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Archive by Genre: Science - page 1

  1. Ageing

    Melvyn Bragg looks at the ethical, economic and biological implications of living longer.

  2. Ageing the Earth

    Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons.

  3. Alchemy

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Alchemy, the ancient science of transformations.

  4. Anaesthetics

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of anaesthetics.

  5. Anatomy

    The 2000 year old history of mankind's quest to understand the human body.

  6. Animal Experiments and Rights

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role of animals in humankind’s search for knowledge.

  7. Antarctica

    Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the Antarctic and its exploration.

  8. Antimatter

    Melvyn Bragg discusses Antimatter in particle physics and cosmology.

  9. Archimedes

    Melvyn Bragg discusses the Greek mathematician Archimedes and his famous cry of “eureka!”

  10. Artificial Intelligence

    Melvyn Bragg investigates artificial intelligence; can a computer imitate the human mind?

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