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World Service,13 Oct 2005,22 mins

Can south Asia expect another Earthquake?

Science In Action

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Scientists assess last week's south Asia earthquake, centred on Pakistan, and the possibility of another one. Genetically modified mosquitoes with testicles that glow green under ultraviolet light might be a new weapon in malaria control. Cryosat climate satellite was lost after a failed launch. China successfully launched two astronauts on a five-day mission. Plus, could this "feely" vehicle be the car of the future?

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