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Cold Chain
Geoff Watts investigates the cold chain - the procedure for keeping vaccines at the right temperature as they travel.
Artificial Life
Roland Pease explores Craig Venter's research into artificial life and others who are working towards creating life in a lab.
Episode 2—Images That Changed The World
2/2 Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.
X-ray and The Double Helix—Images That Changed The World
1/2 Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.
Would I lie to you?: Part two—Would I Lie To You?
First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?
Would I lie to you?: Part one—Would I Lie To You?
First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?
04/05/2010 GMT—Moments Of Genius
1/2 Do scientists really have moments of genius or is it just a useful fiction? Geoff Watts asks what makes a science genius.
Meddling With Designer Babies
"Designer babies" are implausible, but will governments still use genetic science to alter populations?
Volcanic Ash
Explorations in the world of science.
Episode 2 - Skin Deep—A Distinguished Race
2/2 In an age of racial tolerance, many people are fascinated by genealogy. Steve Jones discovers if race is relevant at all.