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Pennie Latin explores the science behind our everyday experiences and speaks to key scientists working in Scotland.

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    HandednessSeries 3

    Tue 12 Jan 2016

    1/13 Pennie Latin explores what determines handedness and the effects of hand dominance.

  • Episode 14Series 2

    Mon 13 Apr 2015

    Pennie Latin visits the Edinburgh Science Festival to explore male and female brains.

  • For the love of bog

    Mon 23 Mar 2015

    Pennie Latin takes a look at our rare and scientifically remarkable Scottish peat bogs.

  • The Future of BloodSeries 2

    Mon 16 Mar 2015

    Pennie Latin investigates the pioneering work in Scotland into the manufacture of blood.

  • Caroline WattSeries 2

    Mon 9 Mar 2015

    Pennie Latin meets Dr Caroline Watt, a founder member of the Koestler Parapsychology Unit.

  • Episode 9Series 2

    Mon 2 Mar 2015

    Pennie Latin explores the different ways that sounds affect people.

  • Episode 8Series 2

    Mon 23 Feb 2015

    Pennie Latin talks to Professor Stuart Cunningham, named oceanographer of the year in 2014

  • Episode 7Series 2

    Mon 16 Feb 2015

    Pennie Latin meets leading forensic pathologist Professor James Grieve.

  • Monkey BusinessSeries 2

    Mon 9 Feb 2015

    Pennie Latin visits the Living Links Centre for the study of primates at Edinburgh Zoo.

  • Episode 5Series 2

    Mon 2 Feb 2015

    Professor June Andrews of Stirling University talks to Pennie Latin about dementia.

  • Episode 4Series 2

    Mon 26 Jan 2015

    Pennie Latin meets Professor Karen Vousden, director of Cancer Research UK.

  • Episode 3Series 2

    Mon 19 Jan 2015

    Pennie Latin investigates cyber security and privacy.

  • Episode 2Series 2

    Mon 12 Jan 2015

    Pennie Latin meets Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

  • LightSeries 2

    Mon 5 Jan 2015

    Pennie Latin explores the impact light has on people's lives.

  • Edinburgh Science FestivalSeries 1

    Mon 14 Apr 2014

    13/13 Mark Stephen presents a special edition of Brainwaves from the Edinburgh Science Festival.

  • Episode 12Series 1

    Mon 24 Mar 2014

    12/13 First broadcast ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games, Pennie Latin explores competitiveness.

  • Obesity Figures in ScotlandSeries 1

    Mon 17 Mar 2014

    11/13 As obesity figures in Scotland rise, Pennie Latin explores the science of hunger and diet.

  • Professor Sheila RowanSeries 1

    Mon 10 Mar 2014

    10/13 Astrophysicist Sheila Rowan talks about her work on gravitational waves.

  • RoboticsSeries 1

    Mon 3 Mar 2014

    9/13 Pennie Latin explores the latest developments in the world of robotics in Scotland.

  • Episode 8Series 1

    Mon 24 Feb 2014

    8/13 Pennie Latin investigates the latest developments in energy saving technology.

  • Episode 7Series 1

    Mon 17 Feb 2014

    7/13 Pennie Latin talks to professor Helen Sang from the Roslin Institute.

  • The Science of Love and AttractionSeries 1

    Mon 10 Feb 2014

    6/13 Ahead of Valentine's Day, Pennie Latin puts love in the laboratory.

  • Episode 5Series 1

    Mon 3 Feb 2014

    5/13 Pennie Latin talks to child psychiatrist Helen Minnis about reactive attachment disorder.

  • Episode 4Series 1

    Mon 27 Jan 2014

    Pennie Latin investigates the effects of being surrounded by screens.

  • Episode 3Series 1

    Mon 20 Jan 2014

    3/13 Pennie Latin meets Prof Muffy Calder, the Scottish government's chief scientific adviser.

  • The Truth Behind Bipolar DisorderSeries 1

    Mon 13 Jan 2014

    2/13 Pennie Latin finds out about bipolar disorder.

  • The Addictive BrainSeries 1

    Mon 6 Jan 2014

    1/13 Pennie Latin investigates the science of addiction.

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