Bang! Week four
What do Liz, Dallas, Jem, Yan and Ed have in store for us this time?
In the latest report from the frontline of science, Liz Bonnin investigates recent research into the magnetic qualities of cows, while Dallas Campbell puts psychological priming to the test. Dr Yan Wong demonstrates why rockets work in space with the help of an underwater firework, and Jem Stansfield tries to put the programme in the space race.
More about the programme
Don't wake the python
Can you make enough light to escape without waking the slumbering snakes by a flame?
From Platform
As the programme comes together, Platform's Robyn Slingsby takes the chance to dabble with science.
From bbc.co.uk
Get all the information on this week's programme - and watch for up to three months after broadcast - on the BBC One website.
Go inside the science
Putting a doll into space
The edge of heaven
As mini-Dallas prepares to boldly go, what journey lies ahead? Where does outer space begin?
From OpenLearn
From Kepler to modern day scientists, follow the development of thought about the restless universe.
From the OU on iTunes U
What we know about the universe is expanding rapidly. Catch up with our series of videos on astronomy.
From the OU on iTunes U
Mahesh Anand of The Open University shares his discoveries from research carried out on samples of moon rocks.
Magnetic cows
Swapping polarity
North is north, and south is south - and while the twain might never meet, they might swap. Will pole shifts lead to magnetic mayhem?
Race for the pole
David Milstead searches for the elusive magnetic monopole in hopes of revolutionising technology.The power of suggestion
The measure of a man
Working out what a person is like from the clues they leave behind. It's not easy being a psychological profiler.
From the OU on iTunes U
Discover the scientific or theoretical explanations at the heart of cognitive psychology.
From the OU on iTunes U
Watch a collection of videos investigating case studies from the course Exploring Psychology.
Underwater fireworks
Creating subaqua life
Could you create an ecosystem underwater? See if you can create life in a bottle with the underwater challenge.
From the OU on iTunes U
Start a journey across the universe from your computer with planetary science.
And if you're really inspired...
Find out how you could start studying science with The Open University
Content last updated: 14/08/2009
