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Explorations in the world of science.
World Service,·1470 episodes
A report on the progress of one of the most ambitious interplanetary probes of our time
20 Dec 2004,·22 mins
Exploring the exploits of the explorer and naturalist, William Beebe
13 Dec 2004,·22 mins
Experts discuss and agree on how an influenza pandemic is imminent
07 Dec 2004,·22 mins
Inflammation is our body's defence against infection, but how can it be controlled?
Journalist Hassan Arouni presents a special World Aids day programme from Malawi
01 Dec 2004,·22 mins
How working against the body's natural body clock can cause problems
25 Nov 2004,·22 mins
Humans, animals, plants, even bacteria run their lives according to the passing of the day
20 Nov 2004,·22 mins
Our heart beats, therefore we are
02 Nov 2004,·24 mins
The origins of the moon - and how essential it has been to the evolution of life
02 Nov 2004,·22 mins
Investigation into the diversity of creatures' lifespans, including the Sequoia tree
19 Oct 2004,·22 mins
The way creatures age and a look at whether lifespans can be extended
Lake Bosumtwi is the largest natural lake in Ghana, it was created by a meteorite
13 Oct 2004,·22 mins
An avalanche is a large mass of snow, which plunges down a mountainside
04 Oct 2004,·22 mins
The third in a series on the world's extreme weather looks at the impact of floods
28 Sep 2004,·22 mins
Why lightning is an unpredictable power that can cause great havoc
21 Sep 2004,·22 mins
Looking at the impact of hurricanes, focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Charley
14 Sep 2004,·22 mins
A report on the science used in glass conservation
30 Aug 2004,·22 mins
Investigating the conservation of paper and parchment
27 Aug 2004,·22 mins
How science is helping the conservation and restoration of works of art
22 Aug 2004,·22 mins
Plans to resort the clipper ship the Cutty Sark, the fastest ship of her day
12 Aug 2004,·22 mins
Fourth in a series of programmes on the ancient Olympic games
10 Aug 2004,·23 mins
Third in a series of programmes about the first Olympics
03 Aug 2004,·22 mins
A series on space exploration and how the playing field has changed
12 Jul 2004,·22 mins
The preparations made by athletes and authorities taking part in the ancient olympics
07 Jul 2004,·22 mins
25 Jun 2004,·22 mins
21 Jun 2004,·22 mins
First in a two part series on attempts to understand the human brain
15 Jun 2004,·22 mins
08 Jun 2004,·22 mins
Second of a two-part series on Venus as astronomers prepare to view a rare planetary event
25 May 2004,·22 mins
