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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Alok Jha

Science Weekly: Mars, siestas, science and culture

What ever happened to Beagle 2? Colin Pillinger, the man behind the failed mission to Mars, tells us about the latest hunt for its remains. Do you think there's any chance of success - and do you back the idea of Beagle 3?

Meanwhile the ever-intrepid James Randerson delivers his verdict on Flock of Dodos, a new movie about the problems with intelligent design. If you've seen it, tell us what you think.

Plus, Don Gorman, senior editor at Seed Magazine comes into the the pod to tell us about why science is culture.

Plus host Alok Jha explains how a siesta could save your life; find out more about pigeons and dolphins - and hear the latest instalment of our tea-drinking saga.

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