BBC Science Focus Magazine

Ideas we like… on lockdown

Put on a science show

hen things are getting a bit much, stick on an hour of science TV. The BBC is busy putting its rich library of educational series back up on iPlayer. There’s Brian Cox’s brilliant series for those who need a little help bringing the Solar System to life, and for those who need something soothing. And if all else fails, there are plenty of boxsets of old David Attenborough shows available now.

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