Science Podcasts

From a replacement pancreas for diabetes and a retinal implant to restore sight for some forms of blindness, what...

The complex branching patterns seen in the growth of tissues in the lungs, kidneys and pancreas have an elegantly...

Does cooking burn off alcohol?

The evolution of a juvenile-like skull and brain structure has been critical to the success of modern birds.

Scientists make the surprising discovery that the identity of the microbes in our mouth are not controlled by genetics.

How strong are earth's tectonic plates? A fundamental lack of understanding has existed on this question, until...

Highly-targeted antibiotics that can exclusively hit C. difficile have been discovered.

This week, we take a trip down memory lane. What are memories? And how scientists can implant false memories or wipe...

How does your pet dog's intelligence compare to other animals?

An interview with AstraZeneca about how they invent and market medicine.

Would you ever consider donating your genome to research? We meet a man who has, and find out why.

Researchers have used a novel technique to understand coral loss over a period of 240 years.

New research suggests it's not just aging eggs that can harm chances of pregnancy.

We explore how drugs get from the bench to your bedside, and what the future holds for pharmaceuticals.

Biomarkers for epilepsy, how fish can recognise faces, insect anti-anti aphrodisiacs, and why striving for novelty may...

Why do our clothes dry even though the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius?

This month, Space Boffins says goodbye to Cassini ahead of its grand finale...

Why do people scream when falling from buildings? How do bombs affect the environment? How do aeroplanes land safely?

We answer your questions with our expert panel - plant scientist Beverley Glover, mathematician James Grime, physicist...

Can bacteria influence the sex life of animals? Well, a serendipitous discovery made by researchers at UC Berkeley and...

Can we 3D print rhino horn? How do cats eat and purr at the same time?

Hairy insides protect us from the full force of fluids racing through our bodies, according to researchers at the...

Can we eliminate flies and mosquitoes from our ecosystem and live in peace? When will the universe end? Chris Smith...

Is science set up to predict or prepare for world-ending events?