BBC World Service - Discovery

Dark Breath

The story of a scientific surprise and what happened next.

Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising; is a great global crisis on the horizon?

Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising; is a great global crisis on the horizon?

Antibiotic resistant bacteria is rising - is a great global crisis on the horizon?

Egyptian chemist Jehane Ragai on proving forged paintings and uncovering masterpieces.

Explorations in the world of science.

Pierre Friedlingstein on the pivotal role of carbon in predicting climate change.

Professor Julia Simner tests Jim for synaesthesia with surprising results.

Caroline Smith on meteorites, rocks on Mars and the potential for ancient life there.

Photochemist AP De Silva on engineering molecular sensors to revolutionise healthcare