The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the Âé¶¹Éç.
From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang.
With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home.
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.
Episodes to download
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Clever Creatures—Series 20
Mon 23 Sep 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.
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Dinosaurs—Series 20
Mon 16 Sep 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to chat dinosaurs with, amongst others, Rufus Hound.
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The Infinite Moonkey Cage
Sat 20 Jul 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.
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How We Measure the Universe—Series 19
Mon 11 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore how we measure the universe.
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How to Build a Bionic Human—Series 19
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to build a bionic human.
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Are humans still evolving?—Series 19
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask whether human beings are still evolving?
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Origin of Numbers—Series 19
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
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The Future of Humanity—Series 19
Mon 14 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Chris Addison to discuss the future of humanity.
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Microbes: Secret Rulers of the World?—Series 19
Mon 7 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series. This week Ed Byrne joins the panel.
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Special Bonus Edition
Thu 9 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reminisce about their favourite Monkey Cage moments.
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The Human Voice—Series 18
Mon 6 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get vocal on the science of the human voice.
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Immune System—Series 18
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.
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Invasion—Series 18
Mon 23 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk alien invasion, although not of the little green men kind.
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Big Data—Series 18
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask: what is big data, and how big is big?
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The Infinite Monkey Cage 100—Series 18
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate their 100th episode with some very special guests.
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Volcanoes—Series 17
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Jo Brand look at the science of volcanoes.
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How Animals Behave—Series 17
Mon 5 Feb 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Rufus Hound to look at animal behaviour.
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Teenage Brain—Series 17
Mon 29 Jan 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests uncover the science of why teenagers are so teenagery.
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Antibiotics—Series 17
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history and future of antibiotics.
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The Secret Life of Birds—Series 17
Mon 15 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the secret life of birds.
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When Two Stars Collide—Series 17
Mon 8 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests including Dara O'Briain look at gravitational waves.
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Christmas Special 2017: The Science of Magic
Christmas Day 2017
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guests explore the science of magic.
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The Mind v the Brain—Series 16
Mon 7 Aug 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our minds and brains, with special guest Katy Brand.
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Are We Living in a Simulation?—Series 16
Mon 31 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder if we are living in a computer simulation?
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Will insects inherit the earth?—Series 16
Mon 24 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders of insects.
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Oxygen: A Matter of Life and Death—Series 16
Mon 17 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take a look at the life and death properties of oxygen.
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Astronaut Special—Series 16
Mon 10 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space.
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What Particles Remain to be Discovered?—Series 16
Mon 3 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to discuss the next great mystery for particle physics.
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Making the Invisible Visible—Series 15
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how science can make the invisible visible.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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