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Curious Cases

BBC Radio 4
What? Seriously?
Neuroscience
Tardigrades
Psychology
Memory Transfer
Evolution
Spontaneous Combustion
Anomalistic Psychology
Gold
Synesthesia
Fungi
Viruses
Phantom Pain
Cognitive Neuroscience
Climate Change
NASA
BBC Radio 4
Laughter
Rhys Nicholson
Georgia Toffalo

Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you give water a really good shake? You might expect splashing, spilling and general aquatic chaos - but under exactly the right conditions, something much stranger can happen...

In this episode, Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain dive ... more

Ever wondered how close nature can get to making a human clone? And what happens if identical twin brothers marry identical twin sisters and have babies - how similar are they? Our listener Chris has been pondering this very issue, and his question t... more

One winter morning, listener Jane opened her curtains to find her car roof covered in breathtaking, fern-like frost so intricate it looked like a William Morris print. But how does something as ordinary as ice create patterns so beautifully complex? more

From pharaohs' tombs in Ancient Egypt and medieval currency, to priceless royal jewellery and Spandau Ballet songs - gold has been prized for millennia. But it's only really in the last century or so that we've started uncovering its usefulness in le... more

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Recent Guests

Xand van Tulleken
Doctor, broadcaster, honorary associate professor of infection and population health at University College London
University College London
Episode: Identical(ish)
Claire Steves
Principal investigator in TwinsUK study
King's College London
Episode: Identical(ish)
Kevin Sinclair
Professor of developmental biology, head of animal sciences
University of Nottingham
Episode: Identical(ish)
Chris van Tulleken
Doctor, writer, broadcaster (video message)
University College London
Episode: Identical(ish)
Dr. Thomas Whale
Physical chemist from the University of Leeds
University of Leeds
Episode: Frosty Fractals
Sarah Hart
Professor of mathematics at Birkbeck University
Birkbeck University
Episode: Frosty Fractals
Professor Christoph Salzmann
Professor of Physical and Materials Chemistry at UCL
University College London
Episode: Frosty Fractals
Graham Hutchings
Regis Professor of Chemistry at the University of Cardiff
University of Cardiff
Episode: Mining for Gold (GOLD!)
Frances Wall
Professor of Applied Mineralogy in the Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Episode: Mining for Gold (GOLD!)

Hosts

Hannah Fry
Co-host and host of Curious Cases
Dara Ó Briain
Co-host and host of Curious Cases

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Gold

    Very much enjoy listening to Fry and Rutherford and now Fry and O’Briain. Cracking show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Palmer
    Australia13 days ago
  • Loooooove it !

    I can't wait for the next new episodes !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.Salv
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • We want Adam back!!

    I loved the podcast with Adam in it but now dara has replaced him and where as he’s not awful he’s just no where near as good as Adam

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ✨🌅🌄🌌✨_-_-_-
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Beginning to end

    Just found curious cases, listening from the start. Bring it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coco_De
    United States3 months ago
  • M bstrst

    I love it but yes dara takes away the comedic felling sorry not me it’s dara

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AaBbCcDdEeFfGgHhIiJjKkLlMmNnO
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of rigorous science and approachable humor.
Some feedback notes a preference for certain hosts or formats, but overall positive reception.
Fans value the guest variety and engaging questions from the audience.

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Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/Science
Spotify
#6
United Kingdom/Science
Spotify
#42
United Kingdom/Trending
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#37
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Apple Podcasts
#2
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#34
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Phantom Pain
Q: Is it common for patients with organ removal to experience phantom pain?
Phantom organ pain is less common than phantom limb pain but can happen, especially with organs that have a clear physical presence.
Phantom Pain
Q: What was the nature of the pain experienced by phantom limb patients?
The nature of the pain can be described as simultaneous crushing and burning, with some individuals also experiencing sudden spikes in pain intensity that can be debilitating.
Phantom Pain
Q: Can you explain just in a nutshell what we mean by phantom pain?
Phantom pain is the experience of pain coming from outside of your body after losing a limb or organ, where individuals can feel itchy, uncomfortable, or painful sensations from body parts that are no longer there.
Mysteries from the Final Frontier
Q: What sound do stars make?
Stars make sound waves that travel through them, detectable by astro-seismology, but those sound waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space to reach us directly.
Beam Me Up, Scotty!
Q: Is it the same Captain Kirk?
That's a deep philosophical question about identity, as it raises whether the new version retains the original's memories and experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Curious Cases

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This science-focused show tackles listener questions with a mix of rigor and humor, drawing on experts across physics, chemistry, mathematics, and earth sciences. Episodes frequently explore natural phenomena, space, and everyday questions about how the world works, often weaving in real-world examples, experiments, and thoughtful speculation. A standout is the guest list, which ranges from university professors to space explorers and researchers, yielding a broad, accessible science conversation. This combination of deep-dive explanations and engaging storytelling makes it appealing to curious listeners who enjoy clear explanations, practical applications, and entertaining banter. A notable strength is how the hosts balance rigorous scienc... more

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1. Xand van Tulleken
2. Claire Steves
3. Kevin Sinclair
4. Chris van Tulleken
5. Dr. Thomas Whale
6. Sarah Hart
7. Professor Christoph Salzmann
8. Graham Hutchings

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