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Explorations in the world of science.
We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
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BBC Inside Science


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BBC Inside Science
BBC Radio 4
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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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5 Live Science Podcast


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5 Live Science Podcast
BBC Radio 5 live
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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
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Thinking Allowed


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Thinking Allowed
BBC Radio 4
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New research on how society works
Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
The biggest stories in tech from the BBC’s technology team
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Overheard at National Geographic


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Overheard at National Geographic
National Geographic
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Come dive into one of the curiously delightful conversations overheard at National Geographic’s headquarters, as we follow explorers, photographers, and scientists to the edges of our big, weird, beautiful world. Hosted by Peter Gwin and Amy Briggs.
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The Life Scientific


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The Life Scientific
BBC Radio 4
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Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires them and asking what their discoveries might do for us in the future.
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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World Business Report


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World Business Report
BBC World Service
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The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC
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The History Hour


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The History Hour
BBC World Service
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A compilation of the latest Witness History programmes.
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People Fixing the World


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People Fixing the World
BBC World Service
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Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.
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Witness History


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Witness History
BBC World Service
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History as told by the people who were there.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
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In Our Time: Science


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In Our Time: Science
BBC Radio 4
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Scientific principles, theory, and the role of key figures in the advancement of science.
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The Briefing Room


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The Briefing Room
BBC Radio 4
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David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
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From Our Own Correspondent Podcast


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From Our Own Correspondent Podcast
BBC Radio 4
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Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter.
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Mysterious Universe


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Mysterious Universe
8th Kind
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Always interesting and often hilarious, join hosts Aaron Wright and Benjamin Grundy as they investigate the latest in futurology, weird science, consciousness research, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, and new-age absurdity.