The Nature of Things

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Equus: Story of the Horse — Origins
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23, 2018
A journey around the world and back in time, to discover why horses and humans make perfect partners.
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Equus: Story of the Horse — First Riders
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30, 2018
Travel back to the moment humans tamed the horse, and learn how horsepower made history.
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Equus: Story of the Horse - Chasing the Wind
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07, 2018
How did humans save the wild horse from extinction? And how did we create over 400 specialized breeds today?
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A Day In The Life of Earth
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14, 2018
From Volcanoes to Earthquakes, Scientists Reveal How Much Earth Changes in a Single Day
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The Real T.rex
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21, 2018
Join an investigative journey around the world to uncover the mysteries of the most famous dinosaur super-predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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The Memory Mirage
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28, 2018
Can we trust what we remember about our own lives? Memory scientists say most memories are full of distortions and errors.
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Spying on Animals
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04, 2018
Remote cameras let us bear witness to animal behaviour anywhere, anytime.
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The Genetic Revolution
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11, 2018
Exploring the exciting, rapidly evolving world of genetic engineering.
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Stay-at-Home Animal Dads
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02, 2018
In nature, dads often get a bad rap. There are lots of male animals that are absentee fathers, and who provide little to nothing in the way of “child care.” But there are some unsung .. show full overview
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Food for Thought
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30, 2018
When it comes to diet, we swallow a lot of advice. Food for Thought sorts through the latest science to create a new recipe for health.
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The Wonder of the Northern Lights
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13, 2019
David meets with scientists who are unraveling the mysteries of the northern lights.
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The Power of Play
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20, 2019
From youngsters fooling around to adults having a laugh, playing is a fact of human life. However, new findings in animal behaviour show us that play is no laughing matter. Evolutionary .. show full overview
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The Nature of Invention
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27, 2019
Behind every invention is an inventor with a fascinating story. Broadcaster and author Britt Wray has spent years in the lab studying synthetic biology and now wants to meet inventors to find out what inspires them, and what makes them tick.
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Something in the Air
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17, 2019
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Laughing and Crying
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03, 2019
David explores the soundtrack to life.
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Ageing in the Wild
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10, 2019
Humans have long been obsessed with “eternal youth”. By 2021, the anti-ageing industry is expected to be worth over $330 billion, with many wacky and unorthodox methods proposed for .. show full overview
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Turtle Beach
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17, 2019
Scientists explore the extraordinary mass nesting behaviour of the olive ridley sea turtle, and reveal the hidden world inside a turtle nest.
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Remarkable Rabbits
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07, 2019
David learns about rabbits and hares.

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