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  1. Chemistry, Biology and Physics - Programmes 4-6

    A look at energy, the eye, and electromagnetism.

  2. Electromagnetic Waves

    How global communications systems are based on the properties of electromagnetic waves.

  3. Earthquakes and Seismic Waves

    Understanding seismic waves may help San Francisco prepare for the next major earthquake.

  4. Shock Tactics

    The uses of electricity, from life-saving and the beauty business to the electric chair.

  5. Space

    A journey from Earth to the cosmos edge, revealing how stars and the universe were formed.

  6. Radioactivity

    Exploring radioactivity, including how it is used to diagnose fractures in sports injuries

  7. Pressure

    A reconstruction of a scuba diving incident in which a woman was almost killed by pressure

  8. Polymers

    Polymers are easily made and moulded. What is their future as waste piles up in landfill?

  9. Changes in the Atmosphere

    Meteorologist Suzanne Charlton explains the greenhouse effect and possible consequences.

  10. Investigation - Compounds

    Learn about the chemistry within everyone and the atomic interactions making it possible.

  11. Periodic Table

    A look at the Periodic Table, the chart of chemical elements.

  12. Message in a Bottle

    Alcohol is readily available and socially acceptable yet kills one person every 20 minutes

  13. Fatal Addiction

    Why it is so hard to give up smoking, and should tobacco advertising be banned?

  14. Biology - Programmes 4-6

    Science programme providing real-life examples to explain key issues for biology students.

  15. Chemistry, Biology and Physics - Programmes 1-3

    A look at the chemical element aluminium, the compound ammonia, and redox reactions.

  16. Physics

    Taking a look at physical processes.

  17. Biology - Programmes 1-3

    Science programme providing real-life examples to explain key issues for biology students.