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Mysteries of Science

Fun Kids
Dinosaurs
Ufos
Oumuamua
Sharks
Sutton Hoo
Weather
Insect Consumption
Future Of Food
Area 51
Anglo-Saxon History
Oceanography
Dark Matter
Entomophagy
Thylacine
Ball Lightning
Marine Biology
Bermuda Triangle
Antikythera Mechanism
Harry Potter
Sustainability

The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.

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Dan and Michael explore the biggest mystery of them all: how did everything begin?

Around 75 years ago, British astronomer Fred Hoyle went on the radio and used the term "Big Bang" for the very first time. The odd thing is, he was making fun of it.... more

Are you a lucky person? Do you have a lucky number, a lucky shirt, or a favourite pair of lucky pants? In this episode of Mysteries of Science, hosts Dan and Michael investigate one of life's slipperiest puzzles: is luck actually real, or is it just ... more

We're in the archives for another episode of Mysteries of Science. In our first of season three, released on April Fool's Day, hosts Dan, Stevie, and Michael take a deep dive into three of the most famous scientific hoaxes. We're looking at the Cotti... more

Two hikers stumble upon something in the ice: a mummy. Called, Ă–tzi, over the next few days, the mummy's extracted and examined by experts. It turns out to be 5,000 years old.

Who was this person? How did they get there? And what can we learn from ... more

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Maggie Lieu
Astrophysicist at the University of Nottingham, cosmology and machine learning researcher
University of Nottingham
Episode: How did everything begin?
Derren Brown
Illusionist and psychologist-minded entertainer who studies how the mind works
Television and stage work (The Secret of Luck)
Episode: Feeling lucky?
Lars Pilö
Glacial archaeologist
Glacial archaeology in Norway
Episode: The Ice Mummy
Laura DiBacci
Tour guide
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
Episode: The Ice Mummy
Cressida Cowell
Author and illustrator of How to Train Your Dragon Books; Waterstones Children's Laureate
Author, How to Train Your Dragon
Episode: The Truth About Dragons
Nick Crumpton
Biologist and writer of children's books
Author, Everything You Know About Dinosaurs Is Wrong
Episode: The Truth About Dragons
Matthew Cook
Herpetologist and lead keeper at Chester Zoo
Chester Zoo
Episode: The Truth About Dragons
Peter Gallivan
From The Royal Institution, science education charity spokesperson
The Royal Institution
Episode: What came first, the chicken or the egg?
David Papineau
Professor of Philosophy of Science, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Hosts

Dan
Host of Mysteries of Science; editor/producer with involvement across Science and Nature-related publications within The Week Junior family.
Michael
Co-host, junior editor helping explore topics; contributes editorial guidance and topic framing.
Ciaran
Host, features editor; asks questions and collaborates with guests to unpack topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • So tuff

    Great podcast for F student inventors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Science spark the

    I don’t really love science but this podcast has really sparked an interest for science mysteries. Recommend ❣️

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    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • WOW!

    I like learning about science and nature so this is the best podcast for me I just love what this podcast has to offer.

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    United Kingdom4 months ago
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    5
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    United States4 months ago
  • Nice.

    Very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    H S R I A
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Guests are diverse and bring credible expertise across disciplines.
Listeners find the show engaging and informative with clear explanations.
The format is family-friendly and great for kids who love science and mysteries.

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How did everything begin?
Q: Will humans ever have or access telepathy as a means of communication without listening to the podcast?
The host jokingly suggests future tech will be so seamless it could transmit thoughts directly, highlighting the episode's playful tone while acknowledging current limits of science.
How did everything begin?
Q: What came before the Big Bang, or what caused it?
Current physics breaks down at those conditions, and while many theories exist, none have been proven; the era before the Big Bang remains a frontier with uncertain explanations.
How did everything begin?
Q: Tell us which of the three outcomes you outlined for the universe's fate is correct.
Observational data in the 1990s showed a Goldilocks-like behavior for much of cosmic history, with dark energy later driving an accelerated expansion, indicating none of the earlier simple end-state scenarios fully capture the fate of the universe.
How did everything begin?
Q: Welcome to the show, Ethan. Tell us, why did Fred Hoyle not believe in the Big Bang?
Hoyle viewed the Big Bang as a creation myth and argued the heavier elements were produced in stars, not in an initial hot, dense phase; the data eventually favored the Big Bang, though Hoyle was partially right about stellar nucleosynthesis.
Feeling lucky?
Q: Are you feeling lucky, Michael?
Yes, I am, and it becomes a platform to test what luck means in practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mysteries of Science

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

Bright, accessible science mysteries are unpacked with expert guests and lively hosts who explain complex ideas in kid-friendly language. Across episodes, listeners get foundational explanations of topics like the Big Bang, evolution, black holes, AI, dinosaurs, and cryptozoology, paired with hands-on demonstrations, museum perspectives, and cultural context. The show's strengths include a strong emphasis on critical thinking, engaging visuals via show notes, and a family-friendly, educational tone that invites audience participation. Noteworthy is the consistent use of guest experts from universities, museums, and science communication, plus cross-disciplinary angles that connect myth, history, and cutting-edge science. Potential listeners... more

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2. Derren Brown
3. Lars Pilö
4. Laura DiBacci
5. Cressida Cowell
6. Nick Crumpton
7. Matthew Cook
8. Peter Gallivan

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