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CrowdScience

BBC World Service
Climate Change
Evolution
Psychology
Neuroscience
Genetics
Earth
Cognitive Neuroscience
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Moon
Port Of Rotterdam
Cycling
Twins
Identity
Tears
Culture
Aging
Atoms
Memory
Fuel Efficiency
Wine

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

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Latest Episodes

The news has been full of references to ‘El Niño’, a global weather phenomenon that, this year, is forecast to be the biggest yet. CrowdScience listener Kennedy is a farmer in Kenya and this has got him worried. He wants to know exactly what El Niño ... more

In November 2016 the BBC World Service launched a brand new show in which listeners would send in their science questions, and a team of fearless presenters would find answers. Ten years on, CrowdScience is still going strong.

We’ve answered over f... more

CrowdScience listener Nyok, in South Sudan, is right-handed and has always felt very creative. He's also noticed that left-handed people seem to be more logical. He's wondering if this has anything to do with the idea that different sides of your bra... more

CrowdScience listener Lauren from Belgium has near-complete hearing loss in one ear, because all the sensory hair cells in her inner ear have died. This got her thinking about how complicated the human ear is and whether there are other animals with ... more

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Recent Guests

Sebastian Ocklenburg
Professor and researcher of left-handedness
MSH Medical School
Episode: Are right-handed people more creative?
Marietta Papadou Pastou
Neuropsychologist who has studied handedness for more than 20 years
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Episode: Are right-handed people more creative?
David Carey
Neuropsychologist who studies how hand preference relates to the brain
University of Bangor
Episode: Are right-handed people more creative?
Richard Binny
Director of the Bangor Imaging Institute
Bangor Imaging Institute
Episode: Are right-handed people more creative?
Natasha Mhatre
Associate professor of invertebrate neurobiology
Western University
Episode: How do insects hear?
Fernando Montealegre-Zapata
Visiting professor who studies cricket hearing
University of Lincoln
Episode: How do insects hear?
Joerg Albert
Biophysicist studying insect hearing
University College London
Episode: How do insects hear?
Jayne Yack
Professor studying insect sensory biology
Carleton University
Episode: How do insects hear?
Camilla Whittington
Associate Professor studying the evolution of pregnancy in animals
University of Sydney
Episode: Why don't we lay eggs?

Hosts

Caroline Steel
Science presenter and BBC World Service presenter
Anand Jagatia
Marnie Chesterton

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Fascinating, enthralling and informative

    The BBC World service at its best. Great presenters communicating science as easily as most people breathe, intriguing questions thoroughly investigated in an entertaining and engaging way. Brilliant and a great listen for anyone curious about the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eagle eyed bill watcher
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Best of all đŸ€

    I listen to the podcast every night and you can never get tired of it. Absolutely amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bonnie.wit
    France8 months ago
  • Great science!

    Quirky, informative, and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roac Sth Australia
    Australia8 months ago
  • Always worth my time

    I've enjoyed this podcast since the first episode and the last one was one of the best. These episodes usually deal with a topic that occurrs to me as "jee, I've always wondered about that".

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dunedin@1
    United States10 months ago
  • Crowd science

    Crowd science is a great podcast for all ages. I sometimes listen to it with my kids and they love it too. The presenters are really nice and sometimes funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frubduvs
    United Kingdoma year ago

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The wide range of subjects and answers to everyday questions keep the content engaging, even when a topic is unfamiliar.
The friendly, inclusive style appeals to families and listeners across age groups.
A few listeners find some interviews slow-paced or feel presenters sometimes take too much airtime.
Listeners praise the presenters for making complex science clear, warm and entertaining.
Reviews value the careful explanations, expert interviews and strong storytelling.

Chart Rankings

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#58
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Apple Podcasts
#9
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#22
Australia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#48
Italy/Science
Apple Podcasts
#72
France/Science

Talking Points

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Are right-handed people more creative?
Q: Does hand preference relate to which side of the brain is dominant?
Hand preference is associated with differences in language lateralization. About 95% of right-handers are left-dominant for language, compared with about 70% of left-handers, who show more variation.
Are right-handed people more creative?
Q: Are right-handed people more creative, and are left-handed people more logical?
David Carey says there is no obvious relationship between hand preference and creativity or personality. Any increased representation of left-handers in some creative fields is small and may relate to visuospatial skills.
How do insects hear?
Q: Could any insect offer a simpler alternative to a human ear?
Some insect hearing systems have fewer moving parts, but they are adapted to each species' needs and would not be better alternatives for humans.
How do insects hear?
Q: Can insects actually hear?
Many insects can hear, but not all. Their ears vary widely in structure and location, and some detect vibrations through solid surfaces rather than using eardrums.
How many dead people are on the internet?
Q: What happens to a person's online presence after they die, in terms of access and control?
Various platforms offer options like legacy contacts or inactivity-based policies, but real access often requires legal processes; there is wide variation and a lack of universal rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CrowdScience

What is CrowdScience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listener questions drive accessible investigations into science across everyday life, Earth, biology, health, technology and space. Presenters take questions from people around the world to researchers, adding field visits, demonstrations and personal experiences to expert interviews. The format connects a clear question with evidence from several disciplines, then explains what researchers know and where the answer remains nuanced.

Caroline Steel, Anand Jagatia and Marnie Chesterton are recurring presenters, alongside other voices. Guests range from university researchers and medical specialists to museum curators, engineers and industry experts. The distinctive appeal is the breadth of curiosity: a familiar puzzle can lead into detailed ... more

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2. Marietta Papadou Pastou
3. David Carey
4. Richard Binny
5. Natasha Mhatre
6. Fernando Montealegre-Zapata
7. Joerg Albert
8. Jayne Yack

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