Curious Cases Episodes Available now
Kate Bush's Sonic Weapon—Rutherford and Fry
Can sound kill? Inspired by a Kate Bush song, we ask whether sonic weapons could work.
Itchy and Scratchy—Rutherford and Fry
Why do we itch and should we scratch?
The Dark Star—Rutherford and Fry
The science sleuths investigate the question 'What's inside a black hole?'.
The Burning Question—Rutherford and Fry
What is fire? Is it a solid, liquid or a gas? Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry investigate.
The Cat Who Came Back—Rutherford and Fry
How do cats find their way back to their old home when they move house?
The Forgetful Child—Rutherford and Fry
Why don't we remember the first few years of our lives?
The Astronomical Balloon—Rutherford and Fry
'How far up can a helium balloon go? Could it go out to space?' asks Juliet Gok, aged 9.
A Code in Blood—Rutherford and Fry
Why do we have different blood types? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
The World That Turns—Rutherford and Fry
'Why does the Earth spin?' asks Joe Wills from Accra in Ghana.
The Broken Stool—Rutherford and Fry
How much does the bacteria inside my body weigh?
