CrowdScience Episodes Available now
Why are we obsessed with crime?
Kay from Hamburg wants to know where our obsession with crime comes from
What’s the weirdest weather?
Our expert panel tackle multiple meteorological queries in the CrowdScience inbox.
Why do insects prefer to bite certain people?
Why are some people magnets for mosquitos and others not? CrowdScience investigates
What is cancer?
We take a look at cancer treatment’s dark past, its current state and future
How did humans discover medicine?
Diseases have always been with us, but when did we first find ways to cure them?
Can digital technology transform West Africa?
A panel of experts discuss how digital technology and AI are transforming West Africa.
Could we survive an extinction event?
Are humans capable of outwitting asteroids, volcanoes or other causes of mass extinction?
What is infinity?
We tackle impossible-sounding questions on topics from infinity to quantum mechanics
How low-carbon can CrowdScience go?
We try to find out the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint
What is empathy?
What drives our feelings of compassion for others – what is happening in our brains?