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Biology and the human body

Investigative genetic genealogy – with Turi King

How can genetic testing and DNA typing help solve crimes? And what are the issues with using these techniques?

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Maths

The joy of abstract mathematical thinking - with Eugenia Cheng

Category theory is an abstract branch of mathematics – but did you know it can be both fun, and extremely useful for everyday

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Biology and the human body Technology and engineering

Why light pollution threatens life – with Johan Eklöf

What is light pollution, and why is it important for us to tackle it? Find out why natural darkness is essential for the

Why light pollution threatens life – with Johan Eklöf Read more
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Physics

When galaxies were born – with Richard Ellis

Join Richard Ellis as he discusses his spectacular discoveries in modern cosmology over the last 40 years.

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Biology and the human body

Metabolites: the key to treating Alzheimer's? - with Priyanka Joshi

Metabolites are small molecules that grow within cells and tissues, influencing protein structure and function to maintain life

Metabolites: the key to treating Alzheimer's? - with Priyanka Joshi Read more
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Technology and engineering

Inventions that changed the world – with Roma Agrawal

The nail, the magnet, and the pump - why are these three of the most important inventions of all time?

Inventions that changed the world – with Roma Agrawal Read more
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Art, culture and society

Realising your goals through philosophy – with Valerie Tiberius

Can philosophy actually improve your life? Find out how to reach your goals using guidance from different philosphical theories.

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Physics

At the limits of astrophysics – with Katy Clough

Why does modern astronomy often sound like science fiction? And how do objects like supermassive black holes, wormholes and warp

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Physics

On the origin of time – with Thomas Hertog

Discover Stephen Hawking's final theories on the origin of time and the universe, which he and Thomas Hertog worked on together

On the origin of time – with Thomas Hertog Read more
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Biology and the human body

How to speak whale – with Tom Mustill and Michael Bronstein

Is it possible to talk to whales and dolphins? And what might you get out of the conversation?

How to speak whale – with Tom Mustill and Michael Bronstein Read more

Pagination

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