The Secret Life of Waves
Documentary-maker David Malone delves into the secrets of ocean waves. In an elegant and original film he finds that waves are not made of water, that some waves travel sideways and that the sound of the ocean comes not from water but from bubbles.
Waves are not only beautiful but also profoundly important, and there is a surprising connection between the life cycle of waves and the life of human beings.
What can rubber ducks tell us about the oceans?
Available on iPlayer
Material World
Quentin Cooper presents his weekly digest of science in and behind the headlines.
This week, Quentin hears about some of the first skilled toolmakers, a new design of battery that won't set your laptop ablaze, cloning wildcats to keep their pedigree pure, and, as the Hollywood horror Apollo 18 is released, why should we go back to the Moon?
BBC Space: The Apollo Moon missions
Available soon on iPlayer
The Core
For centuries we have dreamt of reaching the centre of the Earth. Now scientists are uncovering a bizarre and alien world that lies 4,000 miles beneath our feet, unlike anything we know on the surface.
Horizon follows scientists who are conducting experiments to recreate the core within their own laboratories, with surprising results.
Magnetic mysteries of Earth's core
Available on iPlayer
Bang Goes the Theory
Bang Goes the Theory is the BBC's guide to popular science. The gang are back and on a mission to reveal the science and technology we encounter every day, preferably with a bang!
In the third episode of the series, Jem witnesses the awesome power of rockets with the Bloodhound land speed record project, Yan re-enacts an ancient Greek experiment to measure the Earth's circumference with a couple of sticks, and Dallas goes in search of a robot to call his own.
Bang LIVE: See where we're heading in 2011
Available on iPlayer
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