Antibiotics have saved countless lives since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, but their indiscriminate use means some diseases have become...
Category - Science & Nature
Short documentaries on international research projects, technological innovations, nature and discovery
Mind control is the stuff of pure science fiction, but today reading data from your brain has never been more accurate, and that opens the way to...
Marine oil spills can be extremely difficult to deal with, requiring a lot of time and effort by experts to remove the pollutant from the surface of...
As we age our eyes lose their ability to focus quickly on near and far objects. Presbyopia is a common problem that comes with aging, but its...
Passenger planes today are comfortable and reliable, but could they fly faster? The latest engineering developments suggest we could speed planes up...
Noise pollution is still an issue on Europe’s roads. But thanks to technological advances, it’s less down to the sound of the car’s engine and more...
Mankind has been at war with mosquitoes down through the ages because of the threat they pose through malaria. “I’ve been in the business of...
At Rome’s National Gallery of Ancient Art crate up “Narcissus”, a masterpiece by Caravaggio, in preparation for a long journey. Like many fine art...
The AIDS pandemic has claimed the lives of nearly 40 million people. Another 35 million are living with HIV. Scientists around the world...
The ocean can be ruthless and unpredictable. Tsunamis strike without warning, taking thousands of lives. How can we spot an approaching wave...