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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Why are elephants so big?
Fri 6 Nov 2020
An episode dedicated to the curious minds of our younger listeners
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Can I learn to sing in tune?
Fri 30 Oct 2020
Why are some of us tone deaf, and can you improve your singing with practice?
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Am I related to a virus?
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Although they鈥檙e not technically 鈥榓live鈥� might viruses hold a place in our family tree?
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Why do I blush?
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Does blushing have some sort of evolutionary purpose? And why do we yawn?
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What makes stuff sticky?
Fri 2 Oct 2020
Our world would fall apart without adhesives - but how do they hold things together?
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Why am I embarrassed to be naked?
Fri 25 Sep 2020
We all have naked bodies 鈥� so why are we so embarrassed to show them?
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Why do we like spicy food?
Fri 18 Sep 2020
Join the CrowdScience dinner party as we tackle listeners鈥� food questions
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Why does running water make me need the toilet?
Fri 4 Sep 2020
What does science say about controlling urination, and other bodily functions?
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What鈥檚 the yeast doing inside my bread?
Fri 21 Aug 2020
Yeast: the tiny organism with massive potential
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Does air traffic affect our weather?
Fri 7 Aug 2020
Has reduced air travel due to pandemic lockdown affected our weather and climate?
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Why do conspiracy theories exist?
Fri 31 Jul 2020
Why do conspiracy theories exist and why are we seeing so many in this pandemic?
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Are some soaps better than others?
Fri 24 Jul 2020
How was soap discovered, and what else is used for washing around the world?
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How is human sound affecting sealife?
Fri 17 Jul 2020
Are peaceful seas an illusion? We find out how human sound affects life under the waves.
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Could earthworms help transform the future of farming?
Fri 10 Jul 2020
As they work the soil worms can hugely increase its fertility but there鈥檚 a downside.
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Is barefoot running better?
Fri 3 Jul 2020
How does a bare foot change our running pain and performance
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What鈥檚 the point of blood types?
Fri 26 Jun 2020
We, like most animals, have a variety of different blood types. But what are they for?
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Were my atoms once your atoms?
Fri 12 Jun 2020
What is the likelihood that an atom in your body has been used in someone else鈥檚 body?
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Would you risk your life to save another?
Fri 5 Jun 2020
Why do some people put themselves in danger to help others?
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Why can鈥檛 you tickle yourself?
Fri 29 May 2020
In this kids special, we explore a raft of questions from our younger listeners
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What is the smallest particle?
Fri 8 May 2020
We tackle particle physics questions from around the world
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How do I learn maths when school鈥檚 shut?
Fri 1 May 2020
We tackle maths questions sent in by high school students in lockdown
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How can I reduce stress?
Fri 10 Apr 2020
Listener Keith from Lincolnshire wants to know how to reduce stress - he's a firefighter.
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Will a placebo boost my sports performance?
Fri 3 Apr 2020
Can we trick ourselves into running faster or playing better?
