BBC Sounds - Science Podcasts

Mike Edmunds on decoding galaxies and ancient astronomical artefacts

Mike Edmunds on the chemical make-up of galaxies and decoding the Antikythera Mechanism

• 32 mins
• 23 Apr 2024

Do we need a new model of cosmology?

Astrophysicists are questioning the nature of the universe.

• 30 mins
• 18 Apr 2024

Try Flax Seeds

Why feasting on flaxseeds could reduce inflammation, blood pressure and benefit your skin

• 14 mins
• 18 Apr 2024

Toast - Mothercare's UK Stores

Why did Mothercare have to close all of their UK stores?

• 25 mins
• 18 Apr 2024

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To... (Series 2)

The Infinite Monkey's Guide To… Audience Favourites (Pt 2)

More listeners' favourite moments from the Infinite Monkey Cage.

• 22 mins
• 27 Mar 2024

Smoking and vaping controls, the remains of the largest sea reptile, volcanic ash and jet engines and food production

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

• 50 mins
• 21 Apr 2024

Introducing Helen Lewis Has Left the Chat

From WhatsApp leaks to group chat nightmares, how instant messaging changed the world.

• 10 mins
• 10 Apr 2024

Series 3: Exercise

S3. Ep 8 - Activity Revolution

The Van Tulleken twins explore the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity.

• 28 mins
• 06 Feb 2024

Why Do We Doomscroll?

Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?

• 14 mins
• 30 Dec 2022

Sloth

Becky Ripley and Sophie Ward delve into the psychology of the seven sins. Last up: sloth.

• 28 mins
• 02 Jan 2024

How do we get our healthy rivers back?

Tom Heap and Helen Czerski investigate the health of our rivers.

• 53 mins
• 01 Mar 2024

27. Birthday Cake

It’s here. The first birthday. Cake, balloons, fuss. We reflect on the last 12 months.

• 13 mins
• 14 Jun 2024

Bonus: The Global Story

Why everyone wants to get back to the moon – a special episode

• 25 mins
• 29 Feb 2024

13. Legacy

India considers how witches today are a powerful way of resisting and addressing the past.

• 28 mins
• 30 May 2023

Introducing… Uncharted with Hannah Fry

Tales of data and discovery with Hannah Fry.

• 14 mins
• 02 Oct 2023

Body Clock

Tick, tock! What is your body clock and is it possible to change it?

• 18 mins
• 11 Aug 2021

01/04/2022

Gabriella Coleman investigates one of the most misunderstood cultures of the modern world

• 57 mins
• 01 Apr 2022

Series 3

Episode 6

Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.

• 28 mins
• 02 Jan 2023

Redefining luxury fashion

The luxury products that love the planet

• 23 mins
• 16 Apr 2024

10. Zombie Deer

A new animal madness emerges in North America as history repeats.

• 15 mins
• 23 Oct 2023