Video Biology and the human body History of science The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams Who were the unsung heroes behind the discovery of DNA? From its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868, to the aftermath of The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams Read more
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In-person Talks and shows The hidden history of measurement Fri 02 Jun 2023 Discover the revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you see the world around you differently. The hidden history of measurement Book now
Video Chemistry History of science Computer modelling for molecular science – with Sir Richard Catlow High-performance, realistic computer simulations are crucially important for science and engineering, even allowing scientists Computer modelling for molecular science – with Sir Richard Catlow Read more
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Podcast History of science Podcast: The aliens are coming! - with Ben Miller and Jim Al-Khalili Writer Ben Miller leads Jim Al-Khalili through our search for alien life in the Universe in the first of our new podcast series Podcast: The aliens are coming! - with Ben Miller and Jim Al-Khalili Read more
