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Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2010

Episode 1: Why Elephants Can't Dance

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Dr Mark Miodownik explains how scientists have pieced together some of the physical rules that govern the strength, lifespan and dance moves of animals. Show more

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2010

Episode 2: Why Chocolate Melts and Jet Engines Don't

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Mark Miodownik zooms into the microscopic world beneath our fingertips and reveals how this world can make objects behave like magic. Show more

Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

2010

Episode 3: Why Mountains Are So Small

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Mark Miodownik investigates the world of the very big and very tall. He reveals that, at this scale, everything is governed by a battle with gravity. Show more