Science Podcasts

Kangaroo mothercare, why we all look different, what's the capacity of the human brain and why do some songs get...

In recognition of world AIDS day, which took place on the 1st December, we find out about recent developments in...

Methane podcast from Chemistry World - the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Will the universe expand faster than the speed of light in the future? Is this even possible? Will there be a big...

In this NewsFlash we explore the link between jetlag and forgetfulness, discover a moon with an oxygen atmosphere, and...

How heavy is the Earth? How do snakes digest huge meals? Should I fear falling bullets? We take on these questions and...

What's more accurate, vehicle speed according to a GPS unit, or the speedometer? Also, what causes the Earth'...

This week, we look into the problem of sewage and sanitation in Tanzania and reveal a new design of bicycle that could...

The International Space Station celebrated 10 years of habitation this month, pushing the boundaries of our knowledge...

Nicotine podcast from Chemistry World - the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Does your shopping basket contain chocolate, biscuits and shampoo? If it does, you may be unwittingly contributing to...

What happens inside the shell of a chrysalis? Does the caterpillar turn into a protein-y mush or does it simply grow...

In this NewsFlash, we find out how lasers can cut complications in cataract surgery, why some people are allergic to...

IQ-elevating agents that can boost brain power are being used by over 10% of university students. But how do these...

We explore bistable structures and how they can be manipulated for engineering potential periscopes and protecting...

How do space travellers navigate, can you swallow in microgravity, does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss, is...

This week, we continue our insight into Malaria to discover a new drug that could replace current drug quinine, to...

Luciferin podcast from Chemistry World - the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry

How the synchrotron is revealing better treatments for conditions like hypertension and pre-eclampsia...

It seems that hardly a week goes by without a major earthquake striking somewhere in the world, which may be why many...

In this buzzing Question of the Week we find out how many bees are required to cook a human bee-ing. How much honey...

In this NewsFlash, we discover that happiness is in the here and now, as thinking about something other than the task...

We set sail to discover the science of sustainable shipping in this week's Naked Scientists. We visit an enormous...