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Podcast: The World, the Universe and Us
Episode: #128 Extreme heatwaves; China’s space station launch; covid’s effects in pregnancy; a black hole symphony
Description: Following scolding 40 degree record temperatures, it’s clear the UK is not set up to deal with such heat. But as extreme weather events become more common, how can we prepare for a hotter future? The team finds out, and looks to the US and Europe where hot temperatures are also wreaking havoc.China’s space plans are rocketing forward, as the country prepares to launch the second part of its space station into orbit on 24 July. With the third and final module due to launch in October, the team finds out what China is planning to d...