Podcast Episodes

Trailer: 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle

The epic space story of a sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever. Told by the Nasa astronauts and team who made it happen. Our multi-award-winning podcast is back, hosted by space scientist M…

Published on 2 months ago

The science of ageing

This week, Cameroon’s Paul Biya announced his plan to run for an 8th term as president at the grand old age of 92. So, we have elected to investigate the science of ageing.

First, we ask if a 60-year-…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

How dust affects the world

This week, a new report into the dangers that sand and dust storms pose to the world's health and economy has inspired us to delve in the science of dust.

First, we look at the report by the World Met…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sharks, albatrosses, the Jaws theme and fishing

Shark Awareness Day on 14th July sends us on a deep dive into marine biology.

First, we learn how shark-inspired materials could help make aeroplane flights more efficient.

Next, we hear about the fish…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cargo ships, chemical spills and caribou

The X-Press Pearl shipping disaster takes us on a voyage through shipping-related science.

First, we learn about how pollution from the X-Press Pearl explosion impacted the foundation of the marine f…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

A roarsome episode

This week, Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae has been unveiled at London's Natural History Museum. This newly described herbivorous dinosaur has inspired us to take a stomp through the science of ancient…

Published on 3 months ago

Some really cool science

This week, the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers at ice hockey’s Stanley Cup championship, which sent us skating into ice-related science.

First up, we hear about an ancient ice skate that’s b…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Defuse and diffuse

World War II bombs were defused in Cologne, Germany, which has inspired us to explore the science of diffusion and defusing!

First, we hear how new, artificially intelligent video generators are model…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaming-inspired science

This week, get ready for a whole loot box of gaming-related stories!

First up, we find out about a video game that could give people the power to battle misinformation.

We also hear how scientists are…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mission unexpectedly possible

With the new Mission Impossible film playing in cinemas, the Unexpected Elements team is channelling Tom Cruise’s energy to see if scientists can push the boundaries of what is considered ‘impossible…

Published on 4 months ago