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Klingon creator interview
Klingon language: interview with creator Marc Okrand
29/04/2010

Since its creation for the Star Trek films more than 20 years ago, the Klingon language has evolved into a phenomenon. Andy Ridgway spoke to Klingon's creator Marc Okrand for the June issue of Focus. Here's the audio in full:

Na'vi language
Na'vi language: interview with creator
29/04/2010

Move over Klingon, the Na'vi language from the blockbuster Avatar is the new kid on the block of artificial languages. Andy Ridgway interviewed its creator Paul Frommer for the June edition of Focus. Here's the audio in full:

Na'vi language
Na'vi language audio phrases
29/04/2010

Na'vi from the blockbuster Avatar is the new artificial language in town, so you'd better brush up on your pronounciation. Andy Ridgway quizzed Na'vi creator Paul Frommer on the essential phrases for everyday use.

Klingon phrases
Klingon language audio phrases
29/04/2010

Since its creation for Star Trek, Klingon has evolved into a phenomenon. Andy Ridgway quizzed US linguist d'Armond Speers - who spoke only Klingon to his son for the first three years of his child's life - on useful everyday phrases.

10 greatest ever beasts
10 greatest ever beasts
23/10/2009

Thank God they’re extinct! These colossal creatures could crush today’s titans with ease. Peter Hurrell encounters the fiercest animals of all time.

Gay Gene
Gay genetics
01/06/2009

Straight, gay or bisexual, most of us believe that we were born that way. So is sexual orientation in our DNA? JV Chamary goes in search of the gay gene

Another day at the office
Another day at the office
01/07/2008

You’re about to leave the house for work. Don’t forget your lunch, your brolly and your silver fireproof suit. JV Chamary meets the researchers who risk their lives daily to carry out the most dangerous jobs in science.

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