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Out of the Shadows
Musician Karine Polwart weaves together stories of science, history and the theme of light
10 Sep 2023,·30 mins
Fungi
Scientist are unable to classify fungi as either plant or animal
31 Dec 1999,·13 mins
Isaac Newton and the story of the apple
Did Newton's theory of gravity really come to him after seeing an apple fall?
25 Dec 2019,·28 mins
Series 1
Where is my mind?
Adam Rutherford asks if we are ready for artificial intelligences making decisions for us.
21 Feb 2017,·28 mins
The Aurora
First broadcast in 2000. The Aurora is caused by solar activity
07 Apr 2000,·13 mins
Series 6
Seals
Mary meets grey seal expert Sue Sayer in Cornwall to observe the animals.
30 Mar 2012,·15 mins
Listeners' Questions
Tim Harford reports on the global race to vaccinate the world against Covid-19.
05 Apr 2021,·28 mins
Neurology
What happens in the brain during religious experiences?
31 Mar 2010,·30 mins
Fossilized Sunshine
First broadcast in 1999. What are oil and gas and where are they found?
27 Feb 1999,·13 mins
Synaesthesia: when senses merge
Synaesthesia: We meet the man whose sister tastes of blackcurrant yoghurt
13 Jan 2021,·1 min
5. GPS
How GPS transformed navigation in the 1991Gulf War.
24 Oct 2014,·15 mins
Human Cultural Evolution Versus Genetic Evolution
The effect of globalisation and a greater choice of partners on human genetic evolution.
23 Aug 2011,·30 mins
Sugar
Three scientists each present their idea for how to reduce sugar intake.
05 Jan 2016,·28 mins
Zidovudine (AZT)
First broadcast in 2001. Zidovudine (AZT) and other drugs used to treat HIV
18 Jun 2001,·13 mins
Aliens on Film: Part Two
Francine Stock and Adam Rutherford explore the potential for life across the universe.
12 Mar 2017,·28 mins
Depression in Later Life
Exploring the grey area between dementia and depression
26 Apr 2002,·27 mins
Episode 4
Gabrielle examines the intimate relationship between the oceans and our climate.
02 Apr 2009,·30 mins
Glue
History and science of glue from Ancient Egypt to the Post-it note
07 Feb 1996,·13 mins
Age of Now
Lisa Jardine explores what's driving science in the 21st century.
17 Sep 2013,·28 mins
The Nerve of a Cockroach
Erica McAlister explores the extraordinary nervous system of cockroaches.
27 May 2022,·14 mins
Good Foods Guide 2: 12
First broadcast in 2001. A survey of foods used in celebrations around the world
09 Mar 2001,·13 mins
Liver Cancer
Looking at liver cancer and the causes such as Hepatitis C
24 Apr 2000,·24 mins
Ospreys
Find out about one of Scotland's biggest birds of prey, the osprey.
29 Sep 2016,·15 mins
Yorkshire Farming - Two Years In Review
In the last Yorkshire Farming programme, Gareth Barlow opens up the archives.
09 Apr 2017,·15 mins
Ancient horses; Uncertainty; How cutlery affects taste
How 700,000-year-old horse DNA could change the way scientists study evolution.
27 Jun 2013,·30 mins
Titans of Science: Marc Abrahams
The latest science news, plus Titans of Science returns with Marc Abrahams.
12 Jan 2025,·51 mins
Cardiac
Paul Farley follows the path of a heart valve from its Milan manufacturers to a UK patient
14 Aug 2013,·28 mins
High Mountain Tops
Brett Westwood presents an engaging guide to the birds of Britain's high mountain tops.
11 Jan 2013,·15 mins
Findings of the AAAS 2002
From the first domesticated animal to giant telescopes
19 Feb 2002,·24 mins
Episode 2
Ayisha visits the Egyptian settlement of Abu Minqar.
01 Jul 2009,·30 mins
