Discovery Podcast
Explorations in the world of science.
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The Life Scientific: AP De Silva
Mon 9 Feb 2026
Photochemist AP De Silva on engineering molecular sensors to revolutionise healthcare
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The Life Scientific: Eleanor Schofield
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Materials scientist Eleanor Schofield on conserving a 500-year-old wooden warship.
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The Life Scientific: Peter Knight
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Peter Knight on quantum computing and the strange physics of light.
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Frontiers of Earth Science
Mon 19 Jan 2026
The very latest developments in the world of Earth science with Roland Pease
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Frontiers of Space Science
Mon 12 Jan 2026
The very latest developments in the world of space science with Roland Pease
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What is Quantum?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Marnie Chesterton travels to the birthplace of quantum theory armed with one question
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The Life Scientific: George Church
Mon 29 Dec 2025
Geneticist George Church on mapping the world's DNA and a mammoth 'de-extinction' project
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The Life Scientific: Mark O'Shea
Mon 8 Dec 2025
Mark O'Shea on how a boyhood interest in snakes paved the way for a globe-trotting career
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Waking up with a different voice
Mon 1 Dec 2025
What鈥檚 it like to wake up with a brand new voice? We investigate foreign accent syndrome
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The animal employment agency
Mon 24 Nov 2025
How ferrets, dogs and rats are being trained to perform niche jobs
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The Life Scientific: Kevin Fong
Mon 10 Nov 2025
Kevin Fong on pestering Nasa, medical planning for Mars and handling major A&E incidents.
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The Life Scientific: Dame Pratibha Gai
Mon 3 Nov 2025
Pratibha Gai on her microscope that brought chemical reactions into sharp focus.
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The Life Scientific: Catherine Heymans
Mon 27 Oct 2025
Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans talks telescopes, dark matter and comedy.
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The Life Scientific: Tim Coulson
Mon 20 Oct 2025
Professor Tim Coulson on how the wolves of Yellowstone National Park shape the ecosystem.
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The Life Scientific: Brian Schmidt
Mon 13 Oct 2025
Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Brian Schmidt talks supernovae studies and wine-making
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The Life Scientific: Jane Goodall
Mon 6 Oct 2025
Celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall reflects on her life and work.
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The Life Scientific: Jacqueline McKinley
Mon 29 Sep 2025
Jim Al-Khalili digs into the subterranean world of ancient bones with Jacqueline McKinley.
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The Life Scientific: Jonathan Shepherd
Mon 22 Sep 2025
Surgeon Jonathan Shepherd on developing the Cardiff Model of Violence Prevention.
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The Life Scientific: Doyne Farmer
Mon 15 Sep 2025
Doyne Farmer on how predict the future to help prevent climate change and win at roulette.
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The Life Scientific: Tori Herridge
Mon 8 Sep 2025
Dr Tori Herridge on her fascination with Ice Age elephants and their evolutionary story.
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The Life Scientific: Sir Magdi Yacoub
Mon 1 Sep 2025
Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub discusses his career at the cutting edge of transplant surgery
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The Life Scientific: Neil Lawrence
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI
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The Life Scientific: Liz Morris
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Liz Morris on Antarctic adventures and the melting polar ice sheets
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The Life Scientific: Anthony Fauci
Mon 4 Aug 2025
Anthony Fauci on a medical career navigating pandemics and presidents
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Tooth and Claw: Praying Mantises
Mon 28 Jul 2025
An insect known for eating its prey alive 鈥� including, at times, its own species!
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Tooth and Claw: Leopards
Mon 21 Jul 2025
An elusive big cat known for its tree climbing abilities, it stalks and ambushes its prey
Space
The eclipses, spacecraft and astronauts changing our view of the Universe
The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry
A pair of scientific sleuths answer your perplexing questions. Ask them anything!
