In Our Time Archive: Science
Summary: Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of ideas and the evolution of the sciences - from ancient astronomy to particle physics.
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Podcasts:
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and interpretation of dreams. Guests include VS Ramachandran, Mark Solms and Martin Conway.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Ernest Rutherford, the father of nuclear science. Guests include Jim Al-Kahlili, Simon Schaffer and Patricia Fara.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins and history of codes. Guests include Simon Singh, Lisa Jardine and Fred Piper.
Melvyn Bragg discusses Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, the 18th century French precursor to Darwin. With guests Steve Jones, Sandy Knapp and Simon Conway Morris.
Melvyn Bragg examines the age of the Earth and its division into four great Eons. With guests Hazel Rymer, Richard Corfield and Henry Gee.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the nature and existence of mathematical infinity. Guests include Ian Stewart, Robert Kaplan and Sarah Rees.
The work and legacy of the often overlooked 19th century scientist James Clerk Maxwell. With Simon Schaffer, Joanna Haigh and Peter Harman.
Melvyn Bragg examines the attempt to define humanity’s part in the natural world. With Roger Scruton, Angie Hobbs and Karen Edwards.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the formation and eruption of volcanoes. Guests include Steve Self, Hillary Downes and Bill Muguire.
Melvyn Bragg examines an 18th century group of pioneering scientists and engineers. With Jenny Uglow, Peter Jones and Simon Schaffer.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the function and significance of memory. With Martin Conway, Mike Kopelman and Kim Graham.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss blood, from medical progress to the link to the divine. Guests include Miri Rubin, Jonathan Sawday and Anne Hardy.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life cycle of stars. Guests include Paul Murdin, Janna Levin and Phil Charles.
Melvyn Bragg explores the fascinating and mystifying science of meteorology. With guests Richard Hamblyn, Liba Taub and Vladimir Jankovic .
Melvyn Bragg explores the question and theories of a grand design in the universe. With guests Simon Conway-Morris, Sandy Knapp and John Brooke.
