The Alien Equation

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The Alien Equation

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26 minutes

Released:

Sep 22, 2010

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Kevin Fong examines the equation that seeks to answer one of the most profound questions in science: Are we alone in the cosmos?

Released:

Sep 22, 2010

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Explorations in the world of science.

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Honey - The Golden Treasure: Dr Adam Hart explores the remarkable properties of honey, from its basic chemistry to the biological processes that create it. by Discovery
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Antivirals: Kevin Fong looks at new techniques aiming to cure all viral infections. by Discovery
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02/05/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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06/06/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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Episode 2: We not only live in the atmosphere, we live because of it. It is a transformer and a protector, though ultimately also a poison. by Discovery
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The Alien Equation: Kevin Fong examines the equation that seeks to answer one of the most profound questions in science: Are we alone in the cosmos? by Discovery
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12/10/2010 GMT: Medical sleuths in West Africa make startling discoveries that could change child health care worldwide. by Discovery
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16/05/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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24/10/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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05/10/2010 GMT: Medical sleuths in West Africa make startling discoveries that could change child health care worldwide. by Discovery
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Episode 3: We not only live in the atmosphere, we live because of it. It is a transformer and a protector, though ultimately also a poison. by Discovery
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21/12/2010 GMT: Nanoparticles are all around us. What effect could they be having on our environment? by Discovery
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Last Chance To Fly The Space Shuttle: As NASA prepares for the final flight of the Space Shuttle program, astronaut Jeff Hoffman looks back on its 30 year history. by Discovery
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The Return To Mawson's Antarctica - Part Four: The mission to rescue the Australian Antarctic Expedition trapped in ice for 10 days by Discovery
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Richard Feynman, Physicist: Brian Cox presents a tribute to Richard Feynman, widely regarded as the most influential physicist since Einstein. by Discovery
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25/04/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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05/12/2011 GMT: Vivienne Parry explores the crucial role the hormone leptin plays in the body. by Discovery
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Saving the Oceans - Part Four: Aboriginal knowledge and modern science helps to preserve Australia’s marine ecology by Discovery
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The Heart Has Its Reasons: Does the head really rule the heart as modern science would tell us? Tim Healey asks if the heart plays a role in our emotions. by Discovery
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18/07/2011 GMT: Explorations in the world of science. by Discovery
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Amoret Whitaker: Forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker on insects and their role in solving crimes by Discovery
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Russell Foster: Professor of circadian neuroscience Russell Foster on how light controls our wellbeing by Discovery
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Scott's Legacy: Programme 2 - Moon: Can the heroic age of Antarctic exploration show the way back to the Moon? by Discovery
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Self-Healing Materials: The new materials that can self-mend, from concrete cracks to car paint scratches by Discovery
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Show me the Way to Go Home: How animals navigate, from homing instincts to smell maps and astronomy by Discovery
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Gut Microbiota: The important relationship between microbes that live in our gut and our health by Discovery
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1000 Days: A Legacy of Life: Could health depend on what happens in the womb? Mark Porter reports on this new idea. by Discovery
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Seti, the past, present and future: Documentary series exploring the past, present and future of Seti. by Discovery
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Mark Miodownik: Mark Miodownik talks nuclear weapons, 3D printers and smart materials with Jim Al-Khalili. by Discovery
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