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Science Focus Podcast

The BBC Science Focus team talk to the brightest names in science and technology about the latest news, ideas and breakthroughs shaping our world.

We cover everything in our science podcast; from the inner workings of the human brain to how we’ll conquer space, tackling climate change and better understanding the animals and plants around us – the Science Focus Podcast is the best place to make sense of the big issues of our time.

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