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World Service,03 Nov 2005,22 mins

Seeing the oldest Stars in the Universe

Science In Action

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Traces of the oldest stars in the Universe have been detected by Nasa's infrared Spitzer telescope. Will doctors be able to diagnose diseases through changes in our retinas, including early signs of Alzheimer's? Why an extra "leap" second will be added at midnight on December 31 this year and what would happen if it wasn't. Plus, the mouse that sings like a bird.

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