The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes, guest hosted by Prof. Adam Rutherford and Jess Fostekew.
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Science v Art—Series 6
Mon 23 Jul 2012
Al Murray joins Brian and Robin at the Latitude Festival for a science/art showdown.
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Parallel Universes—Series 6
Mon 16 Jul 2012
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests look at one of the most tantalising ideas of cosmology.
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The Science of Symmetry—Series 6
Mon 9 Jul 2012
The Monkeys discuss symmetry with Marcus Du Sautoy, Alan Moore and Adam Rutherford.
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Does Size Matter?—Series 6
Mon 2 Jul 2012
Debating the advantages and disadvantages of being really huge, or extremely small.
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Science Mavericks—Series 6
Mon 25 Jun 2012
Marcus Brigstocke joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the role of science mavericks.
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Oceans: The Last Great Unexplored Frontier?—Series 6
Mon 18 Jun 2012
Robin Ince and Brian Cox consider the mysteries that remain uncovered in the watery depths
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The Science of Christmas—Series 5
Boxing Day 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss Christmas with Richard Dawkins and Mark Gatiss.
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I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of Here—Series 5
Mon 19 Dec 2011
Dara O'Briain joins the Infinite Monkeys Robin Ince and Brian Cox for science/comedy chat.
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The Science of Sound—Series 5
Mon 12 Dec 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss the science of sound with Tom Wrigglesworth.
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The Origins of Life—Series 5
Mon 5 Dec 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by rationalist comedian and musician Tim Minchin.
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A Balanced Programme on Balance—Series 5
Mon 28 Nov 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by guests Sir Paul Nurse and comedian Katy Brand.
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What's the North Ever Done for Us?—Series 5
Mon 21 Nov 2011
Back for a new series, Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by impressionist Jon Culshaw.
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Science vs The Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?—Series 4
Mon 4 Jul 2011
Robin Ince, Brian Cox and guests put science up against the supernatural.
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Is There Room for Mysticism in a Rational World?—Series 4
Mon 27 Jun 2011
Robin Ince and Brian Cox take the Infinite Monkey Cage to Glastonbury.
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Is Cosmology Really a Science?—Series 4
Mon 20 Jun 2011
Robin Ince, Brian Cox and guests debate whether Cosmology is really a science?
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So You Want To Be An Astronaut?—Series 4
Mon 13 Jun 2011
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the future of human space travel.
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Six Degrees—Series 4
Mon 6 Jun 2011
Stephen Fry joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to talk about six degrees of separation.
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What Don't We Know?—Series 4
Mon 30 May 2011
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of witty, irreverent science chat.
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Philosophy—Series 3
Mon 6 Dec 2010
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alexei Sayle when they ask "Is Philosophy Dead?".
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Randomness—Series 3
Mon 29 Nov 2010
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Tim Minchin to talk randomness and chance.
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Modern World—Series 3
Mon 22 Nov 2010
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and Paul Foot ask if the modern world is a force for good or evil.
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Apocalypse—Series 3
Mon 15 Nov 2010
Andy Hamilton, Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the science behind any future apocalypse.
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Things Can Only Get Better?—Series 2
Mon 5 Jul 2010
Will the latest advances in biomedical sciences ever lead us to the perfect body?
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Science Fiction, Science Fact—Series 2
Mon 28 Jun 2010
Jonathan Ross, graphic novelist Alan Moore and string theorist Brian Greene on sci-fi.
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Trust me, I'm a Scientist—Series 2
Mon 21 Jun 2010
Ben Goldacre and Dave Gorman discuss the notion of trust in science.
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Popular Science—Series 2
Mon 14 Jun 2010
With Brian Cox and Robin Ince, recorded at the Cheltenham Science Festival.
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Science and Religion—Series 1
Mon 21 Dec 2009
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by the Very Rev Victor Stock and Adam Rutherford.
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Quantum Physics—Series 1
Mon 14 Dec 2009
Ben Miller joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to talk physics, comedy and astrology.
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Extraterrestrial Life—Series 1
Mon 7 Dec 2009
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from SETI Institute.
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Science and Comedians—Series 1
Mon 30 Nov 2009
An irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
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