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China Space Programme
When China shocked the world by launching a man-made satellite
The life of whales
A look at the enigma of the deep-water whales, some of which have never been seen
Who are We?
Genetic research helping us to understand who we are and where we come from
End of the Universe Show
Using exploding stars to measure the size and the future revolution of the universe
DNA - the discovery of the 21st century?
Is the discovery of DNA the greatest scientific breakthrough of the 20th Century?
Drug trials
Clinical trials to determine whether or not a drug is safe, and whether it will work or not
Measuring happiness
The programme explores human happiness, what it means and why it matters
Alcoholism
Alcoholics discuss their experiences and how they beat their addiction
Gender roles
The emergence of gender roles early in life
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo has an international reputation for conservation science
Life in Antarctica
Various speakers give descriptions of their experiences in Antarctica
Darwin Debate
A debate on Darwin and evolution
The mystery of snakes
Snakes and why they continue to fascinate scientists
Australian mining goes offshore
Australian mining looks to the deep sea.
Cosmic Questions - Part One
A look at the conditions that existed before the dawn of time and space
Cosmic Questions - Part Two
The second in a series looking at the dawn of time and space
The Search for ET
Various speakers give views on whether we are alone in the universe
Ethnic cleansing
Genetic weapons - biology and ethnic cleansing
How safe is GM food?
Controversial advances in genetically modified crops
World Oceans Day
The programme celebrates World Oceans Day with a look at the life under the waves
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
A visit to International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
Friendly fire
An examination of the various incidences of friendly fire in warfare
Superheavy elements
The hunt for stable superheavy elements
Eugene Cernan - the last man on the moon
An interview with Eugene Cernan, the last man on the moon
The moon landings
The 30th anniversary of the moon landings
Gamma Rays
What are gamma rays, what causes them and what do they tell us?
Discovering cortisone
The discovery of cortisone by Philip Showalter Hench
Embryogenesis
Embryogenesis is the process by which the embryo is formed
The science of the Sun
An examination of sun science, and various total solar eclipses
The origins of agriculture
A report on how agriculture came about
Maths and the small world syndrome
The maths behind how people are linked to one another.