We not only live in the atmosphere, we live because of it. It is a transformer and a protector, though ultimately also a poison.

We not only live in the atmosphere, we live because of it. It is a transformer and a protector, though ultimately also a poison.

We not only live in the atmosphere, we live because of it. It is a transformer and a protector, though ultimately also a poison.

Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Professor of Acoustic Engineering Trevor Cox talks to musicians and scientists to look at the acoustics of musical instruments.

Nanoparticles are all around us. What effect could they be having on our environment?

Nanoparticles are all around us. What effect could they be having on our environment?

Ben Goldacre explores the battle to protect science writers from the threat of libel action.

A second series of public events on the role of science in society, from the BBC World Service with the Wellcome Collection.