Interviews with Scientists

Spectroscopes have been used to discover what stars and planets are made of, as well as to find new elements here on...

The discovery of Hydrogen paved the way for a better understanding of the elements that make up the Universe.

Gravity is all around us, but it took some forward thinking experiments to prove how vital it is to our Universe...

We know now that the Earth goes around the Sun, not the other way around. But how was this intellectual leap made?

Archimedes' principle, and the "Eureka" moment of its discovery is one of the most famous experiments...

The panel discuss the various frustrations and complications of working with such a controversial plant.

Anita Sengupta reveals what it is like to have an ambitious and visionary neurosurgeon as her Dad...

The story of a remarkable man Dr Robin Sengupta, who started his career as an eight year old boy, selling fruit in a...

Why were Newcastle scientists flying all the way over to India to conduct cutting edge research?

What can a human brain slice reveal about epilepsy? We measure the electrical activity of tissue removed following...

Botox, one of the deadliest toxins ever discovered by humans, is found in off sausages, helps iron out wrinkles, and...

Brain surgery comes to a successful close. We meet the scientist who receives the removed human brain tissue...

A patient prepares to have his brain tumour removed. But what will happen to the sliced out tissue? Will it be burnt...

Many headlines report on the risk of cannabis users developing schizophrenia, but the real story is much more...

Chemicals in cannabis have shown promising results in halting the growth of cancerous cells in the lab. But will this...

Why do the chemicals from marijuana affect our brains and are there any medical applications for these compounds?

You've probably heard a lot about weed, and maybe even tried it, but how much do you know about the...

Do you use more happy phrases in a day? A new study shows that languages are biased towards more positive words.

This month, Cambridge scientists are battling it out in an effort to become the city's FameLab champion! We hear...

A new study claims that teenage dads might be more likely to have babies with birth defects.

Despite international efforts, our ozone layer may still be at risk from chemicals that are currently unregulated...

One in three people is affect by heart disease. A new development in nanotech could help prevent the build up of...

What can we do to defend ourselves against cyber-criminals exploiting smartphones to steal our personal data?

Most folks know to wipe their phone before selling it, but few realise their contacts, emails and naked selfies may...