Control a new poll takes a look at whether germans are satisfied with the governments response. Hello im terry martin good to have you with us lawmakers in the u. S. Congress have moved to block president all trumps order to withdraw all u. S. Troops from germany its a rare instance of the democratic and republican parties working together these days to pass legislation the final version of the annual defense bill which still needs to be voted on boyces support for the continued presence of u. S. Forces in germany and it would require an Impact Assessment before any troops are pulled out in july the pentagon announced it would withdraw all around a 3rd of the 36000 u. S. Troops based in germany. Well Stefan Siemens is standing by for us in washington stephanie how likely is it that u. S. Troops will not be droll withdrawing from germany no. I think the likelihood just increased actually it is very likely that there wont be any with you all at least not under the reigns of this administ
Conservative south korea. Choosing to become morticians. Welcome to do that you could join us. China launched a rocket today to the moon seeking to bring samples of new no rocks and dust back to the john 5 name for the ancient chinese moon goddess. Took off successfully from china. Its the 1st mission in 4 decades. And if successful, it would make china only the 3rd country to bring back samples from the morning after the u. S. And the former soviet union. And for more on this launch, im joined by mark mccall cohen, Senior Advisor for science, an exploration of the European Space agency. Mark, welcome rocks have been brought back from the moon before all. What is the scientific importance of this mission . Well, as you know, the Apollo Missions and also soviet Unmanned Missions brought back rocks in the sixtys and seventys. But the Chinese Mission is going is actually interesting. Its a much younger region of the moon than the Previous Missions have been to the top of a volcano, a very
Far . One has to say that the german public has been very patient in accepting many of the restrictions. And as we just saw in that report, people on the street also feel that the restrictions are correct, that there should be tightened even further. Possibly, the recent poll suggests that 2 thirds of german germans at least support these measures. In other words, we can expect that the measures will meet with approval. Whether that will actually lead to reduction in the infections is not clear yet at the moment. You know, we talk about flattening the curve. Whats happened at the moment as the curve has been flattened in germany, but at a very high level, the experts talk about a plateau in the curve and thats obviously too high. The hospitals are still under pressure. So it seems that such increased restrictions are necessary while taking into account where you have just referenced. It makes it difficult to understand why exceptions are being made for christmas. How does the governmen
This surge in pieces of code 19 im coughing, its good to have you with us. America is strongest when it works with its allies. Those were the words of joe biden, just a few moments ago as he formally introduced some of the top picks for his incoming administration. The u. S. President elect is said that his team will lead by the power of example. Is a team that will keep our country and our people safe and secure. And its a team that reflects the fact that america is back ready to lead the world. Not retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. And then went on to introduce his National Security team underlining their years and decades of experience. And he said, diplomacy and mole time, lateral lism are back. Former secretary of state john kerry, he will be taking on a new post as special envoy for the climate in for sizing. Bidens commitment to the environment in fighting glob
A weekly radio show is called spectrum. If you would like any information on the coronavirus or any other science topic, you should really check out our podcast. So you can get your podcast. You can also find us at the science of the stress of the coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on all of us. Theres the ever present fear that you or a loved one could catch the virus. On top of the strain of having to work from home with normal ways of relaxing and socializing on hold for now, scientists are starting to study the emotional impact the pandemic is having on people everywhere from the oldest to the youngest. There was 5 1 missing. Ringback children perhaps, can fully comprehend the unusual strain that this pandemic is placing upon them. Is not normal times for anyone and the impact is being felt strongly by those who would normally need the most help. The elderly are among the many thing you 3 friends have met up to play cards in lump to durham. Any they are between 70 and one over