The Life Scientific Episodes Available now
Dr Nick Lane on the origin of life on earth
Dr Nick Lane of UCL talks about studying the origin of life on earth with Jim Al-Khalili.
Naomi Climer on engineering
Naomi Climer tells Jim Al-Khalili why engineers should be as famous as rock stars.
Peter Piot on tackling ebola and HIV
Peter Piot talks to Jim Al-Khalili about Zika, Ebola and HIV.
Paul Younger on energy for the future
Professor Paul Younger talks to Jim Al-Khalili about keeping the lights on in the future.
Kathy Willis on botany
Kathy Willis, Kew Gardens' director of science, discusses biodiversity with Jim Al-Khalili
Patrick Vallance on pharmaceuticals
Jim Al-Khalili meets Patrick Vallance heading drug development at a pharmaceutical company
Robert Plomin on the genetics of intelligence
Professor Robert Plomin talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the genetics of intelligence.
Danielle George on electronics
Engineer Danielle George tells Jim about her passion for getting children into electronics
Dame Carol Black on public health
Expert health advisor and professor of medicine Carol Black talks to Jim Al-Khalili.
Geoff Palmer on brewing
Jim talks to internationally renowned professor of brewing and distilling Geoff Palmer.