8. In the Habit
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Uncharted with Hannah Fry
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What is the secret to ageing well? Humankind has been in search of an answer for millions of years. But one man believes he may have found the beginnings of an answer, and it’s hiding in a convent. Hannah Fry tells a tale of a single scatter graph which might reveal the key to longevity. Presenter: Hannah Fry Executive Producer: Martin Smith Series Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter Episode Producer: Lauren Armstrong-Carter A series for Radio 4 by BBC Science in Cardiff.
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