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Radio Wales,06 Jan 2026,29 mins

Future Gazing

Science Cafe

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Adam Walton predicts the future, asking where science will lead us beyond 2026. Joining Adam is Dr Chris North from Cardiff University who explores developments in space. Dr Winnie Courtene-Jones from Bangor University talks about plastic pollution, describing the role of the UN Plastics Treaty. Professor Berry Billingsley from Swansea University predicts how AI will continue to influence education. Plus, Laurie Smith from the innovations charity NESTA, signals the shape of things to come. Produced by Stuart Russell.

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