How a scientist used Britpop to reach Mars
Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
BBC News reports: Colin Pillinger died believing that Beagle 2 had not landed, and now his work is being celebrated around the UK.
This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Britpop, Mars and Colin Pillinger.
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