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The Life Scientific: Sarah Blaffer Hrdy
Jim al-Khalili discusses monkey infanticide and human parenting with Sarah Hrdy

The Life Scientific: Edward Witten
Physicist Edward Witten on M-Theory, the leading contender for a 'theory of everything'

What's stopping us from exercising in older age?
James Gallagher tries to understand what holds us back from exercise as we age.

When does sitting become bad for health?
James Gallagher delves into the science to find out exactly how much sitting is too much?

Putting the Mouth Back into the Body
A look at the evidence that links the health of our mouths with the rest of our bodies.

Tooth and Claw: Cheetahs
The fastest land animal in the world – Adam Hart investigates the cheetah!

Tooth and Claw: Piranhas
Adam Hart investigates, do these South American fish deserve their frenzied reputation?

Tooth and Claw: Great White Sharks
Adam Hart investigates the most famous and feared predator in all the ocean!

Tooth and Claw: Wolverines
Adam Hart investigates, do wolverines deserve their reputation for gluttony and ferocity?

The Life Scientific: Alex Antonelli
Alex Antonelli on learning from nature's biodiversity to adapt to climate change