The Life Scientific Episodes Available now
Anne Johnson on the importance of public health
From HIV to influenza and Covid-19, why prevention is better than cure.
Giles Yeo on how our genes can make us fat
Giles Yeo reveals the role our genes play in the obesity epidemic.
Cath Noakes on making buildings Covid-safe
How good ventilation dramatically reduces the risk of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens.
Chris Jackson on sustainable geology
Geologist Chris Jackson on the earth's past, deep salt and abseiling into a volcano.
Scientists in the Spotlight during the Pandemic
Jim Al-Khalili finds out how The Life Scientific has changed during the pandemic.
Neil Ferguson on modelling Covid-19
Predicting the spread of Covid-19. Neil Ferguson talks to Jim Al-Khalili about lockdown.
Sarah Gilbert on developing a vaccine for Covid-19
How did Sarah Gilbert get so far, so fast in developing a vaccine for Covid-19?
Steve Haake on technology, sport and health
Steve Haake talks to Jim al-Khalili about how technology improves sporting ability.
Francesca Happé on autism
Francesca Happé talks to Jim al-Khalili about the abilities of people with autism.
Heather Koldewey on marine conservation
Saving seahorses and turning old fishing nets into luxury carpets.