Your questions answered, including: how do black holes work?

Dr Chris Smith and a panel of experts answer your science questions.

• 50 mins

Putting tuberculosis under the microscope

James Tytko presents science news and we’re putting tuberculosis under the microscope.

• 51 mins

5 live Science

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with the latest science news and analysis.

• 52 mins

8 billion people and counting

Science news. And we ask how many people can the planet really support?

• 50 mins

The Science of Magnetism

Science News and why are scientists so attracted to the topic of magnetism?

• 51 mins

The Best Of 5 Live Science 2022

We bring you the best of 5 Live Science from 2022.

• 51 mins

New Year's Q&A

Dr Chris Smith and expert guests answer your science questions for the New Year.

• 51 mins

All aboard 'Boaty McBoatface'

We go aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough, which could have been named 'Boaty McBoatface'.

• 51 mins

History of Booze

Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news. And we look at the history of booze.

• 50 mins

Can a chatbot be a good broadcaster?

Science news and we find out if an AI chatbot is any good as a broadcaster!

• 53 mins

Transplanted brains, sugar taxes and satellites

The week's science news, and a special look at the science of satellites.

• 53 mins

Quakes, bad indoor air, and will we be eating bacteria in future?

Science news. Plus the revolutions in farming and food production.

• 52 mins

Gene therapy, the world's biggest penguin, and the threat from bird flu

Gene therapy, the world's biggest penguin, and the threat from bird flu

• 52 mins

Male Pill, Invisible Shrimp, & Fusion Power in Future?

Science news, and we look at the likelihood of commercial fusion power by 2040

• 52 mins

What can the Earth tell us about itself?

Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news and a look at the science of tectonics.

• 53 mins

Q&A: Ask Us Anything

We answer some of the science questions you've been sending to the 5 Live Science team.

• 51 mins

Recharging In Nature

Science news, and a look at the value of national parks to our wellbeing.

• 52 mins

The High Seas Treaty

Science news and we dive into the plan to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.

• 52 mins

Dinosaur faces, laughing gas, and repairing broken gadgets

Science news, and we look at why it's difficult to repair broken gadgets.

• 43 mins

Is There Anybody Out There?

Science news, and we’re asking, “is there anybody out there?” in the universe.

• 52 mins

What is Pain?

Chris Berrow with the latest developments and science news. Plus what exactly is pain?

• 52 mins

Black Holes and the Dark Side of the Moon

Science news, what are black holes and what would happen if you were to fall into one?

• 53 mins

Obesity

Science news, and a look at the challenge of obesity to our health.

• 52 mins

Sport and concussion injuries

Science news and we investigate the link between sport and concussion injuries.

• 52 mins

Singing fish and building better batteries

Science news and we’re looking at improvements in building batteries.

• 52 mins

Your questions answered

Chris Smith and the panel are answering the questions you've been sending in.

• 52 mins

Memory, mosquitos and mowing the lawn

Science news and we look at the science of memory.

• 52 mins

Alleviating Allergies

Science news and we look at what allergies are, and how we can help fight against them.

• 53 mins

Fossils - why there is so much excitement at the moment?

Science news and fossils - why there is so much excitement in this field at the moment?

• 52 mins

UFOs - What do we know?

Science news and we ask what do we know about Unidentified Flying Objects?

• 52 mins