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.
Watching gas
The effect of wetlands and rice fields on methane levels in the environment is little known, explains Vince Gauci in methane & me.
Exploring the surface
To explore the surface of Titan, you should start on Chesil Beach.
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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