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UFOs - What do we know?
Science news and we ask what do we know about Unidentified Flying Objects?
Titan sub and an HIV vaccine
Science news and we look at how far away we are from an effective HIV vaccine.
Light Pollution
Dr Chris Smith presents the science news and light pollution goes under our spotlight.
We answer your questions
This week your questions are going under the microscope.
Protecting the Oceans
Science news and we look at the ways scientists are trying to protect our planet’s oceans
Tackling Depression
Science news plus a look at depression, and how we can help to manage the condition.
Artificial Intelligence
Science news plus a look at AI, what can this emerging technology really do for us?
Q&A
Chris Smith and the are answering the science questions you've been sending in.
The real Oppenheimer
Science news and an inside look at the reality of the atom bomb.
India Land on the Moon
Science news, and we find out how much we really know about the moon.
Eating well without compromising on taste
A summer cooking challenge in the name of eating well without compromising on taste.
Titans of Science: Helen Sharman
Science news and we discuss RAAC, the treatment of Sepsis and scents from ancient Egypt.
Titans of Science: Helen Sharman (Part 2)
Science news and we discuss infections, potential vape ban and the legacy of Ian Wilmut.
Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples.
Science news and we discuss spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroids.
Covid vaccine for all variants, and Anthony Fauci in conversation
Science news and we discuss future proof covid jab, antimatter and a super continent.
New malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Lord Robert Winston
Science news and we discuss a new malaria vaccine, radioactive water and Nobel Prizes.
Titans of Science: Dame Sally Davies
Science news and we talk to Dame Sally Davies, former England Chief Medical Officer.
Mouthguard technology, space junk and Is it time to stop changing the clocks?
Science news and we discuss mouthguard technology, space junk and changing the clocks.
Long COVID, Hurricanes and "Spooky" Organisms.
Science news and we discuss long COVID, hurricanes and "spooky" organisms.
Winter flu, AI Summit, Cockney accent and the COVID enquiry
Science news and we discuss the winter flu, the AI Summit and the Cockney accent.
Anastrozole, COP 28, hedgehogs and the James Webb space telescope
Science news and we discuss Anastrozole, the COP 28 summit and the James Webb telescope.
Chickenpox, Champion Jockeys and Light Speed
Science news and analysis. Including the decision to give chickenpox vaccines to kids.
Cyber attacks, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease
Science news and we discuss the COVID enquiry, red wine headaches and Parkinson’s disease.
COP28, swine flu, Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
Science news and we discuss COP28, swine flu, the Bennu asteroid and digital twins.
Covid Inquiry, fossilised trees in the Fens, and getting Britons moving
James Tytko presents science news, and how to confront the UK’s activity crisis.
Titans of Science: Chris Hadfield
Science news and we speak to former astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Christmas science stories and computer games
Christmas science and a look at some of the best computer games you can play.
Quantum Leap
A look back on some of 2023’s scientific discoveries and what we should expect in 2024.
Measles, Terror Chatbots and the Microbiome
Titans of Science: Professor Deborah Prentice
Science news and we speak to psychologist Professor Deborah Prentice.
The Black Death, wine measures and pot holes
Science news and we discuss the black death, wine measures and pot holes.
