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The Red Planet seen from Earth

Scientists are taking advantage of how close Mars is now to Earth

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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大象传媒 World Service Archive

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

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