Stardust and Tales from the USA

We have a packed show today including special interview with Prof Tevor Ireland from the ANU who's in the news this week with results from the Hayabusa mission to collect dust from the Itakawa asteroid.  And what a story it is! The little spacecraft went on an extraordinary journey with lots of trials a tribulations along the way. Plus fresh from our visit to the USA we interview Prof Jean Brodie, UC Santa Cruz. We talk about dark matter, and the origin of galaxies. And we have tales from the USA, anecdotes and observations from the SW USA. Why does Vinnie suck his forearm? Also some bleak thoughts on how development is done in this part of the world. Brought to you by Michael and Rod