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Numbers That Made The World

Episode 1

Number theorist Cecil Balmond takes the listener on a journey that delves into the history of numbers and numbering systems.

• 26 mins

Numbers That Made The World

Episode 2

Number theorist Cecil Balmond takes the listener on a journey that delves into the history of numbers and numbering systems.

• 26 mins

Numbers That Made The World

Episode 3

Number theorist Cecil Balmond takes the listener on a journey that delves into the history of numbers and numbering systems.

• 26 mins

Chips With Everything

The world's supply of silicon chips relies on a mining town in North Carolina. Sue Nelson looks at the industry in Spruce Pine.

• 26 mins

Trading Up

Episode 1

'Trade not aid' is a new mantra for development but can people stay out of poverty when they trade up? Susie Emmett finds out.

• 26 mins

Trading Up

Episode 2

'Trade not aid' is a new mantra for development but can people stay out of poverty when they trade up? Susie Emmett finds out.

• 26 mins

Nuclear Fusion

Gareth Mitchell investigates whether scientists are any closer to solving our energy crisis with nuclear fusion.

• 26 mins

Synthetic Biology

Richard Hollingham reports on synthetic biology, a new science whose supporters hope will help redesign biological systems.

• 26 mins

East Germany - Carl Zeiss - A State Within A State

The story of German partition and reunification through one of the country's most prestigious companies, Carl Zeiss.

• 26 mins

Czech Republic - The Story of Semtex

The story of Semtex, a Czech plastic explosive that took centre stage in the military struggle between East and West.

• 26 mins

Romania - A Scientific View Of Agriculture

This programme tells the story of Romanian agriculture, through communist collectivisation to reform after the revolution.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 1

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 2

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 3

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

Extreme Persuasion

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

What's The Point Of Zoos?

Episode 1

Can zoos make a real contribution to conserving creatures in the wild rather than being menageries for public entertainment?

• 26 mins

What's The Point Of Zoos?

Episode 2

Can zoos make a real contribution to conserving creatures in the wild rather than being menageries for public entertainment?

• 26 mins

The Future Of The Internet

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 1

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 2

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 3

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Volcanic Ash

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

A Distinguished Race

Episode 1 - What鈥檚 In a Race?

In an age of racial tolerance, many people are fascinated by genealogy. Steve Jones discovers if race is relevant at all.

• 26 mins

A Distinguished Race

Episode 2 - Skin Deep

In an age of racial tolerance, many people are fascinated by genealogy. Steve Jones discovers if race is relevant at all.

• 26 mins

Meddling With Designer Babies

"Designer babies" are implausible, but will governments still use genetic science to alter populations?

• 26 mins

Would I Lie To You?

Would I lie to you?: Part one

First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

• 26 mins

Would I Lie To You?

Would I lie to you?: Part two

First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

• 26 mins