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BBC Inside Science

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Climate Change
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Sustainability
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Mathematics
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Covid-19 Inquiry
Alzheimer's Disease
Renewable Energy
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Neuroscience
Covid-19
Ivy Farm Technologies
Bird Flu
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A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

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Latest Episodes

With 2023’s El Niño – a recurring pattern of extreme weather across the pacific basin - still leaving a bad taste in people's mouth, 2026 sees an El Niño stirring in the Pacific Ocean and there are warnings that this will be one of the strongest yet.... more

Following three deaths linked to the deadly hantavirus disease on a cruise ship this month, the scientific community is racing to answer the many unknown questions surrounding the outbreak.

Tom Whipple speaks to Dr Emma Hodcroft, an epidemiologist a... more

"Make Pluto a planet again" was the call this week from Donald Trump’s NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman.

The icy body was first seen in 1930 and was the only planet whose discovery was claimed by the United States. In 2006, though, it was officia... more

The latest European State of the Climate report has found that Europe is once again getting warmer, and at a rate that is twice as fast as the global average. Tom Whipple is joined by Dr Samantha Burgess, deputy director of the Copernicus Climate Cha... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Hodcroft
Professor at the University of Basel and co-founder of Pathoplexus
University of Basel/Pathoplexus
Episode: The science behind hantavirus
Nicole Luri
Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response at CEPI
CEPI
Episode: The science behind hantavirus
Theodore Keeping
Expert from World Weather Attribution and Imperial College London
World Weather Attribution/Imperial College London
Episode: The science behind hantavirus
Tetsu Harimoto
Bioengineer, Wyss Institute; pursuing work at Cornell
Wyss Institute/Cornell University
Episode: The science behind hantavirus
Chris Lintott
Astronomer
University of Oxford / Zooniverse
Episode: Should Pluto become a planet again?
Yossi Yovel
Professor of Cognitive Science
Tel Aviv University
Episode: Should Pluto become a planet again?
Samantha Burgess
Deputy Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service
Copernicus Climate Change Service
Episode: Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?
John Tregoning
Professor in Vaccine Immunology at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Can we prevent the next pandemic?
Frankie Dunn
Senior researcher at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Episode: Can we prevent the next pandemic?

Hosts

Tom Whipple
Host of Inside Science with a focus on presenting science news and expert context.
Roland Pease
Science journalist providing analysis and segments on science news and topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • English competence and humour at it's best, always nice conversations

    Podcast Addict
    5
    joll
    2 months ago
  • Why am I listening ads? (paid subscriber)

    Title. What’s going on here? What’s the point of paying to remove ads and have ads not removed?

    Also: Tom Whipple makes this podcast hard to listen to. Guy just doesn’t have the vibe. Please bring Marnie Chesterton back.

    Apple Podcasts
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    backslash-f
    Germany2 months ago
  • A good podcast in general, could be more in depth

    Please stop talking about Trump in every episode. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kg Lw
    France5 months ago
  • Amazing

    Slow down

    Great information my brain has gained about 100 wrinkles (I am smarter)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rick Ashley. .
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • New Presentation Team

    Not a fan of the new team, I find the delivery uninspiring. Have unsubscribed and stick with my other science podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FWJM66
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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#90
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#23
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#12
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#28
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#42
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#32
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How did President Trump transform science in 2025?
Q: How has Dian Fossey's work contributed to modern primatology?
Her extensive longitudinal studies showed individual gorilla personalities and behaviors, influencing conservation and research methods.
How did President Trump transform science in 2025?
Q: What has been the trend of Trump's administration on U.S. scientific enterprises this year?
There have been drastic funding cuts, job losses, and uncertainty for scientists due to prolonged funding freezes and political controversies.
Would our ancestors have benefited from early neanderthals making fire?
Q: How do we know that they were making fire and what does this mean?
The team found evidence of burnt sediment and distinctive burnt stone artefacts at the site, with the presence of iron pyrite indicating fire-making capabilities.
Why aren’t gene therapies more common?
Q: Why are gene therapies not routine?
Gene therapies remain expensive and complex to develop, often targeting very small patient populations, which complicates their licensing and availability to patients.
Why aren’t gene therapies more common?
Q: What is gene therapy?
Gene therapy involves modifying a person's genes to treat or cure disease, utilizing various methods like viral vectors and emerging technologies such as CRISPR.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BBC Inside Science

What is BBC Inside Science about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers a broad, evidence-driven look at current science topics, with episodes frequently tying together public health, climate, space, and technology. Guests range from epidemiologists and climate scientists to space experts and AI researchers, often linking cutting-edge research to real-world implications for policy, industry, and everyday life. The format tends to weave expert analysis with accessible explanations, timely debates, and practical takeaways for listeners who want to understand how science affects society, technology, and the environment. A notable strength is its ability to assemble a diverse set of high-profile scientists and science communicators, delivering nuanced perspectives across disciplines, sometimes bala... more

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