Biology and the human body

Podcast: The science behind ACL injuries in women's football - with Blake Rivers and Grace Vella

Blake Rivers and Grace Vella talk about why women footballers are more likely to suffer from knee injuries and what is being

History of science

Podcast: De-westernizing the history of science - with Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh

Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh uncovers forgotten contributions and stories from around the world, challenging the narrow view of

Biology and the human body Natural world

Podcast: Understanding antimicrobial resistance - with Gabriel Astorga

Gabriel Astorga explains how microbes like bacteria get resistant to treatments, how this impacts our lives, and what's the link

Brain Climate

Podcast: How climate change affects the brain - with Clayton Aldern and Sanjay Sisodiya

Clayton Aldern, Neuroscientist-turned-journalist and Professor of Neurology Sanjay Sisodiya discuss how climate change affects

Maths

Podcast: Statistical uncertainty in the modern world - with David Spiegelhalter

Sir David Spiegelhalter reflects on his first Discourse and explores how uncertainties and statistics affects the lives of us

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

Podcast: Scientists on Scientists: Being the Christmas Lecturer - with Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady

Chris van Tulleken and Monica Grady discuss their experiences giving the Christmas Lectures and the role of science

Podcast: Best of 2024: Science wrapped

We rewind 2024 to spotlight the most unforgettable science moments from the Ri podcasts.

Chemistry Climate

Podcast: Sustainable materials: Trick or treat? - with Mike Shaver

Mike Shaver unpacks whether our sustainable materials are actually sustainable and answers whether plastic can ever be fully

Biology and the human body

Podcast: The brain on exercise - with Dr Flaminia Ronca

Exercise neuroscientist Flaminia Ronca explains what actually happens to your brain when you exercise.