Science Podcasts

Are there increases in miscarriage ratesa and why are rats used in experiments?

Hospitals: past, present and future.

Three medical students tell us what it's like at the 250 year old Addenbrooke's hospital

A new drug duo against HIV may eliminate the need for debilitating lifelong treatment.

Could a jaunt to Jupiter be the physics-version of anti-wrinkle cream?

We look at gene tests claiming to reveal everything from cancer risk to sporting ability.

Why does the BCG vaccine cause swelling and where does moisturiser go when you put it o...

Naughty nurses, tonsil guillotines and cocaine - 250 years of Addebrooke's hospital.

It was discovered over 100 years ago but are we any closer to defeating the disease?

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are on Mars...

More methane is accidentally released by the oil and gas industry than previously thought.

Is soap really all it's cracked up to be?

Researchers have linked genes that make dogs sociable with an important area in our DNA.

Ancient proteins, mosquito nets, resourceful plants and cocktail party conversations...

What is autophagy and how do we see distant stars?

New research reveals bees can have emotions!

A look at a recent report on the evolutionary origins of violence in our species.

Kat Arney investigates the many mysteries surrounding the notorious Bermuda Triangle.

We put your questions to a selection of superstar scientists...

Fat is bad? Not always, some fats may in fact help fight obesity-related disease.

How do we get bright images of planets and why do distant lights seem to blink?

Illuminating the new light based technologies looking to provide a brighter future.

Could testing of nuclear weapons lead to earthquakes?

And how are medicines named and how do HIV protective drugs work ?