The Material World
The Open University comes together with BBC Radio 4's long-running science programme to explore the work of scientists researching in the field.
This year's Worlds
The OU and Radio 4 join forces to explore the work of scientists in the field. Discover more about the programmes.
Listening harder
David Robinson reveals the challenges of research with animals we can’t see and sounds we can’t hear.
First steps
Even Einstein had to start somewhere - discover the OU's gentle introductions to studying science.
Grow your knowledge
Want to follow the path taken by our scientists? We've all the details for taking it further.
Missed out? Catch up!
All The Material World programmes are available online to allow you to listen again.
From bbc.co.uk
Listen to other programmes from the series and pit your wits against science puzzles with The Material World on BBC Radio 4.
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