Introduced by Lewis Wolpert Issues from science today The Machiavellian Ape
Is it man the tool-maker, or man the schemer? New research suggests our minds evolved, not through making tools and hunting, but through knowing how to deceive enemies and charm friends. This new 'theory of mind' - the ability to see the world through another's eyes - is providing startling insights into childhood autism.
Superstrings: Unravelling the Universe
It's been called the theory of everything, a way of describing the very nature of matter. But will superstring theory really tie up all the loose ends?
The Chemistry of Pauling
The greatest chemist of the 20th century and winner of two Nobel prizes,
Linus Pauling has been a tireless campaigner against nuclear testing and promoter of the therapeutic virtues of vitamin C. Now at 87, he is producing some of his most remarkable work.
Directors PETER CERESOLE
MARTIN MORTIMORE. JON PALFREMAN Executive producer DAVID PATERSON Series producer JANA BENNETT
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