Curious Cases Episodes Available now
The Polar Opposite—Series 7
What would happen if the Earth's magnetic poles flipped?
The Curious Cake-Off—Series 7
How to make the perfect sponge using the power of science.
Kate Bush's Sonic Weapon—Series 6
Can sound kill? Inspired by a Kate Bush song, we ask whether sonic weapons could work.
Itchy and Scratchy—Series 6
Why do we itch and should we scratch?
The Dark Star—Series 6
The science sleuths investigate the question 'What's inside a black hole?'.
The Burning Question—Series 6
What is fire? Is it a solid, liquid or a gas? Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry investigate.
The Cat Who Came Back—Series 6
How do cats find their way back to their old home when they move house?
The Forgetful Child—Series 5
Why don't we remember the first few years of our lives?
The Astronomical Balloon—Series 5
'How far up can a helium balloon go? Could it go out to space?' asks Juliet Gok, aged 9.
A Code in Blood—Series 5
Why do we have different blood types? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
