Introducing… Uncharted with Hannah Fry
Tales of data and discovery with Hannah Fry.
- 14 mins
- 02 Oct 2023
BBC Sounds - The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry - Available Episodes
The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry
Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners.
Episodes (137 Available)
Series 21The Impossible Number
What is the 'imaginary' number - and why is it so incredibly useful?
- 41 mins
- 14 Feb 2023
- Series 21
The Mind Numbing Medicine
'How do anaesthetics work?' asks Alicia.
- 43 mins
- 07 Feb 2023
- Series 21
The Resurrection Quest
Can we bring extinct species back from the dead?
- 38 mins
- 31 Jan 2023
- Series 21
The Puzzle of the Pyramids
Did aliens build the pyramids!?
- 36 mins
- 24 Jan 2023
- Series 21
The Magnetic Mystery
What is a magnetic field? wonders Lucas.
- 43 mins
- 17 Jan 2023
- Series 21
The Case of the Blind Mind's Eye
'Why can't I see images in my mind?' asks Jude from Australia.
- 43 mins
- 10 Jan 2023
- Silly Studies: The Pre-Series Teaser
We’re almost back! As a cheeky aperitif, our sleuths review some surprising science.
- 12 mins
- 05 Jan 2023
- Series 20
The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut
“How does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?” asks Les Walker
- 39 mins
- 20 Sep 2022
- Series 20
The Riddle of Red-Eyes and Runny-Noses
“Are allergies really on the increase?” wonders Ally
- 36 mins
- 13 Sep 2022
- Series 20
The Problem of Infinite Pi(e)
'How did we discover pi? How do we know that it’s infinite and never repeats?' asks Alex.
- 35 mins
- 06 Sep 2022
- Series 20
The Suspicious Smell
Why do our bodies smell? And does our smell influence how much we like each other?
- 38 mins
- 30 Aug 2022
- Series 20
The Wild and Windy Tale
“How do winds start and why do they stop?” asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
- 38 mins
- 23 Aug 2022
- Series 20
The Case of The Missing Gorilla
'How can I be immersed in a book, and still notice my name?' asks Charlotte.
- 37 mins
- 16 Aug 2022
- Series 19
The Colour Conundrum
'How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?’ asks Maya Crocombe.
- 35 mins
- 24 Mar 2022
- Series 19
The Turn of the Tide
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
- 34 mins
- 17 Mar 2022
- Series 19
The Shocking White Hair
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
- 34 mins
- 10 Mar 2022
- Series 19
Surprising Symmetries
We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
- 33 mins
- 03 Mar 2022
- Series 19
The Weird Waves of Wi-Fi
“How does Wi-Fi work - is it magic?” asks Abby
- 34 mins
- 24 Feb 2022
- Series 19
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Why do my teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning? asks Michelle.
- 33 mins
- 17 Feb 2022
