Science Podcasts

A lift system to safely recover specimens of deep dwelling fish from 500 feet underwater has been developed by US...

What science lies behind the beautiful game?

How can new robots improve life for those suffering with osteoarthritis?

Would it be possible to eat any aliens we found?

Do food additives cause cancer? How do we get different eye and hair colours?

Echolocation in bats, aspirin for treating TB, and a new way to map the brain...

This week we’re leaving Earth in search of a new home. Is there a Planet B? How could we get there?

Any activity on your daily commute, like walking to the bus instead of just hopping in the car, might reduce your risk...

Did dinosaur blood survive for 65 million years? Is astrology scientific?

Why is skin to skin contact important for babies?

With pollen in the air, we're talking allergies. What exactly is an allergic response? Why are allergies on the...

We sniffed out an answer to this cool conundrum!

What's the latest on the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii?

Why don't I sneeze during the night? What causes me to cry all the time? How do shark repellents work?

What is the exercise paradox?

Knowing where Earth's freshwater is accumulating, or perhaps more critically, disappearing is of paramount...

A brainy panel of scientists from all disciplines gather around the microphones to answer your science questions.

Sampling space rocks, the perils of re-directing asteroids, and life on the first International Space Station.

Where does our water come from? And will it ever run out?

What causes neurons to die in MND and frontotemporal dementia?

What exactly is touch? Tactile shoppers, and the science behind the perfect hug...

Could a drug treatment for cancer in Tasmanian Devils be on the horizon?

How can you reduce pain after surgery? Why do thick fluids wobble when poured?