In Our Time: Science

BBC Radio 4

Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.

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293 episodes
Updated February 19

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May 27, 2004 · 28 min
The Planets
Melvyn Bragg examines our knowledge of the planets in both our and other solar systems.
May 13, 2004 · 42 min
Zero
Melvyn Bragg examines the number between 1 and -1, once denounced as the devil's work.
Apr 22, 2004 · 28 min
Hysteria
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how emotional experiences can become physical symptoms.
Mar 25, 2004 · 42 min
Theories of Everything
Melvyn Bragg explores the 30 year search to solve all the biggest questions in physics.
Mar 4, 2004 · 28 min
Dreams
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and interpretation of dreams.
Feb 19, 2004 · 28 min
Rutherford
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear science.
Jan 29, 2004 · 42 min
Cryptography
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins and history of codes.
Dec 24, 2003 · 57 min
Lamarck and Natural Selection
Melvyn Bragg discusses Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the 18th century French precursor to Darwin.
Nov 20, 2003 · 28 min
Ageing the Earth
Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons.
Oct 23, 2003 · 42 min
Infinity
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity.
Oct 2, 2003 · 42 min
Maxwell
The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell.
Jul 10, 2003 · 42 min
Nature
Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world.
Jul 3, 2003 · 42 min
Vulcanology
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes.
Jun 5, 2003 · 28 min
The Lunar Society
Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers.
May 29, 2003 · 27 min
Memory
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and significance of memory.
May 22, 2003 · 41 min
Blood
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine.
Mar 27, 2003 · 28 min
The Life of Stars
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars.
Mar 6, 2003 · 28 min
Meteorology
Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology.
Feb 13, 2003 · 28 min
Chance and Design
Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe.
Dec 19, 2002 · 41 min
The Calendar
Melvyn Bragg explores the ancient origins of our Gregorian calendar.