East Germany - Carl Zeiss - A State Within A State

The story of German partition and reunification through one of the country's most prestigious companies, Carl Zeiss.

• 26 mins

Czech Republic - The Story of Semtex

The story of Semtex, a Czech plastic explosive that took centre stage in the military struggle between East and West.

• 26 mins

Romania - A Scientific View Of Agriculture

This programme tells the story of Romanian agriculture, through communist collectivisation to reform after the revolution.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 1

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 2

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

What Scientists Believe

Episode 3

Stephen Webster speaks to six scientists about the links between scientists' beliefs and their scientific research.

• 26 mins

Extreme Persuasion

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

What's The Point Of Zoos?

Episode 1

Can zoos make a real contribution to conserving creatures in the wild rather than being menageries for public entertainment?

• 26 mins

What's The Point Of Zoos?

Episode 2

Can zoos make a real contribution to conserving creatures in the wild rather than being menageries for public entertainment?

• 26 mins

The Future Of The Internet

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 1

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 2

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Feeding The World

Episode 3

Sue Broom asks if science can feed the world with pressure on land, water and energy increasing as the population grows.

• 26 mins

Volcanic Ash

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

A Distinguished Race

Episode 1 - What’s In a Race?

In an age of racial tolerance, many people are fascinated by genealogy. Steve Jones discovers if race is relevant at all.

• 26 mins

A Distinguished Race

Episode 2 - Skin Deep

In an age of racial tolerance, many people are fascinated by genealogy. Steve Jones discovers if race is relevant at all.

• 26 mins

Meddling With Designer Babies

"Designer babies" are implausible, but will governments still use genetic science to alter populations?

• 26 mins

Would I Lie To You?

Would I lie to you?: Part one

First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

• 26 mins

Would I Lie To You?

Would I lie to you?: Part two

First broadcast in 2010. How good is technology at spotting lies?

• 26 mins

Artificial Life

Roland Pease explores Craig Venter's research into artificial life and others who are working towards creating life in a lab.

• 26 mins

Images That Changed The World

X-ray and The Double Helix

Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.

• 26 mins

Images That Changed The World

Episode 2

Dr Mark Lythgoe looks at medical imaging, exploring the impact of X-Rays, foetal ultrasound, brain scanning, and microscopes.

• 26 mins

Cold Chain

Geoff Watts investigates the cold chain - the procedure for keeping vaccines at the right temperature as they travel.

• 26 mins

Gulf Of Mexico Oil Disaster

Jon Stewart talks to researchers trying to mitigate the effects of the oil spill from the explosion of a Gulf of Mexico oil rig.

• 26 mins

Waging War On Viruses

In the battle to stop viral attack on people, plants and livestock why isn't humankind winning?

• 26 mins

Seriously Fun

Dr. Stuart Brown explores the psychological and social importance of play, revealing how it shapes our brains and our emotions.

• 26 mins

Dangers In The Dust

Explorations in the world of science.

• 26 mins

Moments Of Genius

04/05/2010 GMT

Do scientists really have moments of genius or is it just a useful fiction? Geoff Watts asks what makes a science genius.

• 26 mins