Science Podcasts

An ancient skull, uncovered decades ago in China, might well be humankind's closest relative...

With Lyme disease on the rise we're exploring the science behind this complex condition

T-rex dominated communities had fewer mid-sized predators - possibly because teen T-rexes filled the gap...

Could playing bagpipes help to expand the lungs and be beneficial if you are recovering from Covid?

What's a synapse, what does it do?

New research suggests that sharks use a "magnetic map" for long-distance navigation...

Pollen patties filled with enzymes may prevent bees from ingesting harmful pesticides

What is it, and do we accept it?

Breaking a pair-bond provokes cancer growth, and signs male baboons age faster as they ascend the social ladder...

Does counting calories really work? Could the universe ever implode? And what makes duct tape so sticky?

How do electric eels make electricity, and is behaviour heritable?

What is the latest with the coronavirus situation?

How does your spinal cord work?

There's mice flooding Australia, but are they dangerous?

A Metropolitan Police commissioner and a criminology PhD student discuss policing...

Why are crocodile scales so bumpy and not smooth?

Scientists fertilise eggs with sperm frozen in space for 5 years, and squid head for the ISS

Sharks are more than just their teeth

Why is there a shortage of PS5 chips, and games that feel like having a job.

What happens to the body during pregnancy?

Why did the rotary engine concept never take off, air pressure at altitude, and what hypnosis does to the brain...

Beyond the glory and the drama of football, what is the impact of increasing cultural, ethnic and religious diversity...

The battle of the sexes, why one nostril seems to work better sometimes, why we feel hot or cold, and why tennis...

Why are some unsure about getting the COVID vaccine?