Discovery Episodes Available now
On the Trail of the American Honeybee 1/2
How honeybees and their keepers travel vast distances pollinating America's crops
Deep Sea Vents
Are newly discovered deep ocean ecosystems threatened by deep sea mining?
After Sandy
How can science protect New York from future super storms?
The Crying Game
Why do we cry and why are emotional tears a uniquely human trait?
A Trip Around Mars - Part Two
Canyons, craters and mountains: The spectacular Martian terrain carved by swathes of water
A Trip Around Mars with Kevin Fong - Part One
The alien mountains, canyons and craters that inspire scientists and writers
Noel Sharkey
Jim Al-Khalili talks to roboticist and psychologist, Noel Sharkey.
Annette Karmiloff-Smith on toddlers and TV
Should babies under two watch TV? Jim talks to psychologist Annette Karmiloff-Smith.
Obituary: Margaret Thatcher
An obituary of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Premiership Science
Like football, science is an international endeavour complete with its own stars.