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Jan 2025
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Science in 2025: what to expect this yea...

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In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2025. We’ll hear about: the latest Moon missions, 30 years of the United Nations' COP climate summits, the return of Donald Trump, and more.


Nature: Science in 2025: the events to watch for in the coming year


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