Interviews about History

In 2050, we'll hit 'peak phosphorus' just when our population is at its highest and demand for food will...

If milk makes you unwell, is it actually the lactose you're intolerant to?

The latest from the British 'Pompeii'...

What are the different weapons in the fight against poaching, and can the battle ever be won?

The story of the world-famous primatologist, and her tragic battle against poaching.

It's been over 50 years since this satellite launched and its long-since been decommisioned but what happens when...

One way to get advance artificial intelligence would be to to try and mimick evolution...

When we talk about artificial intelligence, what do we actually mean?

DNA from 18th century teeth reveals plague secrets

What is the sugar tax, why is it being imposed and, most importantly, will it work?

What makes Cambridge Science Festival so special?

Synchronising comes naturally to humans, from the way we breath to the way we walk, is it the secret to our success?

How can scientists become great communicators? FameLab can help.

There are two remaining samples of the smallpox virus: should we destroy them?

Should scientists be allowed to give viruses dangerous properties to study how to combat them?

Smallpox was the first disease ever to be wiped out by science, but how did we do it?

The UK's longest running study turned 70 this week, so what did we learn?

Einstein predicted gravitational waves a century ago with the publication of his theory of general relativity. But what...

There's been a lot of excitement surrounding the discovery but how does this fit within our wider ideas about...

Gravitational waves made a big splash around the world but why has their detection revolutionised astronomy and physics?

Everyone is talking about how great the discovery is but does it have any applications?

Is kissing really seen as romantic the world over? It's less common than you might think...

X-rays can reveal the internal anatomical details of certain fossils

Did you know the Brits drank coffee before tea? That not enough grounds were grounds for divorce? Or that goats...