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World Service,28 Apr 2005,22 mins

A Crystal Future for nuclear Fusion?

Science In Action

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Crystal fusion may not produce power but it may produce neutrons for use in X-ray imagaing and even spacecraft propulsion. What can be done to secure food crops in Africa in the face of climate change? Nasa Swift satellite is launched to locate mysterious gamma-ray bursts. Why do some fruit flies need very little rest?

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