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Series 23

6 episodes · 2022

  1. 1The Secret Lives of Our Urban Birds

    01 Feb 2022 · 1 hr 1 min

    Nature journalist and self-confessed bird-nerd, Ann Jones, heads out on an urban safari through Melbourne, uncovering the secret lives of the city's feathery friends.

  2. 2The Big Brew Challenge

    08 Feb 2022 · 58 min

    Celebrate the science of beer with chef Paul West, as three teams of budding brewmasters take on the challenge to make their best homebrew. But do they have what it takes to impress our panel of international judges?

  3. 3Miracle Babies: Operation Hope

    15 Feb 2022 · 59 min

    This intimate look at the awe-inspiring world of fetal surgery is a story of hope and trailblazing medicine. Follow pioneering doctors as they help parents face agonising decisions about their baby's future.

  4. 4Forever Young? The Rise of Injectables

    22 Feb 2022 · 59 min

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    Australians spend over a billion dollars on injectable treatments annually and clients seeking "tweakments" are getting younger. We explore the psychology behind this trend and the consequences of pursuing perfection.

  5. 5Solar Storms: A Warning from Space

    01 Mar 2022 · 56 min

    Solar storms, eruptions from the Sun with the power of 20 nuclear bombs, have the potential to hit earth in just two days. A direct hit would obliterate our technology from satellites to smart phones. We need advance warning.

  6. 6The Science of Relationshipsfinale

    09 Aug 2022 · 52 min

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    The happiest 50-year-olds are living to be the healthiest 80-year-olds. Their secret? Relationships. Lily Serna explores how to live a healthier and more satisfying life through the science of our social connections.