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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Sep 15, 2011 · 42 min
The Hippocratic Oath
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Hippocratic Oath.
Jun 8, 2011 · 41 min
The Origins of Infectious Disease
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the origins of infectious disease.
Apr 14, 2011 · 42 min
The Neutrino
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the neutrino, the so-called 'ghost particle'.
Mar 3, 2011 · 42 min
The Age of the Universe
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the age of the Universe.
Feb 10, 2011 · 42 min
The Nervous System
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the nervous system.
Jan 13, 2011 · 42 min
Random and Pseudorandom
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss mathematical randomness and pseudorandomness.
Dec 9, 2010 · 42 min
Thomas Edison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the American technological pioneer Thomas Edison.
Nov 4, 2010 · 42 min
Women and Enlightenment Science
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the role played by women in Enlightenment science.
Oct 21, 2010 · 42 min
Logic
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of logic.
Sep 23, 2010 · 42 min
Imaginary Numbers
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss imaginary numbers.
Jul 8, 2010 · 42 min
Pliny's Natural History
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Pliny's Natural History, one of the first encyclopedias.
Jun 24, 2010 · 42 min
Antarctica
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of the Antarctic and its exploration.
Jun 17, 2010 · 42 min
The Neanderthals
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the evolution and characteristics of the Neanderthals.
May 20, 2010 · 42 min
The Cavendish Family in Science
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the scientific achievements of the Cavendish family.
May 6, 2010 · 42 min
The Cool Universe
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Cool Universe.
Mar 4, 2010 · 42 min
The Infant Brain
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what new research reveals about the infant brain.
Feb 11, 2010 · 41 min
Mathematics' Unintended Consequences
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the unintended consequences of mathematical discoveries.
Jan 7, 2010 · 41 min
The Royal Society and British Science: Episode 4
The more discreet role played by the Society in the 20th century.
Jan 6, 2010 · 42 min
The Royal Society and British Science: Episode 3
The 19th century blooms scientifically with numerous alternative, specialist societies.
Jan 5, 2010 · 41 min
The Royal Society and British Science: Episode 2
How Newton tested the lines between government-funded research and public access.