Chickenpox jab UK rollout, and how the US grabbed Maduro
This week, the UK begins the rollout of the chickenpox vaccine to younger children. But why is it only being offered now? Plus, the high-level technological plan to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro,...
9 Jan 29min
Titans of Science: Ed Wild & Sarah Tabrizi
In this episode, we hear from not one, but two Titans of Science, together. And that's because Ed Wild and Sarah Tabrizi are neuroscientists, neurologists and long-time collaborators both based at Uni...
6 Jan 39min
Best Science Stories of 2025
In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why lab...
22 Dec 202552min
MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage
This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed...
19 Dec 202530min
What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year?
Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecas...
16 Dec 202529min
New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged
On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone dama...
12 Dec 202531min
Titans of Science: Paul Davies
Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consid...
9 Dec 202531min
Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad
Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have ...
5 Dec 202527min
