Light Pollution

Dr Chris Smith presents the science news and light pollution goes under our spotlight.

• 53 mins

We answer your questions

This week your questions are going under the microscope.

• 52 mins

Protecting the Oceans

Science news and we look at the ways scientists are trying to protect our planet’s oceans

• 52 mins

Tackling Depression

Science news plus a look at depression, and how we can help to manage the condition.

• 52 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Science news plus a look at AI, what can this emerging technology really do for us?

• 53 mins

Q&A

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

• 52 mins

The real Oppenheimer

Science news and an inside look at the reality of the atom bomb.

• 53 mins

India Land on the Moon

Science news, and we find out how much we really know about the moon.

• 52 mins

Eating well without compromising on taste

A summer cooking challenge in the name of eating well without compromising on taste.

• 52 mins

Titans of Science: Helen Sharman

Science news and we discuss RAAC, the treatment of Sepsis and scents from ancient Egypt.

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Titans of Science: Helen Sharman (Part 2)

Science news and we discuss infections, potential vape ban and the legacy of Ian Wilmut.

• 52 mins

Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples.

Science news and we discuss spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroids.

• 27 mins

Covid vaccine for all variants, and Anthony Fauci in conversation

Science news and we discuss future proof covid jab, antimatter and a super continent.

• 52 mins

New malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Lord Robert Winston

Science news and we discuss a new malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Nobel Prizes.

• 52 mins

Titans of Science: Dame Sally Davies

Science news and we talk to Dame Sally Davies, former England Chief Medical Officer.

• 52 mins

Mouthguard technology, space junk and Is it time to stop changing the clocks?

Science news and we discuss mouthguard technology, space junk and changing the clocks.

• 52 mins

Long COVID, Hurricanes and "Spooky" Organisms.

Science news and we discuss long COVID, hurricanes and "spooky" organisms.

• 52 mins

Winter flu, AI Summit, Cockney accent and the COVID enquiry

Science news and we discuss the winter flu, the AI Summit and the Cockney accent.

• 53 mins

Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope

Science news and we discuss Anastrozole, the COP 28 summit and the James Webb telescope.

• 52 mins

Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed

Science news and analysis. Including the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids.

• 27 mins

Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease

Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease.

• 52 mins

COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.

Science news and we discuss COP28, swine flu, the Bennu asteroid and digital twins.

• 51 mins

Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving

James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK’s activity crisis.

• 52 mins

Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield

Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.

• 52 mins

Christmas science stories and computer games

Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.

• 52 mins

Quantum Leap

A look back on some of 2023’s scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.

• 52 mins

Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome

Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome

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Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice

Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.

• 52 mins

The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes

Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.

• 53 mins

Retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

Science news and we discuss retinas, biological cells and pond skater insects.

• 52 mins