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    Seriously Fun

    Dr. Stuart Brown explores the psychological and social importance of play, revealing how it shapes our brains and our emotions.

    Waging War On Viruses

    In the battle to stop viral attack on people, plants and livestock why isn't humankind winning?

    Gulf Of Mexico Oil Disaster

    Jon Stewart talks to researchers trying to mitigate the effects of the oil spill from the explosion of a Gulf of Mexico oil rig.

    Cold Chain

    Geoff Watts investigates the cold chain - the procedure for keeping vaccines at the right temperature as they travel.

    Artificial Life

    Roland Pease explores Craig Venter's research into artificial life and others who are working towards creating life in a lab.

    Episode 2Images That Changed The World

    2/2 Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.

    X-ray and The Double HelixImages That Changed The World

    1/2 Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.

    Would I lie to you?: Part twoWould I Lie To You?

    First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

    Would I lie to you?: Part oneWould I Lie To You?

    First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

    04/05/2010 GMTMoments Of Genius

    1/2 Do scientists really have moments of genius or is it just a useful fiction? Geoff Watts asks what makes a science genius.

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