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Published Scientific Reports

What happens when medical research is prematurely published?

30 Oct 1995,4 mins

Suppression of Information

Information overload, self censorship and the regulation of harmful material

07 May 1996,4 mins

Making Babies Without Men

A discussion on human cloning, IVF treatment and same sex parenting

20 Jun 1996,4 mins

Clinical Trial Ethics

Should patients know if they are taking part in a randomised, clinical trial?

18 Apr 1997,4 mins

Trusting Science Press Headlines

The fallibility of science press headlines and its focus on sensationalist stories

21 Apr 1997,4 mins

Scientific Research

Debate on the dynamics of scientific research

25 Apr 1997,4 mins

Nuclear Fusion

The advantages and uses of nuclear fusion power in the energy industry

01 May 1997,4 mins

Scientific Laws

The scientific laws are 'map' of all of reality to the edge of the universe

11 May 1997,4 mins

Health Resources and Prioritising

How to make decisions about how money and resources are used in medical treatment

20 May 1997,4 mins

Bio-Friendly Universe

A 'bio-friendly' universe has the necessary conditions to create life

23 May 1997,4 mins

Women Researchers Underrated

Sex discrimination, nepotism and bias means women's achievements are overlooked

05 Jun 1997,4 mins

Scientists in Court

The experience forensic scientists need to appear in court as expert witnesses

06 Jun 1997,4 mins

Pleasure as Stress Relief

The advantages of pleasure as a form of stress relief and the health benefits of it

18 Jun 1997,3 mins

Genes and Behaviour

Genes give us a blueprint, while our environment moulds how that blueprint turns out

27 Jun 1997,3 mins

DNA and Genes

Examining the lack of understanding surrounding DNA and genes

29 Jun 1997,3 mins

Medical Information on the Internet

Is the internet a reliable source for medical information?

06 Jul 1997,3 mins

The Royal Greenwich Observatory

The continuing role of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in astronomy and time-keeping

11 Jul 1997,3 mins

Space Environment

How radiation levels and lack of gravity affects human beings

17 Jul 1997,3 mins

New Technology Weapons

A doctor's view on the impact of non-lethal disabling weapons such as sticky foam

24 Jul 1997,3 mins

Technology and Global Warming

Discussion about the use of technology in the fight against pollution and global warming

01 Aug 1997,4 mins

Space Travel

Could lunar hotels and spherical swimming pools be the future of space travel?

07 Aug 1997,4 mins

Ancestral Cannabalism

The rejection of cannibalism signalled the beginning of culture in society

14 Aug 1997,4 mins

Ocean Ecosystems

How can we manage ocean ecosystems responsibly?

21 Aug 1997,4 mins

Differences Between Species

The best way to protect a species' purity is to protect its habitat

28 Aug 1997,4 mins

Animal Testing

Information and misinformation in the realm of animal testing

06 Sep 1997,4 mins

Sleep Disturbance

The effects of sleep disturbance on night shift workers - and how risks can be minimised

20 Sep 1997,4 mins

DNA, Darwinism and Genes

How DNA, genes and biological determinism interact to make us who we are

23 Sep 1997,4 mins

The Expense of Cancer Treatment

Prevention strategies, screening, and selective and cost-effective treatments for cancer

25 Sep 1997,4 mins

Global Warming in UK

Monitoring and reducing CO2 emissions in the UK

02 Oct 1997,4 mins

Alcohol 'Helps' Heart Disease

How much does alcohol really help prevent heart disease?

15 Oct 1997,3 mins