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  1. Tools of the Trade

    A look at the most important scientific tools in history

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  2. Gene Story

    Human heredity and what's been learnt about our genes and what will be the impact?

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  3. The Million Year March of Humanity

    Tracing back the history of human evolution, civilisation and migration across the globe

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  4. Putting Space to Work

    Looking at some of the ways space is being used and how it might be used in the future

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  5. Science Adventurers

    The daredevils and science adventurers of the world

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  6. One Step Beyond

    The cutting edge of scientific innovation

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  7. Block On Block

    Series about the construction and impact of six different types of buildings

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  8. The Acid Test

    Series that takes objects from around the home and puts them to scientific use

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  9. We Fire Electrons, Not Bullets

    Can bloodshed, human or animal, be consigned to history?

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  10. Heads and Tails

    Series explaining the function of various body parts

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  11. The Good Keepers' Guide

    How people keep and look after animals

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  12. Fit for Life

    Series looking at how to get fit

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  13. Go Digital

    A weekly look at developments in the world of technology

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  14. Global Concerns

    Climate change updates and conservation news from around the world

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  15. Pushing for Production

    Documentary series examining the consequences of our appetite for animal protein

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  16. Laboratory of War

    The development of warfare, and the defence against increasingly sophisticated attacks

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  17. Campaigning for Health

    Health campaign methods and promoting health around the world

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  18. Working with Animals

    Series looking at agricultural animals around the world

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  19. Weatherworld

    Exploring the secrets of the weather and the factors that can influence changes

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  20. The Calendar

    Series tracing the roots and development of the modern calendar

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  21. International Check Up

    Doctors take questions from the World Service audience

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  22. Stages of the Mind

    Mental illness, examined at four different phases of life.

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  23. To Boldly Go

    A looking at science fiction predictions for the future. Which ones might come true?

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  24. Elementary

    A game to test your knowledge of the world's elements. Play along with the quiz

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  25. The History of Flight

    The many milestones and pioneers of aviation

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  26. Seven Ages of the Voice

    Exploring the voice - how it works and how it changes throughout our lifetime

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  27. Telling it Like it Is

    Frank accounts from people living with chronic illness or disease

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  28. Science Feedback

    Listeners' science questions are answered by experts

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  29. Anatomy of Addiction

    An examination of the issues around the misuse of illegal drugs

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  30. The Science of Happiness

    Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life.

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  31. Science Friction

    When science goes wrong

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  32. Health of Nations

    Exploring the healthcare challenges of nations across the world

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  33. Science at War

    What happens when technology and warfare work together

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  34. Real Web Lives

    How the internet affects the way we live

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  35. Digital Divide Debate

    Will access to digital technology become another thing only the rich can afford?

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  36. Controlling Science

    Will post 9/11 security effect America's ability to control scientific research

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  37. Ecology of an Illness

    Public health issues facing societies around the world

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  38. Drugs that Changed the World

    Drugs that have made an impact on individuals and communities

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  39. Three by Five

    The promise to give three million people in developing countries HIV medication by 2005.

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  40. The Big C

    A discussion of the world's most common cancers

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  41. Politics of Food

    The policy and the production of food around the world

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  42. HIV/AIDS The Facts

    Informative programme about HIV/Aids

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  43. Let's Talk About Tech

    Technology, gaming and web news.

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  44. Discovery of Pluto

    Clyde Tombaugh's discovery of Pluto in 1930 sparked discussions that continue today

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    Forecasting

    Meteorologists and forecasters explain the science behind their work

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    Vaccines

    First broadcast in 1996. Examining a powerful weapon against infectious disease

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    Material X

    Can you identify the substance in question from a series of clues?

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    Bugs that Rule the World

    Bad bacteria, how they spread and the diseases they can cause

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    Being Human

    How DNA analysis reveals that chimpanzees are even closer to humans than we thought

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    Chicken Production

    A guide to raising chickens for food

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