Dallas Campbell, Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield and Dr Yan Wong take on the scientific world by devising their own ingenious ways of explaining cutting-edge developments in technology.

The first episode tackles gait recognition, vortex rings, genetic engineering and an uncooked egg.

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This summer BBC One launches Bang Goes The Theory, a new series that looks at how science shapes the world around us.

From exploring the world’s most advanced technological breakthroughs to learning how we can test and manipulate scientific principles in our own backyard, this series will put scientific theory to the test.

From late July 2009, four presenters – Dallas Campbell, Liz Bonnin, Jem Stansfield and Dr Yan Wong – will pool their knowledge and their curiosity to put science into action in a series co-produced with The Open University (OU). With a PhD, a collection of science degrees and an enduring passion for all things scientific, the four presenters are the perfect group to bring cutting-edge science to the nation.

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