Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNeonics dispute, Hygenic bees, Hip-hop MRI
The results of the first large-scale field study looking at neonicotinoid pesticides and their impact on bees has caused controversy. It was carried …
8 years, 9 months ago
Sex bias in biology, Engineering prize, Olympic bats, Angry Chef
Teams from all over the world have been looking at the differences between male and female mice. They've assessed hundreds of characteristics, from w…
8 years, 9 months ago
Forensics Centre in Dundee; D'Arcy Thompson centenary; Scottish science adviser; Coffee and climate
The Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee has expanded to test new psychoactive substances. Adam Rutherford tal…
8 years, 9 months ago
Science in Fire Prevention
Applying scientific techniques to reduce fire risk in tall buildings. We look at practical measures to prevent building fires and also how science ca…
8 years, 10 months ago
Early Humans Were Even Earlier Than We Thought
Early human fossils from Morocco suggest our ancestors walked the earth much earlier than previously thought. Human ancestral fossils from the area w…
8 years, 10 months ago
The Importance of Basic Research
Adam Rutherford discusses the relationship between basic and applied scientific research with guests at the Hay Festival.
Adam is joined by the Astro…
8 years, 10 months ago
Sherpas - dolphin rescue - quantum computing - hot lavas
The superior performance of Sherpa guides on Mountain Everest is legendary. New findings reveal how their bodies make the most of low oxygen levels a…
8 years, 10 months ago
Childhood cancers - Ghana telescope - Nano-listening device for cells - Ancient whales
Adam Rutherford goes the pathology archive of Great Ormond Street Hospital in London to hear how tumour samples from child patients about one hundred…
8 years, 11 months ago
Violins - Social networks and cliques in great tits and snow monkeys - Exploring DNA and art
Classical music fans will know well the legendary violins made by the likes of Stradivarius and Guarneri in the 17th and 18th century. But new acoust…
8 years, 11 months ago
The moral brain, stem cell developments, ancient DNA in cave dirt, mangrove forest
Adam Rutherford talks to neuroscientist Molly Crockett about moral decision-making in the brain. She combined brain scanning with a test involving mo…
8 years, 11 months ago