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Discovery Episodes

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    Science And Libel

    Ben Goldacre explores the battle to protect science writers from the threat of libel action.

  3. The Heart Has Its Reasons

    Does the head really rule the heart as modern science would tell us? Tim Healey asks if the heart plays a role in our emotions.

  5. Richard Feynman, Physicist

    Brian Cox presents a tribute to Richard Feynman, widely regarded as the most influential physicist since Einstein.

  6. The Alien Equation

    Kevin Fong examines the equation that seeks to answer one of the most profound questions in science: Are we alone in the cosmos?

  7. Graphene

    Roland Pease reports on graphene, an atomically thin form of carbon that looks set to transform technology.

  8. Muscles

    Vivienne Parry hears how new research into muscle wastage is turning the accepted view of "use it or lose it" on its head.

  9. Scientists Go To Hollywood

    Explorations in the world of science.

  10. The Science Of Thrill

    Karen Bartlett asks what is thrill? And can it be replicated psychologically, genetically or technically for entertainment?.

  12. Dangers In The Dust

    Explorations in the world of science.

  13. Seriously Fun

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

  14. Waging War On Viruses

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

  15. 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.

  16. Cold Chain

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

  17. Artificial Life

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

  21. Meddling With Designer Babies

    "Designer babies" are implausible, but will governments still use genetic science to alter populations?

  22. Volcanic Ash

    Explorations in the world of science.

  25. The Future Of The Internet

    Explorations in the world of science.

  26. Extreme Persuasion

    Explorations in the world of science.

  29. Dark Matter

    Most of our universe is missing. Scientists have called the stuff they can't find dark matter. Sue Nelson investigates.

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