Main content
Global population
The increasing problem of global population rise
The increasing problem of global population rise. By 2025 the United Nations estimates the world's population will top eight billion people. For some the figures are a concern but for others they are proof that infant mortality is reducing and advances in medicine are working. A panel examines the challenges a larger world population will produce.
More episodes
BBC World Service Archive
This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project
Space
The eclipses, spacecraft and astronauts changing our view of the Universe
The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry
A pair of scientific sleuths answer your perplexing questions. Ask them anything!
Podcast
![]()
Discovery
Explorations in the world of science.
