Science Podcasts

We're exploring the cutting edge of materials science.

Why are they so unhappy in monogamous relationships?"

Why do I get cold feet but sweaty armpits? Could we colonise another galaxy? And more... It's Q&A Time!

This month Space Boffins contemplates the missing universe.

Could electricity go wireless? How much calcium is in a cup of tea? Why can slime change colour with heat?

Smart needle automatically detects and injects in the right place - now a reality!

US scientists have engineered into yeast the genes needed to make the key chemicals in cannabis.

This week, we’re being invaded! We explore invasive species: how they sneak in, why they disrupt nature, and how to...

We know the effects of getting drunk, but why are some parts of the brain more affected than others?

Lab-grown meat: should we steak our future on it?

Do aliens exist? Is breast milk "best"? How are buildings demolished?

Misidentified cultured cells, frogs that sing underwater, genes for longevity, and brain cell size and IQ

What does running do for you, and why do we do it at all? This week, the science of sprinting.

Stiffer cell walls and a diminished charge enable resistant bacteria to sidestep common antibiotics.

Grass species found to be stealing genes from neighbouring plants...

Why are hail stones different sizes? Why do my palms get sweaty? Why do animals moult?

How can scientists encourage healthy behaviour change?

We're celebrating the 150th birthday of the chemist's best friend...

Why are some people better than others at accents and imitation?

An experimental drug can prevent, and even reverse, muscle changes in asthmatic airways...

Swallowing a pill as a new way to take medication.

What's CERN all about? Why are my eyes red when I'm drunk? How does carbon capture work?

How good were prehistoric spears?

It’s Q&A time… We're taking on your pet ponderings and animal-inspired questions.