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The Richard Dimbleby Lecture

Sir Paul Nurse: The Wonder of Science

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

In the 2012 Richard Dimbleby Lecture, leading geneticist and Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse explores the wonder of science and how it enhances our culture and civilisation. He investigates how science can not only help solve the world's big problems, but also be harnessed to improve health and quality of life. One of Britain's most eminent scientists, Sir Paul is the president of the Royal Society and chief executive of the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation. Show less

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