The science of heatwaves, health, and wildfires: Why was the summer of 2026 so hot? - with Clair Barnes, Gary Konstantinoudis and Alisha Fuller-Armah
Why have so many people died during the heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, and is it a direct result of climate change? And what technology is being developed to help us prevent damage from w...
26 Aug 39min
From the Theatre: What is a solar eclipse? - with Frank Close
What is a solar eclipse? How is it safe to watch? And what other types of eclipses are there?This month, we revisit Frank Close's talk from the theatre where he explored what causes solar eclipses, an...
12 Aug 38min
Quantum field theory, AI, and the future of theoretical physics - with Ross Jenkinson
Quantum physics has gone through two major revolutions over the past century, which has transformed how we understand and practise theoretical physics. But what has still been left unanswered through ...
29 Juli 39min
From the Theatre: How biomechanics is optimising human movement - with Eline van der Kruk
Eline van der Kruk takes us on a journey to the world of biomechanics, a place where computer simulations and smart sensors are being developed to push the boundaries of human movement. The Karl Luybe...
8 Juli 30min
Cell signalling, heart disease, and the hidden physics of light - with Izzy Jayasinghe and Alfredo Carpineti
This pride month, we hear from two exceptional queer scientists about their research and journeys in STEM. Izzy Jayasinghe is the Head of Molecular Medicine at UNSW in Sydney, and her research investi...
24 Juni 41min
From the Theatre: The past, present, and future of space exploration - with Anu Ojha
This month we're bringing you an exploration of space science From the Theatre. In his talk back in 2024, Anu Ojha OBE from the UK Space Agency explores the discoveries made through applications of sp...
10 Juni 38min
Unveiling the ghost particle: Neutrinos and their impact on particle physics - with Kirsty Duffy
Neutrinos are the most important particle you were never taught about. They are created in radioactive decays in the sun, the centre of the Earth, supernovae, and even beer. Particle physicist Kirsty ...
27 Maj 41min
