Home of the best science programmes from BBC Radio 4 introduced by Dr. Alex Lathbridge.
Radio 4,·62 episodes
The story of a volcanic eruption that accidentally revealed the jet streams.
19 Aug 2020,·14 mins
The story of a fish that was discovered 66 million years after its 'extinction'.
12 Aug 2020,·14 mins
Adam Hart investigates the accidental discovery of the evidence for the Big Bang.
05 Aug 2020,·14 mins
Adam Hart investigates the accidental discovery of a little blue pill that changed sex.
29 Jul 2020,·14 mins
Can we control the dark side of the internet?
22 Jul 2020,·28 mins
Did the World Wide Web's Utopian ideals spread crime and obscenity?
29 mins
The origins of the internet, and why nobody thought of making it secure.
Richard Dawson on the UK's engineering infrastructure, flooding and climate change.
14 mins
Jennifer Leaning on human migration, the environment and climate change.
Geographer Mary Edwards on the melting of ice in the Arctic and climate change.
13 mins
Environmental scientist John Lawton describes the impact of global climate change on birds
Marine biologist Callum Roberts on how corals showed him the impact of climate change.
How do we address our over-reliance and misuse of plastic? Should we give it up?
28 mins
Materials scientist Mark Miodownik explores our love-hate relationship with plastic.
Sally Marlow turns to science to find out why so many people in Britain are addicted.
Armed with her step-counting app, Claudia Hammond asks how wearable tech affect behaviour.
Why fake science spreads faster online than the truth.
37 mins
Are human cyborgs set to become a reality? Frank Swain investigates.
Frank Swain, aged 32, is losing his hearing. But could he create a new super sense?
Alex Bellos meets the supercalculators taking part in the Mental Calculation World Cup.
The alien mountains, canyons and craters, inspiring scientists and writers to explore Mars
Is it okay to kill insects in the name of science? Adam Hart explores the issues.
Does a second feel the same for a fly, a bird, or a swordfish, as it does for me?
Dr Lucie Green takes a tour of the universe, revealing the hidden sounds of space.
Katy Brand reveals how attitudes to the toilet have shaped its place in history.
Katy Brand reveals how our attitudes to sleep, sex and status are played out in the bed.
39 mins
Katy Brand toasts the wine glass, learning why it became the gargantuan glass it is today.
38 mins
Katy Brand explores the life of the unsung hero of the cutlery world – the fork.
Katy Brand loves a high heel.
41 mins
