About this episode

The episode discusses the availability of Wegovy weight loss pills in the UK, efforts to restore sensation in feet, the legacy of Dolly the sheep, and features an interview with astronomer Megan Argo about space rovers and the solar eclipse.

Coming up, Wegovy weight loss pills are now available in pharmacies and online in the UK. Will they help tackle obesity? Plus, how scientists are trying to restore sensation in the feet; the legacy of Dolly the sheep 30 years on; and space rovers and the solar eclipse with the astronomer Megan Argo. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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Host: The Naked Scientists

Guest: Megan Argo

Topics covered

• weight loss
• obesity
• Dolly the sheep
• sensation restoration
• space rovers
• solar eclipse

Keywords

• weight loss pills
• obesity
• Dolly the sheep
• sensation restoration
• space rovers
• solar eclipse

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Products: Wegovy

Places: UK

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