Curious Cases Podcast
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
Episodes to download
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9. A lemon-powered spaceship—Series 1
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain investigate how many lemons it takes to power a spaceship?
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8. Be More Athlete—Series 1
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain investigate what makes a good athlete.
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7. Invincible Moss Piglets—Series 1
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain stress test tardigrades: would they survive an apocalypse?
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6. The Shock Factor—Series 1
Sat 9 Nov 2024
Dara Γ Briain and Hannah Fry investigate the mystical power of lightning.
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5. The Taste of Words—Series 1
Sat 2 Nov 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain investigate why some people can literally taste words.
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4. In the Groove—Series 1
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain get in the groove as they investigate the science of rhythm.
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3. Mirror, Mirror—Series 1
Sat 19 Oct 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain apply their scientific super-powers to all things shiny.
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2. The 5 Second Rule—Series 1
Fri 4 Oct 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain investigate the science behind the 5 Second Rule.
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Introducing a brand new series of Curious Cases!—Series 1
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ Briain answer your quirkiest questions with SCIENCE.
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The Impossible Number—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 14 Feb 2023
What is the 'imaginary' number - and why is it so incredibly useful?
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The Mind Numbing Medicine—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 7 Feb 2023
'How do anaesthetics work?' asks Alicia.
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The Resurrection Quest—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 31 Jan 2023
Can we bring extinct species back from the dead?
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The Case of the Blind Mind's Eye—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 10 Jan 2023
'Why can't I see images in my mind?' asks Jude from Australia.
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Silly Studies: The Pre-Series Teaser—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 5 Jan 2023
Weβre almost back! As a cheeky aperitif, our sleuths review some surprising science.
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The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 20 Sep 2022
βHow does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?β asks Les Walker
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The Riddle of Red-Eyes and Runny-Noses—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 13 Sep 2022
βAre allergies really on the increase?β wonders Ally
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The Problem of Infinite Pi(e)—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 6 Sep 2022
'How did we discover pi? How do we know that itβs infinite and never repeats?' asks Alex.
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The Suspicious Smell—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Why do our bodies smell? And does our smell influence how much we like each other?
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The Wild and Windy Tale—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 23 Aug 2022
βHow do winds start and why do they stop?β asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
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The Case of The Missing Gorilla—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 16 Aug 2022
'How can I be immersed in a book, and still notice my name?' asks Charlotte.
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Silly Studies: The Pre-Series Tease—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 9 Aug 2022
Weβre back! Rutherford and Fry review the silliest studies sent in by Curios
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The Colour Conundrum—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 24 Mar 2022
'How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?β asks Maya Crocombe.
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The Turn of the Tide—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
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The Shocking White Hair—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
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Surprising Symmetries—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 3 Mar 2022
Weβve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
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The Weird Waves of Wi-Fi—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 24 Feb 2022
βHow does Wi-Fi work - is it magic?β asks Abby
Why do you see faces in unexpected places?
We are βhardwiredβ for recognising faces and it starts at birth.
