Discovery Episodes Available now
Toothbrush—The Origin of Stuff
Katy Brand investigates the toothbrush from its humble start, as a stick, to the present.
Helium—In Their Element
Science and art of helium
The Evidence: Covid 19: Sub-Saharan Africa and Testing
How sub-Saharan Africa is handling the pandemic and the different kinds of tests
Aluminium and strontium—In Their Element
Science and art of aluminium and strontium
Gold and silver—In Their Element
Science and art of gold and silver
The Evidence: Covid 19: ending lockdowns
When and how to end lockdowns?
Science of Dad
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father
Ignaz Semmelweiss: The hand washer
Lindsey Fitzharris tells the story of Ignaz Semmelweiss, the hand washer
The Evidence: Mental health and Covid 19
How is our mental health during the pandemic?
Desert locust swarms
A second wave of locusts threatens crops in East Africa. Scientists lead the fightback
