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The Life Scientific: Charles Godfray
Explorations in the world of science.

The Life Scientific
Jonathan Van-Tam on Covid communication and the power of football analogies

Fed: Beyond the bird
Dr Chris van Tulleken wrestles with the thorny issue of animal slaughter

Fed: Big chicken
Dr Chris van Tulleken ponders the global cost of keeping the world in wings

Fed: The fast food trap
Dr Chris van Tulleken gets a taste of a guilty pleasure - sinful yet delicious fast food

The Evidence: Salt
You eat it every day, but how much do you know about the incredible science of salt?

Fed: Fine Print
Dr Chris van Tulleken asks if we can trust what's on the label when it comes to food.

Fed: The Ethical Consumer's Dilemma
Dr Chris van Tulleken asks whether we can raise a chicken that's good for the planet.

Fed: U OK Hen?
Dr Chris van Tulleken explores what it takes to make a chicken happy.

Fed: A Chicken and Egg Story
How human innovation turned chicken from backyard bird to multi-billion dollar industry.