Science Podcasts

Censorship seems to be as old as society itself. But why do we do it?

We're answering your questions, and picking apart the science behind the headlines...

Bugs do it. And vertebrates - and even humans. How do you eat poison and get away with it?

Why AstraZeneca halted their coronavirus vaccine trial, signs vapers are at 5 times the risk, and the role of...

We discuss Covid-19 long haul symptoms, why we've locked down the world, and where new and emerging infections...

Discrimination seems to be engrained in human nature. We explore the consequences and remedies...

We take a look at the future of telescopes...

And why does sugar get onion smells off my skin, and are aluminium cooking pots harmful to health...

We're talking about "latchkey incontinence" this week...

Too embarrassed to share your dreams? You might be able to skip the psychologist altogether...

We discuss why some people with coronavirus have no symptoms, and answer queries about food additives and the edge of...

With incredible temperatures in August, what's so special about Death Valley?

How your ear muscles betray you and oily fish combats heart failure

We're asking whether war is a natural part of human society?

Using the accelerometer in your phone to tell you if you're over the driving limit

We've unpacked the evidence - and the gaps in the evidence - surrounding the origin of the coronavirus...

And why certain sounds make you shudder, and what's the treatment for insomnia...

How a specific gene is regulated effects how likely you are to develop PTSD

What actually is play? And why is it so important?

What makes our genetic ancestry so compelling?

How can gardeners garden sustainably as climate conditions change?

We reflect on the answer, and we explain the bright silver sparkles you see when looking at a bright blue sky...

Six-year-old Jonathan sent us this question after it stumped his dad...

What are the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic?