Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
Radio 4,·155 episodes
Freeze Me When I Die
Can you freeze dead people and bring them back? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate
14 Dec 2024,·28 mins
Night Walkers
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate sleepwalking.
07 Dec 2024,·28 mins
A Lemon-Powered Spaceship
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate how many lemons it takes to power a spaceship?
30 Nov 2024,·29 mins
Be More Athlete
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate what makes a good athlete.
23 Nov 2024,·29 mins
Invincible Moss Piglets
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain stress test tardigrades: would they survive an apocalypse?
16 Nov 2024,·28 mins
The Shock Factor
Dara Ó Briain and Hannah Fry investigate the mystical power of lightning.
09 Nov 2024,·28 mins
The Taste of Words
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate why some people can literally taste words.
02 Nov 2024,·29 mins
In the Groove
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain get in the groove as they investigate the science of rhythm.
26 Oct 2024,·30 mins
Mirror, Mirror
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain apply their scientific super-powers to all things shiny.
19 Oct 2024,·30 mins
The 5 Second Rule
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the science behind the 5 Second Rule.
04 Oct 2024,·28 mins
Space Bubbles
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate giant bubbles...
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Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain answer your quirkiest questions with science.
27 Sep 2024,·2 mins
The Impossible Number
What is the 'imaginary' number - and why is it so incredibly useful?
14 Feb 2023,·41 mins
The Mind Numbing Medicine
'How do anaesthetics work?' asks Alicia.
07 Feb 2023,·43 mins
The Resurrection Quest
Can we bring extinct species back from the dead?
31 Jan 2023,·38 mins
The Puzzle of the Pyramids
Did aliens build the pyramids!?
24 Jan 2023,·36 mins
The Magnetic Mystery
What is a magnetic field? wonders Lucas.
17 Jan 2023,·43 mins
The Case of the Blind Mind's Eye
'Why can't I see images in my mind?' asks Jude from Australia.
10 Jan 2023,·43 mins
The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut
“How does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?” asks Les Walker
20 Sep 2022,·39 mins,·
The Riddle of Red-Eyes and Runny-Noses
“Are allergies really on the increase?” wonders Ally
13 Sep 2022,·36 mins
The Problem of Infinite Pi(e)
'How did we discover pi? How do we know that it’s infinite and never repeats?' asks Alex.
06 Sep 2022,·35 mins
The Suspicious Smell
Why do our bodies smell? And does our smell influence how much we like each other?
30 Aug 2022,·38 mins
The Wild and Windy Tale
“How do winds start and why do they stop?” asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
23 Aug 2022,·38 mins
The Case of The Missing Gorilla
'How can I be immersed in a book, and still notice my name?' asks Charlotte.
16 Aug 2022,·37 mins
The Colour Conundrum
'How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?’ asks Maya Crocombe.
24 Mar 2022,·35 mins
The Turn of the Tide
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
17 Mar 2022,·34 mins
The Shocking White Hair
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
10 Mar 2022,·34 mins
Surprising Symmetries
We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
03 Mar 2022,·33 mins
The Weird Waves of Wi-Fi
“How does Wi-Fi work - is it magic?” asks Abby
24 Feb 2022,·34 mins
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Why do my teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning? asks Michelle.
17 Feb 2022,·33 mins
