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Climate Change
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Sustainability
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Mathematics
Covid-19 Inquiry
Alzheimer's Disease
Renewable Energy
Tidal Energy
Earthquake
Biodiversity
Covid-19
Neuroscience
Ivy Farm Technologies
Bird Flu
Board Games
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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

The extreme possibilities of synthetic biology hit the headlines last week, when researchers at Stanford University in the US announced they had created new kinds of viruses designed by Artificial Intelligence. Roland Pease is joined by microbiologis... more

Large parts of Europe are in the grip of drought. According to the UK Meteorological Office, last week was the UK's driest July on record. Katie Field, professor of plant-soil processes at Sheffield University, joins us to discuss the state of our st... more

Scientists have long referred to the Goldilocks zone – the region around a star where conditions are not too hot and not too cold but “just right” for life. Joined by a live audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK, Tom Whipple asks what... more

Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has announced that the US military will be screening military personnel aged 30 and older for testosterone deficiency. Those found with low testosterone levels will be offered voluntary hormone replacement therapy. T... more

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Recent Guests

Lewis Dartnell
Astrobiologist at the University of Westminster
University of Westminster
Episode: Are we alone in the universe?
Sara Seagar
Astrophysicist and planetary scientist
MIT
Episode: Are we alone in the universe?
Joe Herbert
Professor, University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Testing testosterone testing
Katie Ayres
Marine biologist
Beneath the Waves
Episode: Testing testosterone testing
Areg Danagoulian
Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: How might we spot nukes in space?
Kai Kupferschmidt
Science journalist explaining the Minnesota synthetic biology work
author/reporter for Science/NSF publications
Episode: Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
Jean-Arte Olive
Geophysicist discussing seafloor formation event
Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris
Episode: Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
Laura Porro
Associate Professor of Cell and Development Biology at University College London
University College London
Episode: How do you immortalise natural history?
Fernando Alvares
Researcher involved in advanced imaging of biological specimens
University of Southampton
Episode: How do you immortalise natural history?

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
  • Excellent podcast!

    The only reason it’s not 5/5 is because the lovely hosts are a little too lively. Giggly almost. If you could bring Roland Pease in for more segments, or make it more like Science in Action, I would be so grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Luisa574278
    Canada2 months ago
  • Social media ban

    I agree with the ban I am 13 kids are on there phones and devices way too much social media is bad and most kids screen time is ridiculous

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My opinion !!!
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Pluto is a planet

    •EPISODE: “Should Pluto be a Planet Again?” In which the supposedly neutral BBC host advances his anti-Pluto biased personal slant seconds before pronouncing “Uranus” in the prudish American fashion.

    This propaganda slop makes “Crowd Science” look like the Nobel Institute.

    * Unscubscribe*

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    (Gibberer)
    Australia3 months ago
  • English competence and humour at it's best, always nice conversations

    Podcast Addict
    5
    joll
    4 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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    Germany5 months ago

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#165
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#16
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Science
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#70
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#24
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#39
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How might we spot nukes in space?
Q: How could we detect such a weapon from another satellite, given the harsh space environment?
By looking for neutron signatures produced when heavy elements inside a weapon interact with high-energy protons in radiation-rich regions like the Van Allen belt, though distinguishing this signal from natural space radiation and doing so from a safe distance poses major challenges.
How might we spot nukes in space?
Q: Why would anyone want to put a nuclear weapon in space?
To disrupt satellite networks in a hypothetical conflict, leveling the strategic playing field by destroying or degrading large swacks of space-based assets, which would have significant military implications for modern warfare.
Finding the evidence for the social media ban
Q: What's the evidence so far?
There are evolving lines of evidence. Some studies show harm to individual young people while broader data suggest more mixed results, and researchers emphasize the need for careful, causal evidence such as randomized trials and well-designed cohort studies to determine impact and mechanisms.
Plankton's untapped potential
Q: How can plankton be utilized or cultivated in ways that might help address climate concerns, and what are the risks?
There is potential for leveraging plankton in carbon sequestration or bio-inspired technologies, but it requires careful science, strong governance, and consideration of unintended consequences before any large-scale deployment.
Plankton's untapped potential
Q: What exactly is the Plankton Manifesto addressing, and why is plankton so overlooked in biodiversity discussions?
Plankton is an umbrella term for a vast diversity of tiny organisms that drive the biological carbon pump and climate processes; they are essential for life but have been underrepresented in policy discussions compared to charismatic megafauna and reef organisms.

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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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