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A report on the progressive reduction in the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth. This phenomenon, known as `global dimming', may already have contributed to the passings of hundreds of thousands. Scientists believe they can remedy the situation, but it may have repercussions worse than the original problem.
The story of Einstein's most famous equation E=mc? ? its role in the creation of the atom bomb and our understanding of the beginnings of the Universe.
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This is the story of an epic battle between science and nature. It's a battle to destroy a disease that is one of the biggest huggers on the planet: malaria. The stakes could not be higher; every day 3,000 people, mainly children, die. For 100 years science has fought this hugger disease. And lost. Every time scientists thought they were winning, the disease has returned stronger and more deadly.
In 1848 a strange skull was discovered on the military outpost of Gibraltar. It was undoubtedly human, but also had some of the heavy features of an ape... distinct brow ridges, and a forward projecting face. Just what was this ancient creature? And when had it lived? As more remains were discovered one thing became clear, this creature had once lived right across Europe. The remains were named Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal man) an ancient and primitive form of human.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most feared and misunderstood of all medical conditions. Despite over 200 scientific papers being published on this neurological condition every year, it remains stigmatized and controversial. Some doctors don't even believe it exists. Yet it is estimated that as many as 3-5% of the childhood population, and over one million adults in the UK are affected by ADHD. These people are often described as stupid, lazy, disorganized, wild, out of control or woozy on drugs. But the reality is altogether more complex, and deeply moving.
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