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Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the most accurate and yet perplexing scientific theory ever - quantum physics. At the beginning of the 20th century scientists were led into the hidden workings of matter, into the sub-atomic building blocks of the world around us. They discovered phenomena unlike any encountered before - a realm where things can be in many places at once, where chance and probability call the shots and where reality appears to only truly exist when we observe it. Albert Einstein hated the idea that nature, at its most fundamental level, is governed by chance. Jim reveals how, in the 1930s, Einstein thought he'd found a fatal flaw in quantum physics because it implies that sub-atomic particles can communicate faster than light in defiance of the theory of relativity. In the 1960s the scientist John Bell showed there was a way to test if Einstein was right and quantum mechanics was actually mistaken. Jim repeats this critical experiment - with shocking results.

The future of transportation is no longer a distant dream — it's here, and it's electric. But beneath the sleek designs and zero-emission promises lies a more complex reality. From hidden environmental costs to the fierce battle for battery materials, and from government incentives to powerful oil lobbies, this gripping investigation peels back the glossy surface to reveal the full story behind the electric revolution. Experts, insiders, and whistleblowers offer unprecedented insights into the true cost — and potential — of going electric. Fast-paced, eye-opening, and often surprising, this journey challenges everything you thought you knew about the cars of tomorrow.

What if death didn't have to be the final goodbye? ‘Eternal You’ is a gripping documentary that delves into the emerging industry of startups using AI to create digital avatars of the deceased. By harnessing the digital footprints left behind, these companies offer grieving individuals a chance to interact with their lost loved ones, blurring the lines between life and afterlife. The film explores this groundbreaking technology and its impact on bereaved families, delving deep into our innate desire for immortality. But at what cost does this technological resurrection come?
‘Eternal You’ raises profound questions about the ethics of commodifying grief and the psychological consequences of defying traditional notions of mortality. Does interacting with a digital echo of a loved one aid the healing process, or does it make letting go even harder? As we stand on the cusp of unprecedented technological possibilities, this documentary challenges us to consider whether we truly want—and are ready for—this new reality.

Science may soon make the dream of traveling to Mars a reality, but how will we live once we get there? How will we manage our basic human needs of food, water, and shelter on a planet known for its barren surface conditions, high radiation levels, and toxic dirt?

Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the amazing science of gravity. A fundamental force of nature, gravity shapes our entire universe. It sculpts galaxies and warps space and time. But gravity’s strange powers also affect our daily lives in the most unexpected ways. This is a story with surprises in store for Jim himself. In telling the story of gravity, his own understanding of the nature of reality comes to be challenged. Finally, Jim discovers that, despite incredible progress, gravity still has many secrets to unveil.

Jacob Ward travels the globe to investigate Decision Science. We imagine our conscious minds make most decisions but in reality we go through much of our lives on 'Autopilot'. And marketers and social media companies rely on it.
The first part offers you the owner’s manual for this autopilot. The second part, 'Weapons of Influence', explores how politicians, social media companies and corporate marketers use big data to hack decision-making system. The third part, 'Us vs. Them', shows how this autopilot biases fuel the nation's divisions and how to overcome them. The last part, 'The Wings of Angels', explores why hacking for good is an important scientific discovery; how people can hack their own minds to improve their lives and change the world for the better.