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The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 27, 2010
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 6
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion(2010)

TMDB Rating: 7.2 (12 votes)

Overview

Michael Mosley takes an informative and ambitious journey exploring how the evolution of scientific understanding is intimately interwoven with society's historical path

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Season 1

6 episodes • 2010

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1What Is Out There?Apr 27, 20100.0
2What Is the World Made Of?May 4, 20100.0
3How Did We Get Here?May 11, 20100.0
4Can We Have Unlimited Power?May 18, 20100.0
5What Is the Secet of Life?May 25, 20100.0
6Who Are We?Jun 1, 20100.0

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