Discovery Episodes Available now
The power of peace
Lucy Cooke discovers whether it's better to fight or make peace in the animal kingdom
The power of petite
Lucy Cooke discovers why being small can give you a step up on the evolutionary ladder
The power of deceit
Lucy Cooke discovers why being a bit sneaky may be an excellent evolutionary strategy.
Patient Undone
Prof Deborah Bowman reveals how a cancer diagnosis transformed her view of medical ethics
The Great Science Publishing Scandal
Matthew Cobb asks who owns research. Scientists, publishers or the public?
Erica McAlister
Dr Erica McAlister talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the beautiful world of flies.
Richard Peto
Epidemiologist Richard Peto talks about his work on the links between tobacco and disease.
Lovelock at 100: Gaia on Gaia
James Lovelock on how he developed Gaia theory.
What next for the Moon?
The Moon rush is back. And everyone is a player. Roland Pease looks at the new space race
Irene Tracey on pain in the brain
Irene Tracey tells Jim Al-Khalili how imaging the brain reveals how and why we feel pain.