Star Clock BC: Antikythera Mechanism
Over a century ago, sponge divers recovered an extremely complex mechanical device from a shipwreck. Hidden among a rich cache of bronze and marble...
Origins of Us
Origins of Us: Uncovering the Anatomical Changes that Define Human Evolution In this groundbreaking series, Dr. Alice Roberts delves into the intriguing history of...
Extreme Archaeology
Dr Mark Davies and his team (including an early appearance by Dr Alice Roberts) explore the dangerous old mine workings in Parys Mountain, Anglesey...
The Shape of Life Episode 1
Are you a fan of nature documentaries that go beyond the surface level and delve into the intricacies of the animal kingdom? If so,...
How the Universe Works: Extreme Orbits – Clockwork And Creation
How the Universe works Season 2 Episode 5, "Extreme Orbits - Clockwork And Creation". Possibly the most important force in physics and astronomy, gravity...
The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion
Medical journalist Michael Mosley introduces the fundamental questions and the great forces of history that have shaped the story of science. What is...
Growing Up in the Universe
Growing Up in the Universe was a series of lectures given by Richard Dawkins as part of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, in which...
Cloning the Woolly Mammoth
Scientific research and practices are advancing at a rapid pace. Many of the breakthroughs have exceeded the expectations of our most vivid imaginations, and...
Stress: Portrait of a Killer
Thousands of years ago, we mostly lived until we either starved, were accidentally poisoned or we were eaten by another animal. Now, we have...
Through the Wormhole: The Riddle of Black Holes
Reviewing theories about how black holes form; Taking a look at the bizarre and dangerous behavior of the black hole.