Science Podcasts

Why do our tummies rumble? Why are some people ticklish? Why do people grind their teeth?

Find out all about Europe's mission to Mercury!

Marine month continues with the Naked Scientists as we move out from the beach to the coastal waters in search of the...

Cambridge University neuroscientists have invented a memory-boosting app called GameShow, designed to help patients in...

Some beaches are made of silky sands, and elsewhere pebbles are plentiful... But why?

Dive into our marine month with a trip to the beach; from building supreme sandcastles to the sponge that's saving...

UCL researchers have created a device for patients with nystagmus - wobbliness of the eyes. Instead of being able to...

Could your weight affect how well your flu vaccine works? Is too much sparkling water bad for you? Why does head hair...

How do birds end up with differently-shaped eggs?

Recent heatwaves had everyone reaching for the sunscreen. But what effect are they having on our health?

Would you trust a robot to grow your food, to operate on you, to fight a war on your behalf, or to save your life in an...

Is it possible to create noise-cancelling headphones, but for an apartment?

From deep underwater into outer space, how does our heart cope with the extremes?

Why do we speak in different accents? How did viruses arise? Why do our noses run?

Neglected tropical diseases, including TB, Zika, malaria and schistosomiasis go under the microscope...

We’re literally getting inside our genes, as we explore chromosomes through a 3-dimensional virtual reality art, music...

Does being hot help to warm up your muscles quicker?

A panel of experts tackle your sci-curious questions: Do we only use 10% of our brain? Can technology create...

The Space Boffins return to our nearest planetary neighbour: Mars.

Cyber crime is going up: are we taking enough precautions?

What causes IBS and what can we do about it? Are there some foods you shouldn't eat if your gallbladder's...

This week we examine the ultimate question: how did life originate?

How would you have sex in zero-gravity? Are eggs viable in space? What is cold fusion?

What happens to muscles in space? Can any animals become invisible? What actually makes a waterproof coat waterproof?