

Discovery
BBC World Service
Explorations in the world of science.
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Jan 12, 2011 • 26min
Episode 3
Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Jan 5, 2011 • 27min
Episode 2
Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Dec 29, 2010 • 27min
Episode 1
Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Dec 22, 2010 • 27min
21/12/2010 GMT
Exploring the impact of nanoparticles on the environment, innovative nanofiber tea bag water filters, regulation challenges, nanotechnology for solar energy, and cost-effective solar cell applications for isolated communities.

Dec 15, 2010 • 27min
14/12/2010 GMT
Nanoparticles are all around us. What effect could they be having on our environment?

Dec 8, 2010 • 27min
Science And Libel
Ben Goldacre explores the battle to protect science writers from the threat of libel action.

Nov 24, 2010 • 27min
Episode 5 - Morten Kringelbach
Neuroscientist Morten Kringelbach discusses pleasure and happiness, exploring dopamine's role, differences in pleasure responses, and brain circuits. The use of deep brain stimulation in neurological disorders and the concept of selective satiety are also explored, showing how pleasure influences overall happiness and achievement.

Nov 17, 2010 • 26min
Episode 4 - Gwen Adshead
A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.

Nov 10, 2010 • 26min
Episode 3 - Brian Greene
A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.

Nov 3, 2010 • 26min
Episode 2 - Kevin Marsh
A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.


