Podcast Episodes

Professor Fay Dowker: What is the problem of quantum gravity?

This week, we’re going on a search for the theory of everything.

The two main theories of physics are at odds with one another. Einstein's general rel…

6 years, 3 months ago

Jim Davies: How do you use your imagination?

Imagine, just for one moment, that you’re flying. What can you see? How high up are you? Can you feel the rush of wind in your face? Keep these thoug…

6 years, 3 months ago

Mark Miodownik: Are biodegradable plastics really better than traditional plastic?

You’ve probably bought something from a corner shop and taken it home in a plastic bag that says it’s biodegradable, or eaten takeaway food with a co…

6 years, 3 months ago

Dr Erin Macdonald: Is there any science in Star Trek?

This week we’re boldly going where no Science Focus Podcast has gone before.

Dr Erin Macdonald is the new science consultant for the Star Trek franchi…

6 years, 4 months ago

Adam Rutherford: Can science ever be rid of racism?

Adam Rutherford is a geneticist at the University College London, which has one of the most prestigious population, genetics and evolution department…

6 years, 4 months ago

Ross Barnett: Why should we be interested in prehistoric animals that aren’t dinosaurs?

In this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast we’re investigating long-extinct animals. No, not dinosaurs, they get plenty enough coverage alre…

6 years, 4 months ago

Samantha Alger: What can we do to save the bees?

We all appreciate the buzz of the humble bee in the garden, however, not a summer goes past without hearing news that our bee population is under thr…

6 years, 4 months ago

Marcel Danesi: Why do we want to believe lies?

We all love a good story, and sometimes a lie is more interesting to hear than the truth, but there is more to it than spinning a good yarn.

According…

6 years, 4 months ago

Dr Becky Smethurst: How do you actually find a black hole?

By day Dr Becky, is an astrophysicist, unravelling the mysteries of supermassive black holes, but by night entertains science buffs like us on her Yo…

6 years, 5 months ago

Hannah Fry: How much of our lives is secretly underpinned by maths?

Hopefully by now the last crumbs of mince pie will be wiped clean and Grandad has woken up from his Christmas day nap.

If you’re anything like us, tha…

6 years, 5 months ago