
Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 465 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

Social media is awash with content about food intolerances and the symptoms to look out for. But figuring out whether you actually have one, and what’s triggering it, is surprisingly difficult. One avenue people are gravitating towards is at-home tes... more
Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which held its ceremony in LA last weekend. Each prize is worth $3m and they’re awarded in physics, maths and life sciences. Madele... more
Earlier this month the AI company Anthropic said it had created a model so powerful that, out of a sense of responsibility, it was not going to release it to the public. Anthropic says the model, Mythos Preview, excels at spotting and exploiting vuln... more
Madeleine Finlay sits down with co-host and science editor Ian Sample to discuss three eye-catching stories from the week, including a review into the effectiveness of a new class of Alzheimer’s drug that was once hailed as a game-changer in slowing ... more
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The show offers concise, journalist-led explorations of contemporary science, technology, health, and the environment. Recent episodes foreground global energy geopolitics, AI and warfare, and cutting-edge health and biology topics, often featuring expert guests and researchers who break down complex science for a wide audience. Across topics, the tone remains accessible, aiming to connect policy, research, and real-world impacts without overloading listeners with jargon. A few episodes stand out for tackling controversial funding in science, the societal implications of new technologies, and health questions with practical takeaways for everyday readers and professionals alike.
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Recent guests on Science Weekly include:
1. Sophia Hayes
2. David Molyneux
3. Heather Massey
4. Jan Wörner
5. Ian Sample
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7. Michael Pollan
8. Jennifer Blagg
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