The Sky at Night – Hiding in Starlight
Total solar eclipses are mesmerizing celestial events, and last month’s spectacle over North America provided an extraordinary opportunity.
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Our Changing Planet – Restoring Our Reefs
In the third installment of our seven-year series on endangered ecosystems, we delve deeply into the coral reefs—ecosystems facing some of the most critical threats due to climate change.
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The Sky at Night – Space Rock Return
This month, we delve deep into the heart of space exploration with an exclusive look at NASA’s groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission
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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 3
With sixteen minutes remaining until its anticipated touchdown, Mission Control abruptly lost all forms of communication with the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 2
NASA engineers meticulously examine film footage capturing the moment a piece of debris collided with the Space Shuttle Columbia merely 81 seconds after its launch.
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The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 1
As NASA readies the Space Shuttle Columbia for its landmark 28th flight, a palpable mix of anticipation and concern envelops both the astronauts and their loved ones.
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 12 – Lift
Hannah embarks on an adventurous journey, delving deep into the intricate world of elevator technology.
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Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice
Professor Alice Roberts takes us on an enlightening journey to uncover the natural history of one of the most iconic creatures from the ice age era – the woolly mammoth.
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Keeping It Up: The Story of Viagra
Twenty-five years ago, the pharmaceutical world witnessed an extraordinary event that would forever change the landscape of sexual health and medicine: the introduction of Viagra.
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 11 – Headphones
Headphones, those compact wonders of modern technology, have become an essential accessory for over 30 million individuals across the United Kingdom.
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 10 – Microwave
Hannah Fry takes us on an enthralling expedition into the hidden past of microwave technology, tracing its roots to the clandestine radar systems developed during World War II.
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 9 – Smartphone
In today’s interconnected society, smartphones are more than just a communication device; they are an integral part of our daily lives.
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