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The Reith Lectures

Martin Rees - Scientific Horizons

Episode 1: The Scientific Citizen

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

In the wake of public confusion over issues like climate change, the swine flu vaccine and Iceland's volcanic ash cloud, Martin Rees calls on scientists to play a greater role. Show more

The Reith Lectures

Martin Rees - Scientific Horizons

Episode 2: Surviving the Century

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

President of the Royal Society Martin Rees explores whether science has the answers to help us save our planet. Show more

The Reith Lectures

Martin Rees - Scientific Horizons

Episode 3: What We'll Never Know

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

President of the Royal Society Martin Rees explains where the limits of our scientific knowledge lie. Show more

The Reith Lectures

Martin Rees - Scientific Horizons

Episode 4: The Runaway World

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Martin Rees, President of the Royal Society and Astronomer Royal, calls for the UK to stay at the forefront of scientific research and discovery. Show more