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 6, 1999 · 28 min
Mathematics
Melvyn Bragg examines the importance of mathematics in relation to other sciences.
Apr 29, 1999 · 28 min
Artificial Intelligence
Melvyn Bragg examines whether we are near to achieving the thinking, feeling computer.
Apr 15, 1999 · 28 min
Evolution
Melvyn Bragg examines the future of gene therapy and advances in evolutionary biology.
Mar 18, 1999 · 28 min
Animal Experiments and Rights
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the role of animals in humankind’s search for knowledge.
Feb 18, 1999 · 28 min
Space in Religion and Science
Melvyn Bragg looks at how cyberspace has introduced a new concept of space in our world.
Feb 11, 1999 · 27 min
Language and the Mind
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss whether the formation of language is innate or cultural.
Feb 4, 1999 · 28 min
Psychoanalysis and its Legacy
Melvyn Bragg examines the relevance of psychoanalysis at the end of the 20th century.
Jan 28, 1999 · 27 min
Ageing
Melvyn Bragg looks at the ethical, economic and biological implications of living longer.
Jan 14, 1999 · 27 min
Genetic Engineering
Melvyn Bragg examines the implications of the developments in genetic engineering.
Dec 24, 1998 · 28 min
Neuroscience in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg examines the little we know and what we don’t yet know about the brain.
Nov 19, 1998 · 27 min
The Brain and Consciousness
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss our knowledge of memory and the functioning of the brain.
Nov 5, 1998 · 28 min
Science in the 20th century
Melvyn Bragg examines how perceptions of science have changed in the 20th century.
Oct 29, 1998 · 28 min
Science's Revelations
Melvyn Bragg examines whether science has ruined our sense of poetic wonder at the world.