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In Einstein's shadow - special relativity

A series of programmes on the work of Albert Einstein

A series of programmes on the work of Albert Einstein. In the first of three programmes Brian Cox looks back at Einstein's "miraculous year" when he proved once and for all the existence of atoms, formed the basis of quantum theory and, with special relativity, completely transformed our perception of space and time.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project

Space

The eclipses, spacecraft and astronauts changing our view of the Universe

The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry

The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry

A pair of scientific sleuths answer your perplexing questions. Ask them anything!

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