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The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

Description: Investigating how human knowledge of the universe has developed over time.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2010
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: April 27, 2010
Presented By: Michael Mosley
Genre: Documentary
Networks: BBC, BBC Two

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