Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTooth and Claw: Praying Mantises
Investigating an insect known for eating its prey alive – including, at times, its own species - the praying mantis! With bulging eyes and a triangular head, this predator uses it specially adapted f…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Tooth and Claw: Leopards
Investigating an elusive big cat known for its excellent tree climbing abilities - the leopard! This master of camouflage is found from the south of Africa to the far east of Asia – a spotted predato…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Thirst for Water
On this episode of The Evidence, Claudia Hammond discusses all things hydration with a panel of experts. Where do our hydration guidelines come from? How do we determine the perfect amount of water w…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tooth and Claw: Harpy Eagles
Named after a beast from Greek mythology, the harpy eagle is widely considered to be the most powerful bird of prey due to its strong legs and huge talons. With a crown of feathers atop its head, and…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tooth and Claw: Killer Whales
Investigating the black-and-white apex predator of the sea – the killer whale! Able to predate even great white sharks, this marine mammal is the largest member of the dolphin family. From tropical s…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
The Life Scientific - Tim Peake
What's it like living underwater for two weeks? What's the trickiest part of training to be an astronaut? What are the most memorable sights you see from space? Several extreme questions, all of whic…
Published on 3 months ago
How does heat affect our health?
What effect will warming temperatures have on health? One place to look for answers is Bulgaria. In the summer of 2023, Bulgaria experienced numerous heatwaves, leading to the country experiencing on…
Published on 4 months ago
Unstoppable: Inge Lehmann
From growing up in a progressive Denmark to studying mathematics at a gender-segregated Cambridge University, Inge Lehmann had to power through the shock of cultural change to pursue her love of math…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Unstoppable: Tebello Nyokong
Dr Julia Ravey and Dr Ella Hubber are both scientists, but it turns out there’s a lot they don’t know about the women that came before them. In Unstoppable, Julia and Ella tell each other the hidden,…
Published on 5 months ago
Unstoppable: Kura Paul-Burke
Dr Julia Ravey and Dr Ella Hubber are both scientists, but it turns out there’s a lot they don’t know about the women that came before them. In Unstoppable, Julia and Ella tell each other the hidden,…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago