Podcast Episodes

Does my toilet make sense?

Despite being a universal need, talking about our toilet use and the infrastructure that aids us remains somewhat taboo. Whilst sectors like telecomm…

6 years ago

What is the smallest particle?

What is the smallest particle of matter? How does radiation affect our bodies? And, how is particle physics useful in our everyday lives?

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6 years ago

How do I learn maths when school’s shut?

What’s the importance of zero, and how was it discovered? How do scientists calculate Pi’s infinite digits? Why do so many people find maths difficul…

6 years ago

Why do you sweat more than me?

If you're an exercise fan, you'll know that sweating is how our bodies keep us cool, but how much water we lose and which bits of us get wettest depe…

6 years, 1 month ago

What makes a spider spin a web?

If you have ever watched a spider as it works to build a web, spiralling inwards with a thread of silk, that intersects each glistening spoke with a …

6 years, 1 month ago

How can I reduce stress?

Listener Keith from Lincolnshire wants to know how to reduce stress as he is under extreme pressure as a firefighter. Not only does he have to cope …

6 years, 1 month ago

Will a placebo boost my sports performance?

In medicine, it’s long been recognised that a placebo, a sham medicine or treatment, can have a powerful positive effect on a patient’s health. Part …

6 years, 1 month ago

Can science explain why I love shopping?

If you've ever felt the urge to shop till you drop, then you may already know about some of the clever ways retailers convince us to consume. From fl…

6 years, 2 months ago

Can I trust DNA ancestry tests?

Many of us are fascinated by our ancestry: knowing where our families came from can give us a sense of identity and roots. Tracing your family tree i…

6 years, 2 months ago

What are scientists doing about coronavirus?

Since the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus late last year, health workers and governments have been rushing to limit transmission by deploying…

6 years, 2 months ago