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The Secret Genius of Modern Life

Wednesday 2 Apr 2025

Co-produced by The Open University, The Secret Genius of Modern Life, the show that unpacks the amazing science and mind-boggling innovation behind everyday objects, is back for its third series! Once again, Prof. Hannah Fry will be your hammer-wielding, tech-savvy tour guide to the extraordinary stories behind everything from Air fryers to Rollercoasters. This series was supported by leading OU academic expertise from the School of Engineering & Innovation.

Watch all episodes on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001f1tg

Request a free poster here: https://connect.open.ac.uk/science-technology-engineering-and-maths/the-secret-genius-of-modern-life/