In a Science Weekly exclusive, Dr Ian Pearson, minister for science and innovation, discusses the future of GM crops in Britain. He has given the strongest backing yet that the technology could make a comeback. Dr Pearson also admits the approach taken to trials in 2005 'could have been handled better'.
Planetary scientist Matt Genge joins us in the studio for this week's podcast. We discuss micro-meteorites, space dust, and whether Bruce Willis approached asteroid destruction in the correct manner in Armageddon.
Science correspondent James Randerson is also on hand as we look at Michael Reiss' creationism row; and new research into bispheol A, a chemical widely used in packaging.
Singer songwriter KT Tunstall tells us about her trip to the Arctic with Cape Farewell and why climate change is a new religion. She's furious with claims the expedition is just a publicity stunt.
Plus, Alok Jha gets to test drive the latest eco-car. This one is small, lightweight and does 100 miles to the gallon. Oh yes, it also runs on petrol.
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