Scientists and thinkers talk about the impact of science on society
World Service,·154 episodes
The geological importance of Skaergaard in Greenland and an explanation of its structures
27 Oct 2000,·22 mins
How has overfishing happened?
30 Oct 2000,·11 mins
Highly successful creatures that account for 75% of all known species of animals on Earth
13 Nov 2000,·11 mins
How and why circumcision affects rates of HIV infection among men in Africa
20 Nov 2000,·23 mins
The benefits of studying DNA from mammoths, plague victims and chimpanzee faeces
27 Nov 2000,·11 mins
Discussion on Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and BSE. Is it a worldwide problem?
04 Dec 2000,·24 mins
Jean-Marie Grégoire talks about how clearing land with fire contributes to global warming
11 Dec 2000,·11 mins
Are weapons containing depleted uranium safe for soldiers working with them?
18 Dec 2000,·23 mins
Did we need to spend so much time and money on dealing with the Y2K millennium bug?
26 Dec 2000,·23 mins
Discussion on the factors influencing the trust people have in science and scientists
08 Jan 2001,·23 mins
How does foot and mouth disease affect wildlife and domestic animals around the world?
09 Jan 2001,·23 mins
Could humans have developed from homo erectus simultaneously in Africa, Asia and Europe?
15 Jan 2001,·23 mins
The medical evidence for the link between DVT and long haul flight
22 Jan 2001,·24 mins
Discussion on the ethnics of keeping the organs of the deceased for medical research
05 Feb 2001,·24 mins
First broadcast in 2001. Humans have 26,000 to 30,000 genes - only 300 more than a mouse
12 Feb 2001,·23 mins
The interaction between mantle and crust that drives earthquakes around the world
26 Feb 2001,·24 mins
Diary of a scientist from the British Antarctic Survey embarking on a study of glaciers
16 Apr 2001,·24 mins
By 2025 we'll need 3 billion tonnes of food to feed everyone - can we produce it?
24 Apr 2001,·23 mins
Why are we here?
30 Apr 2001,·24 mins
Are we humans alone in the universe, or are there other lifeforms out there?
05 May 2001,·24 mins
Thaumatin is an artificial sweetener that comes from an African fruit called Katemfe
14 May 2001,·24 mins
Can religious or spiritual faith assist recovery from addiction?
21 May 2001,·24 mins
Controversial funding for the creation of university departments for study of astrology
28 May 2001,·24 mins
Discussion on research and development for drugs that treat diseases that affect the poor
11 Jun 2001,·23 mins
Why is Internet deceit so easy?
19 Jun 2001,·24 mins
Report on the studying of bats in João National Park in the Amazon Basin
25 Jun 2001,·23 mins
What makes a good science book and why do we buy them?
13 Jul 2001,·23 mins
Discussion with food and trade policy analyst Devinder Sharma and Koy Thomson of Actionaid
16 Jul 2001,·23 mins
Does the TV show Big Brother offer insight into the behaviour of people who are confined?
23 Jul 2001,·23 mins
Why the diet of the Chinese is changing, with people consuming more fat and meat
30 Jul 2001,·24 mins
