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The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners.

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The Impossible Number

The Impossible Number

There is a bizarre number in maths referred to simply as ‘i’. It appears to break the rules of arithmetic - but turns ou... Read more

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The Mind Numbing Medicine

The Mind Numbing Medicine

This episode will render you oblivious, conked out and blissfully unaware. It’s about anaesthetics: those potent potions... Read more

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