The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes, guest hosted by Prof. Adam Rutherford and Jess Fostekew.
Episodes to download
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When Quantum Goes Woo—Series 11
Mon 9 Feb 2015
Why is quantum physics often so popular with purveyors of pseudoscience and quackery?
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Solar System—Series 11
Mon 2 Feb 2015
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests talk about the latest explorations of our solar system.
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Fierce Creatures—Series 11
Mon 26 Jan 2015
Brian Cox and Robin Ince tackle (verbally!) the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
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Christmas Special 2014
Christmas Day 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince bring their blend of science and comedy to the festive season.
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Irrationality—Series 10
Tue 12 Aug 2014
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their guests ask, 'Is irrationality genetic?'.
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Before the Big Bang—Series 10
Tue 5 Aug 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what happened before the big bang.
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Can Science Save Us?—Series 10
Tue 29 Jul 2014
Stephen Fry and Eric Idle join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to ask, 'Can science save us?'.
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Does Science Need War?—Series 10
Tue 22 Jul 2014
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests ask whether science needs war to drive it.
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Are Humans Uniquely Unique?—Series 10
Tue 15 Jul 2014
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique.
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Numbers Numbers Everywhere—Series 10
Tue 8 Jul 2014
New series of the irreverent science/comedy show presented by Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
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Brian and Robin's Infinite Inbox
Sun 9 Mar 2014
Infinite Monkeys Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to answer some questions from listeners.
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Science and Spin—Series 9
Mon 23 Dec 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of science communication.
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Should We Pander to Pandas?—Series 9
Mon 16 Dec 2013
A witty and unashamedly rational look at the science of biodiversity and conservation.
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To Infinity and Beyond—Series 9
Mon 9 Dec 2013
Brian and Robin explore mathematics, infinity and the role of numbers in everyday life.
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Science Rocks!—Series 9
Mon 2 Dec 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world of fossils and geology.
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Through the Doors of Perception—Series 9
Mon 25 Nov 2013
A witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the science of perception.
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Risk—Series 9
Mon 18 Nov 2013
Brian and Robin rational look at the science of risk with Graeme Garden.
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Science Museum—Series 8
Mon 29 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the wonder of science at London's Science Museum.
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Alfred Russel Wallace—Series 8
Mon 22 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Alfred Russel Wallace.
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What Makes Science a Science?—Series 8
Mon 15 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined Ben Goldacre, Sophie Scott and Evan Davis.
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Space Tourism—Series 8
Mon 8 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk space exploration and space tourism with actor Brian Blessed
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Glastonbury—Series 8
Mon 1 Jul 2013
Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport their own take on quantum physics to Glastonbury.
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What Is Death?—Series 8
Mon 24 Jun 2013
Brian and Robin discuss the scientific nature of death with comedian Katy Brand.
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Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour—Series 7
Christmas Eve 2012
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate Christmas with Mark Gatiss and Steve Jones.
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Creating Life—Series 7
Mon 17 Dec 2012
Comedian Ed Byrne joins Robin and Brian to talk about science's quest to create life.
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Brain Science—Series 7
Mon 10 Dec 2012
Jo Brand joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince for witty, irreverent science chat.
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Secret Science—Series 7
Mon 3 Dec 2012
Simon Singh and Dave Gorman join Brian and Robin to discuss Bletchley Park.
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Improbable Science—Series 7
Mon 26 Nov 2012
Katy Brand joins Brian and Robin to discuss some unusual avenues of scientific research.
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Space Exploration—Series 7
Mon 19 Nov 2012
Brian and Robin are joined by Patrick Stewart, Ben Miller and Monica Grady.
Watch: UFO Special
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask if UFOs and aliens have visited Earth.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Does alien life exist? Probably yes. But will we be making contact anytime soon?
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
What makes us laugh, why we do it, and how a good guffaw can help us feel healthier.
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