CrowdScience Podcast
We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.
Episodes to download
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Trailer: 13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle
Monday
The epic space story of a sci-fi dream that changed spaceflight forever
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What if the Earth spun backwards?
Fri 18 Jul 2025
If planet Earth spun backwards, would life still be the same?
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Where did Earth鈥檚 water come from?
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Seventy percent of our planet is covered in water, but where did it all come from?
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Can we harness solar energy from other stars?
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Can we harness the energy of the stars?
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How can we persuade more people to cycle?
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Can behavioural science help listener Hans with his aim to get more people on bikes?
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Was there an idyllic time before carnivores?
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Was there ever a time when life on earth was peaceful? No predators, no prey, just vibes?
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What鈥檚 that background hum I hear?
Fri 6 Jun 2025
We explore the science behind hums 鈥� phenomena of persistent, low noise
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Can eating honey help save bees?
Fri 23 May 2025
Bee populations are declining - could eating honey help support them?
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Is my yoghurt really alive?
Fri 16 May 2025
Local culture and local cultures at the Sofia Science Festival in Bulgaria
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Is red sky at night really sailor鈥檚 delight?
Fri 9 May 2025
Just how reliable is this common weather proverb?
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Why can't I fall asleep?
Fri 2 May 2025
Why is getting to sleep much harder for some people than others?
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Can we feed everyone?
Fri 25 Apr 2025
We ask leading agricultural experts about global food security
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Why do animals swallow rocks?
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe
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How do you measure a mountain?
Fri 4 Apr 2025
As sea levels rise, will mountains shrink? How do we measure height above sea level?
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Where in the world will I weigh least?
Fri 28 Mar 2025
We tackle gravity - a fundamental force of the universe, yet also an everyday mystery
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Are there global food allergy hotspots?
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Do food allergies vary around the world 鈥� and if so, why?
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Are humans naturally monogamous?
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Why is one partner usually the norm for humans around the world?
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Is water wet?
Fri 7 Mar 2025
The wetness of water seems obvious - but dive into the science and it's not so clear cut
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Whatever happened to tangerines?
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Can we track down a tangerine variety lodged in one listener's memory?
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Is anything truly random?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
A question about bathroom tiles has us wondering whether everything is pre-determined
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Why can't I remember my early childhood?
Fri 7 Feb 2025
Some huge milestones happen in our first years of life - but why do we forget them?
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Is my smartwatch good for my health?
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Do smartwatches reliably monitor fitness? And can they make us healthier?
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How high can birds fly?
Fri 24 Jan 2025
What altitude can birds cope with, and which species soars highest?
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Which animal has the biggest carbon footprint?
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Humans emit far too much planet-warming carbon, but what about other species?
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Is beer better without alcohol?
Fri 10 Jan 2025
How does non-alcoholic beer differ from the original - and is it better for us?
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Why am I embarrassed when I fall?
Fri 3 Jan 2025
Falling can be serious 鈥� so why do we find it embarrassing or even funny?
