Ockham’s Razor

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Fertility drugs and nuns' wee Jul 12, 2020

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An unlikely group of women played an important role in the early days of fertility treatments. (First broadcast July 7, 2019)

The Titanic and beyond Jul 05, 2020

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Emily Jateff's work has taken her to the Titanic. Four times! This program was first broadcast on July 28, 2019.

The future is fungus Jun 28, 2020

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Fungi are behind everything from blue cheese and truffles to zombi-making head spikes. This program was first broadcast on June 16, 2019.

To catch a (wildlife) thief Jun 21, 2020

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Can an eclectic band of scientists help stem the bloody trade in wildlife? This program was first broadcast on June 23, 2019.

Algorithms that make art Jun 14, 2020

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Computers write poems and jokes, and generate music and images. But is it art? This program first aired on 26 May, 2019.

The big bran theory Jun 07, 2020

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Could a 'healthier' rice help offset obesity and malnutrition in poorer countries? This program first aired on 10 March, 2019.

A vaccine for gonorrhoea? May 31, 2020

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Covid-19 isn't the only vaccine we need, as gonorrhoea gains resistance to our treatments. This program first aired on 14 October, 2018.

Awe-inspiring weather with Nate Byrne May 24, 2020

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The real reason Nate Byrne isn't a professional wizard. This program first aired on 15 July, 2018.

Venturing to a breakaway iceberg May 17, 2020

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We know more about the back of the moon than about parts of our oceans. This program first aired on 27 May, 2018.

A pinch of salt with that news headline, please May 10, 2020

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What questions should you ask about that new health or science development to make sure it's legit? This program first aired on April 15, 2018.