Science Podcasts

What traits make urban birds successful?

How can we go about dealing with depression?

We follow the history of radioactivity from its discovery to uses, good and bad.

Listener Jon keeps his pet frogs in a terrarium. If he sealed it, who would win: the frogs or the plants?

What's the evidence that a facemask works for SARS-CoV-2, and is the lockdown working?

Your questions answered, including what is in the planet's interior, and where do viruses come from in the first...

Ebola, SARS, rabies... Bats are replete with lethal pathogens. But why?

A doctor, a faith leader and an historian discuss the implications of the coronavirus crisis. Will it transform our...

Genetics, geoscience, chemistry and komodo dragons - check out our latest show!

Will ozone kill coronavirus? Should I wear a facemask? And how does menthol clear your nose?

Here's a bit more from our recent show...

APOCALYPSE is a Greek word meaning revelation. But it has taken on a darker meaning, especially now...

How similar is lettuce grown in space to lettuce grown on Earth?

We take a detailed look at the coronavirus - from how it affects the body, to developing a vaccine..

The scientific basis for the tactics deployed against SARS-CoV-2 doesn't currently have an end game...

How is the new Coronavirus affecting the gaming industry?

How can colours affect how we feel?

How does the immune system respond to SARS-CoV-2?

Seagulls use human touch as a cue to identify good food - but how exactly do you test that?

Should religious rules about diet be ignored to save the planet?

We look at some clever solutions for sustaining cities into the future...

Fusion could be the most sustainable source of energy in the future. But how much can we get out of it?

How to slow down Covid-19, problem marine plastics, and does hot water freeze faster than cold water?

The UK stance is currently at odds with the response across Europe. Is this the right approach to controlling the...