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Science and Nature

Whether you're captivated by the magnificence of wildlife or by the wonders of science - the BBC has a wealth of delights for you to watch and listen to.
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Horizon:
Pill Poppers

Tomorrow 9pm BBC Two

Over a person's lifetime they are likely to be prescribed more than 14,000 pills. But how much is really known about the effect of these wonder drugs? Horizon investigates.
So, You Want To
Be A Scientist?

Got an experiment you want to conduct? A theory to put to the test?

Material World, Radio 4's weekly science show, is searching for the BBC's Amateur Scientist of the Year.
Professor Jim Al-Khalili uncovers The Secret Life of Chaos. Watch online now.

Nature

The best of nature from BBC TV, radio and online. Highlights include stunning clips from the Natural History Archive and wildlife stories from programme makers on location.

Wildlife Finder
David Attenborough's favourite moments
Earth Explorers

Earth News

Regular updates from the BBC Natural History unit on nature and the environment.

Springwatch

Look for signs of spring on the Springwatch blog and share your photos.

Wild Night In

Learn about the BBC Wildlife Fund, download the fundraising pack, and send in your donations.

Natural History Radio

Listen to the best of natural history radio programes - download the podcast.

Wales Nature

From wildlife to weather, get the latest on the Wales Nature and Outdoors blog.

Breathing Places

Make a real difference to the wildlife in your neighbourhood.

Science

Keep up with the BBC's science and technology programmes on TV, radio and online. Journey back in time with the BBC Archive and find out about science from the Open University.

BBC Archive: Richard Feynman
Bang Goes the Theory
Lab UK

Explore the Solar System

Watch info-packed video clips about our Solar System from classic BBC TV programmes.

Web Behaviour Test

Take the test and discover which species of web animal you are.

Human body and mind

Get to know yourself by taking our personality test. Or see if you can spot a fake smile.

Science and Nature Programmes

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On Radio Today
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More Science and Nature Programmes on BBC iPlayer

1. Upgrade Me
  
  7 days left to watch
  
  Simon Armitage explores the obsession with upgrading to the latest technological gadgetry.
2. Electric Dreams
  1990s
  
  7 days left to watch
  
  The family take a giant mobile phone and a rudimentary digital camera on a trip to Paris.
3. Landward
  2010/2011, Episode 7
  
  7 days left to watch
  
  Dougie Vipond and his dog try out the new field sport of Flyball.
4. Banded Brothers
  Episode 3
  
  13 days left to watch
  
  The Banded Brothers must focus on defending their territory from rival gangs.

1. Science In Action
  21/05/2010
  
  Available to listen
  
  Synthetic life; Malaria and climate change; Birds in Hawaii; Science of ageing
2. Andie Harper's Mid-Morning
  21/05/2010
  
  6 days left to listen
  
  Andie Harper has everything from consumer advice to 'Andie's Audio Vault'.
3. Farming Today
  21/05/2010
  
  6 days left to listen
  
  A cull of badgers is announced in England. Charlotte Smith hears reaction to the news.
4. One Planet
  20/05/2010
  
  Available to listen
  
  Mike chats to the UN's new climate chief, meets Daryl Hannah and spots pigs in the sky.