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Science Shack Series One
SHACK/05/02
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Interactive series in which Adam HART-DAVIES answers viewers’ questions on science. What is the biggest object able to fly? Adam builds flying machines out of paper. But will they get off the ground?
Science Shack Series One
SHACK/06/02
- Broadcast
- 2001 (29 mins)
Interactive series in which Adam HART-DAVIES answers viewers’ questions on science. ‘Why did the Millennium Bridge wobble and what can be done to fix it?' Adam investigates by building his own wobbling...
Object Lessons
Dark Matter
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
Follow Professor Neil Spooner to the bottom of Europe’s deepest mine searching for dark matter particles that may not exist.
Object Lessons
Bats
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
Bats are cute, furry, interesting engineering problems, and fun for all the family - at least according to Professor John Altringham.
Object Lessons
Coprolites
- Broadcast
- 2001 (5 mins)
Dr. Andrew Jones studies coprolites - fossilised poo. In this programme he explains his fascination with ancient excrement.
Object Lessons
Coal
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
To most of us, coal is just black and dirty. But to Professor Andrew Scott it is the source of a lifetime’s fascination.
Object Lessons
Skull
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
Archaeologist Dr Charlotte Roberts finds the human skull beautiful. In this programme she shares her passion for the brain box.
Object Lessons
Black Holes
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
You can’t see them, but to Dr. Carole Mundell Black Holes are the most interesting objects in the universe.
Object Lessons
Fusion Power Plant
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
Alan Sykes dreams of cheap, safe power. That day will come when his nuclear fusion power plant is running at last.
Object Lessons
Flames
- Broadcast
- 2001 (4 mins)
Like many boys, this professor when younger was a bit of a pyromaniac - but playing with fire is now his job.