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CRISPR—Series 1

A story of the discovery of genetic scissors that accidentally enabled fast gene editing.

Jet Streams—Series 1

The story of a volcanic eruption that accidentally revealed the jet streams.

The Coelacanth—Series 1

The story of a fish that was discovered 66 million years after its 'extinction'.

The Big Bang—Series 1

Adam Hart investigates the accidental discovery of the evidence for the Big Bang.

Viagra—Series 1

Adam Hart investigates the accidental discovery of a little blue pill that changed sex.

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