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Mysteries of the Universe

Andrew Marr explores space, time and the ocean with Carlo Rovelli, Carole Mundell, Helen Scales and Laura Walker.

The Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli delves into the meaning of time. He tells Andrew Marr how we live in a timeless world but have evolved to perceive time's flow.

The astrophysicist Carole Mundell is interested in the extragalactic. Her studies of the universe beyond our Milky Way help expand knowledge of cosmic black holes and explain powerful explosions in space.

Space travel is the new frontier, but exactly 250 years ago the Endeavour set sail from Plymouth seeking to test the limits of scientific understanding. An exhibition at the British Library, curated by Laura Walker, tells the story of Captain Cook's world-changing voyages and their studies into the skies, seas and lands beyond our shores.

And the marine biologist Helen Scales is more interested in exploring the world beneath the oceans. Her latest book marvels at the wonders of fish, from centuries-old giants to tiny restless travellers moving in shoals across our globe.

Producer: Katy Hickman.

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Mon 30 Apr 2018 21:30
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Carlo Rovelli

Carlo Rovelli is an author and theoretical physicist who has made significant contributions to the physics of space and time. He is currently directing the quantum gravity research group of the Centre de Physique ThΓ©orique in France.Β 

The Order of Time (Translated by Simon Carnell and Erica Segre) is published by Allen Lane.

Carole Mundell

Carole Mundell is a world-leading research scientist, and is Professor of Extragalactic Astronomy and Head of Physics at the University of Bath.

Helen Scales

Helen Scales is a marine biologist, diver, surfer, broadcaster and writer.Β Β 

Eye of the Shoal: A Fishwatcher’s Guide to Life, the Ocean and Everything is published by Bloomsbury.

Laura Walker

Laura Walker is a curator at the British Library in London.Β 

James Cook: The Voyages, co-curated by Laura Walker, runs at the British Library until August.

Credits

Presenter Andrew Marr
Interviewed Guest Carlo Rovelli
Interviewed Guest Carole Mundell
Interviewed Guest Helen Scales
Interviewed Guest Laura Walker
Producer Katy Hickman

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  • Mon 30 Apr 2018 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 30 Apr 2018 21:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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