Children at the Imax theatre © Science and Society Picture Library
Media
Information about science reaches UK society through a variety of different media, including news reports, film, TV, radio and online media such as podcasts, blogs and video streaming. This variety helps to bring science issues to life and to connect with the public's imagination.
Find out how it's done by exploring our list of links to some popular sources of scientific information in the UK.
Radio
Radio reveals the people behind the science. Here we have listed some of the
science radio programmes regularly broadcast in the UK.
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science journalism
Science journalists aim to explain science in a way that the public can understand. They work in
popular print, broadcasting and other media. Newspapers © Duc Do - iStockphoto
Film and television
Like radio, film and television brings science directly into our living rooms. A number of
popular science television programmes are broadcast in the UK.
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Books
Looking for a good book to read about science...how do you know which one to choose? Many science books win prizes and some websites provide reviews of popular books. Find a good book to read today!
podcasts
Science communicators use podcasting as a means of directly reaching a wider audience. Read our list of the best
science-related podcasts from the UK.
Optical notebook wheel mouse with reflection © Erik Reis - iStockphoto
Video clips
There are many opportunities to watch or listen to science programmes and debates online. Explore our list of sites that offer
live webcasts or pre-recorded programmes.
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Lectures in Science
Take the opportunity to learn from some UK scientists with a reputation for excellence in science. Watch and listen to some of their lectures here.
Woman in front of painting, Colombia - photographer Mat Wright copyright British Council
