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Can the UK become a

new space pioneer?

In 2022, UK spaceports will be

capable of hosting space launches

for the first time. It is part of an

ambitious plan to make the UK

a meaningful actor in space.

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challenge? This New Scientist

debate will explore how the UK’s

space efforts could unfold in the

coming years. Join us for this free

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This week’s episode begins with

a look at the UN’s Emissions Gap

Report 2021, which has found

that even if countries stick to their

emissions pledges, the planet

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2.7°C. Legendary sci-fi writer

Kim Stanley Robinson drops in

to talk about his climate heroes,

geoengineering and the future

of the planet. Plus: a signal from

space looked like it was sent

by aliens... but probably wasn’t.

And why sperm quality

is declining in US men.

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Get Clare Wilson’s wonderful,

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issue looks at how people

who choose a vegan diet

today often end up eating

lots of highly processed

food that’s not good for

their health.

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Aboard an ice breaker

The UK’s newest polar research

vessel, the RRS Sir David

Attenborough, has sailed into

London ahead of its first trip

to Antarctica. Our producers

went aboard to check it out.

The ship carries an impressive

array of equipment, including an

autonomous submarine named

Boaty McBoatface. Don’t forget

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“ Even those

who aren’t

fully vegetarian

or vegan are

eating more

plant-based

foods”

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Calendar 2022

Our calendar showcases a year

of fantastic science photography,

with the shortlisted entries from our

2021 photography awards. It has all

UK bank holidays along with key dates

in the scientific calendar – perfect

for helping you stay organised.

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