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Science and technology
Astronomy on BBC Four since 1957, and the online channels that explain one idea properly. All of these leave you understanding something you didn't before.
On TV
Online
- Steve MouldScience explainers built around experiments you can see working.
- Stand-up MathsMaths videos, puzzles and investigations by Matt Parker.
- NumberphileMathematicians explaining favourite numbers and problems, filmed by Brady Haran.
- The Royal InstitutionScience talks, demonstrations and the Christmas Lectures.
- Hannah FryMaths and science on TV, radio, podcasts and YouTube.
- MrwhosethebossPhone and gadget reviews and technology explainers by Arun Maini.
- Look Mum No ComputerElectronic instruments built from old technology, synth builds and music.
- Tom ScottShort films about places, history and how things work; the series Tom Scott: England.
- Sixty SymbolsPhysics and astronomy explained by researchers at the University of Nottingham.
- Periodic VideosA film for every element, and plenty of chemistry beyond, from the University of Nottingham.
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