Dissecting Christmas Dinner

Coming up, groundbreaking research suggests the shingles vaccine can greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks. What's the science behind it? Also ahead: the New Space Race between the US and China goes up a gear as Beijing unexpectedly delays the launch of its Chang'e 7 mission. ...  Show more

Today, we are exploring the lives of insects, and some of the incredible abilities they've evolved to enable them to thrive. Coming up, the fly larvae that can withstand huge pressures in some of the world's deepest lakes; the butterfly caterpillar that pretends it's an ant to bl ...  Show more

How many Scientists does it take to cook Christmas dinner? Marnie seeks help from a food scientist, a geneticist, a doctor and a botanist to create the perfect festive feast. 

Reindeer castration, plants get chatty and more quirky science revealed in this Christmas special of CrowdScience where we will also be hearing from the people that make this series possible. That’s you – our listeners. CrowdScience has been on air for just over a year which mean ...  Show more

MERRY CHRISTMAS!In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore the amazing physiology of Santa Claus. How can a chubby man from the North Pole withstand the forces necessary to deliver millions of presents in a single night? *This content is for educational purposes only and does not ...  Show more

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