蜜芽传媒 Inside Science Podcast
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.
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Ancient Roman writings revealed
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Thanks to AI, scientists can now read charred scrolls from Herculaneum for the first time.
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When brains and computers meet
Thu 1 Feb 2024
A look at the science and ethics behind the companies driving brain-computer interface.
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Hydrogen and the race to net zero
Thu 25 Jan 2024
A look at the role of hydrogen in the UK鈥檚 future energy economy with Prof Mark Miodownik.
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Understanding Flood Forecasting
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Understanding how flood forecasting and warning systems work, plus a mission to Europa.
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12 days of Christmas - science version
Thu 28 Dec 2023
A festive special in the style of the 12 days of Christmas.
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The Science of the South Pole
Thu 21 Dec 2023
On board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the vessel鈥檚 first big science season
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Biggest COP in history
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Some of the biggest stories from COP28: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence.
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Thu 23 Nov 2023
The key takeaways from the evidence of top scientists this week at the Covid inquiry.
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Iceland Volcano
Thu 16 Nov 2023
How scientists are monitoring Fagradalsfjall volcano and keeping people safe.
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Loss and damages for vulnerable countries
Thu 9 Nov 2023
Saleemul Huq, an advocate for vulnerable countries affected by climate change, has died.
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Tumbling down the rabbit hole of assembly theory
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Could a radical theory help us understand the origins of life?
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Life beyond Earth
Thu 5 Oct 2023
In the shadow of the Lovell Telescope, Victoria Gill questions our place in the universe.
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The state of nature in the UK
Thu 28 Sep 2023
A new report has revealed that one in six native UK species are at risk of extinction.
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Why is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate pledges?
Thu 21 Sep 2023
Why is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate pledges?
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The halfway point for sustainable development
Thu 14 Sep 2023
How close are we to achieving the UN鈥檚 goals by 2030?
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What鈥檚 the cost of invasive species?
Thu 7 Sep 2023
A landmark report reveals the staggering damage from invasive species across the world
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How will climate change affect where we can live?
Thu 31 Aug 2023
Extreme weather is forcing communities to leave their homes. What can we do about it?
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What makes a healthy river?
Thu 24 Aug 2023
Broadcasting from Green Man Festival in Wales, we find out about the state of our rivers.
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Why do we want to go back to the Moon?
Thu 17 Aug 2023
Russia and India are due to land on the Moon next week. Here鈥檚 what you need to know.
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Time is still ticking for the Amazon
Thu 10 Aug 2023
Can we ensure a brighter future for the Amazon rainforest?
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Reality check: carbon capture and storage
Thu 3 Aug 2023
Will two new carbon capture and storage plants help bring UK to net zero?
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The wide-ranging effects of climate change
Thu 20 Jul 2023
Record heatwaves have scorched parts of the planet. What are the impacts of these events?
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