Synopsis
Dara looks at the father of modern physics, Einstein. Plus, Mark Miodownik takes a fridge apart and Marcus Brigstocke attempts to get to grips with dark energy.
- Programme: Dara O'Briain's Science Club
- Series: 1
- Episode: 2: Albert Einstein
- Channel: BBC HD
- Broadcast year: 2012
- Science
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