Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat 40 years as Observer science editor has taught Robin McKie
Robin McKie reflects on his 40 years as science editor for the Observer and tells Madeleine Finlay about the game-changing discoveries and scientific…
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Streams of medicines: how Switzerland cleaned up its act
Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crysta…
1 year ago
Streams of medicines: what’s hiding in the UK’s waterways?
The UK is known for its national parks: areas of outstanding natural beauty with rolling hills and crystal-clear streams and lakes. But research has …
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‘Parasites should get more fame’: the nominees for world’s finest invertebrate
Invertebrates don’t get the attention lavished on cute pets or apex predators, but these unsung heroes are some of the most impressive and resilient …
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Keto: what’s the science behind the diet?
While other diet fads come and go, the ultra low carbohydrate Keto diet seems to endure. But as scientists begin to understand how the diet works, mo…
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The rise and fall of DNA testing company 23andMe
The genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another twist in the story of a company that promised a pioneering approach to precision h…
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Where do our early childhood memories go?
It’s a mystery that has long puzzled researchers. Why can’t we remember our early childhood experiences? Freud called the phenomenon infantile amnesi…
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What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe
Dark energy, the mysterious force powering the expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening over time, according to a major cosmological survey…
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A mysterious millionaire and the quest to live under the sea
Before billionaires dreamed of setting up communities on Mars, the ocean was seen as the next frontier in human habitation. Reviving this dream is De…
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Use it or lose it: how to sharpen your brain as you age
Many of us believe that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of ageing, but a new study looking at how our skills change with age challenges that …
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