15. Science and Technology in Paris

    Special edition focusing on the latest in science and technology in Paris

  16. Science and Technology In China

    A special edition from China looking at the country's place in global science

  17. School Day 24 Special

    Students and young people in Britain and Malaysia talking about their attitudes to science

  18. Saving Lives and Livelihoods in natural Disasters

    How successful are attempts at "natural disaster reduction"?

  19. Saving Limbs with Gene Therapy

    Gene therapy encourages growth of blood vessels in diseased limbs

  20. Safer Gene Therapy Techniques

    Safer techniques are being developed for delivering human gene therapies

  21. Royal Society Summer Exhibition

    Scientists present their latest findings to the public at the Royal Society in London

  22. Rosetta's Rendezvous with a Comet

    Rosetta space mission will rendezvous with a comet and will carry two landing craft

  23. Rosetta space craft will tail a Comet

    Scientists are sending Rosetta to tail a comet through space for two years

  24. Rogue Prion Proteins cause CJD

    New evidence of how an abnormal prion protein accumulates in the brain and causes CJD

  25. Rising tide of Type 2 Diabetes

    Type 2 diabetes is a global "disease of affluence"

  26. Rising Death Toll from Aids

    Rising death toll from Aids highlighted in UN report

  27. Research into Genetics of our racial Origins

    What are the reasons behind research into the genetics of our racial origins?

  28. Report on Cancer Clusters near UK Nuclear Plant

    Report on cancer clusters near Selafield nuclear plant leaves some questions unanswered

  29. Reactivating Memories with Smells

    Reactivating long-term memories using smells

  30. Radiation Damage extends down the Generations

    Genetic damage caused by radiation in mice shows up two generations later

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