The Origins of Us
Dr Alice Roberts reveals how your body tells the story of human evolution.
In the second episode of the series, Roberts charts how our ancestors' hunt for food has driven the way we look and behave today – from the shape of our face, to the way we see and even the way we attract the opposite sex.
About the series: The Origins of Us
Skateboarders and attractive women
Blog: Dr Roberts on watching chimps in the wild
Monday 24 October, 21:00, BBC Two
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The Life Scientific
Professor Jim Al-Khalili talks to leading scientists about their life and work, finding out what inspires and motivates them and asking what their discoveries might do for mankind.
In the third programme of the series, Jim talks to astronomer Jocelyn Bell- Burnell, the discoverer of pulsars.
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More about Jocelyn Bell-Burnell
Tuesday 25 October, 21:00, Radio 4
Things To Do
Things To Do helps you find activities for all ages across the UK run by the BBC and trusted partners including museums, galleries and nature organisations near you.
Schools out! Find activities to keep the kids entertained over October Half Term.
Faster Than the Speed of Light?
Last month an international group of scientists made an astonishing claim - they had detected particles that seemed to travel faster than the speed of light.
In this film, Professor Marcus du Sautoy explores one of the most dramatic scientific announcements for a generation. In clear, simple language he tells the story of the science we thought we knew, how it is being challenged, and why it matters.
Faster Than the Speed of Light?
Available on iPlayer
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