Curious Cases Episodes Available now
The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut—Series 20
“How does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?” asks Les Walker
The Riddle of Red-Eyes and Runny-Noses—Series 20
“Are allergies really on the increase?” wonders Ally
The Problem of Infinite Pi(e)—Series 20
'How did we discover pi? How do we know that it’s infinite and never repeats?' asks Alex.
The Suspicious Smell—Series 20
Why do our bodies smell? And does our smell influence how much we like each other?
The Wild and Windy Tale—Series 20
“How do winds start and why do they stop?” asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
The Case of The Missing Gorilla—Series 20
'How can I be immersed in a book, and still notice my name?' asks Charlotte.
The Colour Conundrum—Series 19
'How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?’ asks Maya Crocombe.
The Turn of the Tide—Series 19
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
The Shocking White Hair—Series 19
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
Surprising Symmetries—Series 19
We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.