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How a gene controlling the growth of woody material in plants may hold the key to future energy. Also, green fuels for racing cars - and why there is no woodworm in the Antarctic. Show more
Chris Wescott of BBC Monitoring on reporting news that don't make it to mainstream media. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
A review of the week with the latest news.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Looking at the retina to help predict strokes risk; The Sri Lankan project helping people with disabilities; and good news for older people when it comes to cognitive performance Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Professor Romila Thapar is one of India's greatest historians. How has life has changed for women over the decades? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Rabbi Naftali Brawer explores The Talmud, the ancient book of Judaism. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Talking to yourself – is it a good thing? Show more
Chris Wescott of BBC Monitoring on reporting news that don't make it to mainstream media. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why has the modern world become so obsessed with celebrity culture? Why do we idolise singers and film-stars and why do we care when they advertise perfumes or razor-blades? Show more
How a love of magic led to a love of maths for Stanford professor Persi Diaconis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Johnny Depp: 'What do I care about somebody's critique'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service Online
Johnny Depp defends his poorly-reviewed film The Lone Ranger. Also, Jessie J discusses having a stroke at the age of 18 and beating the school bullies. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Unexpected Elements
Sacrifice: The Story of SARS - Part Two
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kevin Fong continues the story of SARS, meeting survivors in Hong Kong and Toronto who fought to contain the virus. Are we now better prepared for the arrival of deadly diseases? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
A recent US Supreme Court ruling found that companies cannot patent things found in nature. Peter Day asks what this means for the biotech business. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Johnny Depp: 'What do I care about somebody's critique'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineJohnny Depp defends his poorly-reviewed film The Lone Ranger. Also, Jessie J discusses having a stroke at the age of 18 and beating the school bullies. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
Egypt's strongman issues stark warning to Muslim Brotherhood
55 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Egypt army chief warns MB; Syria refugees flood Iraqi Kurdistan; UN bombing anniversary
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Professor Romila Thapar is one of India's greatest historians. How has life has changed for women over the decades? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
From Our Own Correspondent
Weekend Edition: New Neighbours
25 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Tales of global gentrification: Chinese money in Tonga, northern "snowbirds" in Panama, Grenadian cocoa, a new battle for Berlin, Hong Kong's crowding and Australia's Big Things. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Looking at the retina to help predict strokes risk; The Sri Lankan project helping people with disabilities; and good news for older people when it comes to cognitive performance Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Discovery
The Story of SARS, Part One
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Kevin Fong meets medical staff who fought to contain the spread of the virus and asks are we better prepared now for the arrival of deadly new diseases? Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
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Boston Calling
Getting to Know Laura Poitras
27 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Meet the woman who helped Edward Snowden leak news of top-secret surveillance programmes. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Why has the modern world become so obsessed with celebrity culture? Why do we idolise singers and film-stars and why do we care when they advertise perfumes or razor-blades? Show more
From Our Own Correspondent
Stairways to Hollywood
11 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineAvailable for over a year
Zeb Soanes goes to Los Angeles to discover an old stairway dating back to the 1920s that scales the Hollywood hills and was used by film stars before the advent of the motorcar Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Talking to yourself – is it a good thing? Show more
How a love of magic led to a love of maths for Stanford professor Persi Diaconis. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Arts Hour
Johnny Depp: 'What do I care about somebody's critique'
50 minutes
on BBC World Service OnlineJohnny Depp defends his poorly-reviewed film The Lone Ranger. Also, Jessie J discusses having a stroke at the age of 18 and beating the school bullies. Show more
