Science Podcasts

Scihub makes research papers available for free. Could users be in danger? Daniel Himmelstein says no...

You come home after being out in the bitter cold, and there's a fly. How'd it get there?

It's full of hydrogen and oxygen, so why is water incombustible?

What happens when you get too hot?

There seems to be a generational deficit among the young in the UK when it comes to voting. Why?

It’s a look at the science behind the headlines! Health, climate, forensics, and a sci-fi thriller...

Find out what games broadcaster Louise Blain loves... and hates!

And why do dogs pee on upright objects?

It's not just wheat that has ears! Noise is having a knock-on effect on plant reproduction across the field...

And does failure get any easier...

We’re looking at how to improve the green credentials of the homes we live in...

Scientists have highlighted a receptor in the brain that might be a useful drug target in anorexia...

Scientists are unearthing Neanderthal genetics thanks to a breakthrough in DNA analysis

How does data get compressed without any getting lost? A data scientist explains...

This month, we're musing over the mind.

Islamophobia can take many forms. But why does it happen?

Why are broadcasters turning to FIFA for their crowd sounds? And we celebrate WrestleMania!

A new treatment for paracetamol overdose found more effective than current one, tested in mice

This week we go radio ga-ga, taking a look at the science in your radio!

If the AZ vaccine causes blood clots, why do affected individuals have low platelets?

Quantum hats on! This week's 'exciting' question is about particle physics...

Antisemitism is a deep rooted problem with a long history...

Mixing vaccines, and risk factors for brain blood clots...

The link between gaming loot boxes and problem gambling is "robustly verified", according to a new report...