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Biology and the human body

The inside story of parasites – with Scott Gardner and Gabor Racz

Parasites are the most abundant form of life on Earth. Find out how biologists survey global parasite biodiversity with the aim

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History of science Maths

The story of mathematical proof – with John Stillwell

Discover the surprising history of proof, a mathematically vital concept.

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Physics

Unlocking the potential of superconductors - with Felix Flicker

Superconductors could revolutionise electricity production - if scientists can crack the code of getting them to work at room

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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

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Maths

Building the universe with mathematics - with Manil Suri

How could we create a universe if there was no matter, cosmos or empty space? Could maths be the secret ingredient?

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Biology and the human body

Do dogs have feelings? – with Jules Howard

Over the last ten years science has discovered some fascinating new findings about the minds of dogs. Find out more with Jules

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Biology and the human body

DNA family secrets - with Turi King

What's behind the rise in the use of DNA in genealogy and forensics? Find out with the BBC's favourite genealogist, Professor

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Biology and the human body Physics

A future with quantum biology - with Alexandra Olaya-Castro

Scientific and technological advances have enabled us to zoom into the biological world. We can get down to the biomolecular

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Biology and the human body CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Christmas Lectures 2022: Lecture 1/3 – Forensic science with Sue Black

Discover the secrets of forensic science as Professor Dame Sue Black tells the story of a 1,000 year old skeleton, in the first

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Art, culture and society CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Christmas Lectures 2022: Lecture 2/3 'Missing Body' – with Sue Black

Professor Sue Black investigates a mysterious crime scene, and reveals some of the forensic techniques that are used to track

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