Science Podcasts

Coronavirus variants, the latest on the vaccines and vaccine hesitancy, and why big flu outbreaks might be hot on Covid...

Why do we age? Why not evolve to be better at repairing ourselves? Also, the basis of PCR tests for Covid-19...

Applying what we know about life on Earth, to space

What goes into having a sense of taste?

How do you deal with a manuscript that’s so fragile you can’t touch it, or an old canvas that needs touching up?

Meet the most critical coronavirus variants. Plus: catching a serial killer; and fish gaining limbs...

We're tackling increasing education gaps, stressed out parents & teachers, and the changing world of work...

Tracking down the location of the mysterious land of Punt, and the genes we're ignoring in COVID cases...

Scientists have shown that antidepressant paroxetine may be useful in osteoarthritis...

"Why is boredom so tiring?","Why can't I find something to do?" Turns out boredom science is...

Throughout history, how does nutrition affect the rich and the poor?

Was the Arctic ocean once actually freshwater?

Pigs that play video games, and we review Little Nightmares II

What happens to people who go into space?

Two distinguished peace makers discuss war crimes, conflict and justice...

From novel clinical trials to vaccine passports, we're answering the crucial vaccine questions

Female crickets listen to male songs to pick their partner. It seems they're getting distracted...

Could a baby grow in space?

We discuss the boom and bust cycles of Covid-19 outbreaks, and hear why ants might invade your kettle...

How does haemorrhage hurt?

Join Chris & Leigh as they discuss GameStop shares and Xbox's record profits.

The Australian government is demanding the tech giant pays for news content

Addiction can take many forms and it’s worth remembering that none of us are immune to its temptations...

Neutron stars, astronaut recruitment and Yuri Gagarin are up for discussion this month...