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Scientifically...

Home of the best science programmes from BBC Radio 4, from the ingenuity behind everyday objects to the biggest questions facing our planet. Released weekly, this podcast is introduced by Dr. Alex Lat... Read more

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Toilet: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 6

Toilet: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 6

You may call it the toilet, the loo, the privy, the potty, the can or even the bathroom, but whatever you call it, this ... Read more

31 Oct 2019

37mins

Ranked #2

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A Sense of Time

A Sense of Time

Animal senses reveal a wealth of information that humans can't access. Birds can see in ultra violet, and some fish can ... Read more

20 Nov 2019

29mins

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A Trip around Mars with Kevin Fong

A Trip around Mars with Kevin Fong

The planet Mars boasts the most dramatic landscapes in our solar system. Kevin Fong embarks on a grand tour around the p... Read more

4 Dec 2019

28mins

Ranked #4

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The Sound of Space

The Sound of Space

The previously silent world of outer space is changing. In this audio tour around the Universe, Dr Lucie Green explores ... Read more

13 Nov 2019

28mins

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Ranked #5

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Bed: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 5

Bed: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 5

After a long journey, there’s nothing nicer for Katy than climbing into her own bed. It’s often the first major purchase... Read more

31 Oct 2019

39mins

Ranked #6

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Wine Glass: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 4

Wine Glass: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 4

Have you got one of those wine glasses that can hold an entire bottle of wine? Katy Brand does and she’s even used it fo... Read more

31 Oct 2019

38mins

Ranked #7

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High Heel: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 2

High Heel: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 2

Katy Brand loves a high heel. Once known by friends and family for her ‘shoe fetish’, her dad even gave her a ceramic he... Read more

30 Oct 2019

41mins

Ranked #8

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Inside the Killing Jar

Inside the Killing Jar

The work of the entomologist very often involves the killing of insects in large numbers. This happens in the search for... Read more

27 Nov 2019

28mins

Ranked #9

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Fork: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 3

Fork: The Origin of Stuff - Episode 3

The fork is essential. Even camping without one is a false economy, in Katy’s experience. Even a spork - with a spoon at... Read more

31 Oct 2019

38mins

Ranked #10

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The Misinformation Virus

The Misinformation Virus

In this online age, the internet is a global megaphone, billions of messages amplified and shared, even when they're fal... Read more

15 Jan 2020

37mins

Ranked #11

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First Flush of Love: Plastic Fantastic - Episode 1

First Flush of Love: Plastic Fantastic - Episode 1

Plastic waste and pollution have become a global problem but is there any sign of a global solution? And how did we allo... Read more

7 Feb 2020

28mins

Ranked #12

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Hack My Hearing

Hack My Hearing

Aged 32, science writer Frank Swain is losing his hearing. Audiologists are concerned there may be a rising tide of 'hid... Read more

2 Jan 2020

28mins

Ranked #13

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The Science of Addiction

The Science of Addiction

Addiction specialist Sally Marlow examines the science behind addiction to find out why so many people in Britain are ho... Read more

29 Jan 2020

28mins

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Every Step You Take

Every Step You Take

With smartphones and fitbits, tracking elements of your life has moved on from the dedicated followers of the Quantified... Read more

22 Jan 2020

28mins

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Things Start to Go Stale: Plastic Fantastic - Episode 2

Things Start to Go Stale: Plastic Fantastic - Episode 2

Plastic waste has been a global crisis waiting to happen. To date it's estimated that around 8.3 billion tonnes of waste... Read more

11 Feb 2020

28mins

Ranked #16

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Meet the Cyborgs

Meet the Cyborgs

Frank Swain can hear Wi-Fi.Diagnosed with early deafness aged 25, Frank decided to turn his misfortune to his advantage ... Read more

8 Jan 2020

28mins

Ranked #17

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The Supercalculators

The Supercalculators

Alex Bellos is brilliant at all things mathematical, but even he can't hold a candle to the amazing mathematical feats o... Read more

11 Dec 2019

28mins

Ranked #18

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Climate Change and Me: Richard Dawson - Episode 5

Climate Change and Me: Richard Dawson - Episode 5

Richard Dawson, Professor of Earth System Engineering at Newcastle University, was the lead author of the Infrastructure... Read more

31 Mar 2020

14mins

Ranked #19

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Climate Change and Me: Professor Jennifer Leaning - Episode 4

Climate Change and Me: Professor Jennifer Leaning - Episode 4

Five scientists, working in different parts of the world, bear witness to some of the dramatic changes to our planet tha... Read more

18 Mar 2020

14mins

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Climate Change and Me: Professor Mary Edwards - Episode 3

Climate Change and Me: Professor Mary Edwards - Episode 3

Five scientists, working in different parts of the world, bear witness to some of the dramatic changes to our planet tha... Read more

11 Mar 2020

13mins

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