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Discovery explores today's most significant scientific discoveries and talks to the scientists behind them.

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    Hurricane Rash

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    Kevin Fong looks at the birth of plastic surgery and its links to the air battles of WWII.

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    1. The Science of Morality

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      Available since Mon, 14 May 2012.

      Carinne Piekema explores the science of moral behaviour and the ethical issues this raises

    2. 1000 Days: A Legacy of Life

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      Available since Mon, 14 May 2012.

      Could health depend on what happens in the womb? Mark Porter reports on this new idea.

    3. Scott's Legacy: Programme 3 - Mars

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      Available since Tue, 1 May 2012.

      Why do we need to send people to explore Mars – and who is likely to take them there?

    4. Scott's Legacy: Programme 2 - Moon

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      Available since Mon, 30 Apr 2012.

      Can the heroic age of Antarctic exploration show the way back to the Moon?

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