What went wrong at Fukushima? | Bang Goes the Theory

4: Messengers | Wonders of the Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. He shows how light holds the key to our understanding of the whole universe, i...

5: The Big Bang: Before the Dawn | Universe

It's the ultimate question: why are we here? Brian Cox explores how cutting-edge space missions take us back 13.8 billion years t...

Billions of Galaxies Out There | The Planets

Exploring the fate of our solar system and the new planetary systems that are being found around nearby stars.

15: Forces and Motion Special | Horrible Science

A weird and wonderful look at how gravity, magnetism and friction impact everything. With Fred Sirieix.

Episode 3 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

Old fears surface when the remaining candidates face some space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are s...

Episode 4 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

The competition becomes more intense as the remaining candidates are deprived of oxygen to see if they can recognise the s...

Episode 5 | Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

The astronaut candidates fight for their place in the final. Their leadership skills are assessed in a survival test and t...

How hurricanes are formed by Earth's rotation | Learning Zone

Physicist Helen Czerski explains that hurricanes happen because the earth is rotating. She shows how, because t...

Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey | Learning Zone

Kate Humble and Dr Helen Czerski follow the Earth's voyage around the sun for one complete orbit, to witness the astonis...

Refraction & Total internal reflection | Short Circuit

An explanation of refraction and reflection.

The electromagnetic spectrum | Short Circuit

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The Northern Lights | From Above

Seen from the International Space Station - a spectacular display of aurora borealis.

The properties of different types of radiation | Short Circuit

An explanation of how a radiation detector picks up different types of radiation.

1: A Moment in the Sun - The Terrestrial Planets | The Planets

The rocky planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars were born at the same time from the same material - yet have...

1: Deep Earth | How Earth Made Us

Series telling the story of how the development of civilisation was influenced by planetary forces. Professor Iain Stewart explores the rol...

1: Destiny | Wonders of the Universe

Professor Brian Cox explores the laws of the universe. In this episode, Brian looks at the nature of time and its role in creating both ...

1: The Universe in a Snowflake | Forces of Nature with Brian Cox

In this episode Brian looks at the stunning diversity of shapes.

2: Alien Worlds: The Search for Second Earth | Universe

Professor Brian Cox questions whether we are alone in the universe. There might be more planets than stars in our gal...

2: The Age of Invention | Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity

Jim Al-Khalili shows how harnessing the link between magnetism and electricity transformed the world, allow...

2: What is the World Made Of? | The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

Michael Mosley explores how history shaped science. Here, he looks at how atomic theories and ...