BBC Inside Science

Professor David Spiegelhalter discusses crash risk trends worldwide. Microbiologists discover metal-eating bacteria damaging the Mary Rose ship. Prof Hasok Chang urges merging science back into history. Dr. Marek Kukula showcases the 28-inch telescope at Greenwich Observatory.

Chemist professor Andrea Sella discusses graphene and tailor-made materials like Van der Waals heterostructures. The podcast explores the MRI machine and Antarctic architecture, including the Thunderbirds-inspired Halley VI base.

An expert from Understanding Animal Research shares insights on the annual government statistics on scientific research on animals. Major Tim Peake discusses astronaut selection and training, while Sue Nelson reveals the wonders of the Transmission Electron Microscope in a new series segment.

Scientists investigate viruses in order to save lives. But could that same knowledge also help other people create dangerous viruses to use as weapons of terror?This Thursday evening, a public debate is being held by the Society of Biology around these issues of "Dual Use" research. In an age of synthetic biology, mail order genes, and open access publication, what are the pros and cons of sharing virology research?Also this week, a new centre for research into synthetic diamonds was opened by UK Science Minister David Willetts. Inside Science reporter Marnie Chesterton took a tour of the new facility to find out how diamonds might be a quantum computer's best friend.Plus, the first formal trial of a stem cell based organ transplant is happening in the UK. Martin Birchall from University College London is working on replacing the larynx. But if a patient receives a new voicebox from a donor, whose voice will they have?

Government aims to eliminate bovine TB in England; Coral sunscreen potential explored; Space junk poses threat in orbit