Curious Cases Podcast
Hannah Fry and Dara O Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
Episodes to download
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The Impossible Number—Series 21
Tue 14 Feb 2023
What is the 'imaginary' number - and why is it so incredibly useful?
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The Case of the Blind Mind's Eye—Series 21
Tue 10 Jan 2023
'Why can't I see images in my mind?' asks Jude from Australia.
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Silly Studies: The Pre-Series Teaser
Thu 5 Jan 2023
We鈥檙e almost back! As a cheeky aperitif, our sleuths review some surprising science.
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The Puzzle of the Plasma Doughnut—Series 20
Tue 20 Sep 2022
鈥淗ow does fusion work, and how can we do it safely on earth?鈥� asks Les Walker
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The Riddle of Red-Eyes and Runny-Noses—Series 20
Tue 13 Sep 2022
鈥淎re allergies really on the increase?鈥� wonders Ally
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The Problem of Infinite Pi(e)—Series 20
Tue 6 Sep 2022
'How did we discover pi? How do we know that it鈥檚 infinite and never repeats?' asks Alex.
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The Suspicious Smell—Series 20
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Why do our bodies smell? And does our smell influence how much we like each other?
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The Wild and Windy Tale—Series 20
Tue 23 Aug 2022
鈥淗ow do winds start and why do they stop?鈥� asks Georgina from the Isle of Wight
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The Case of The Missing Gorilla—Series 20
Tue 16 Aug 2022
'How can I be immersed in a book, and still notice my name?' asks Charlotte.
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Silly Studies: The Pre-Series Tease
Tue 9 Aug 2022
We鈥檙e back! Rutherford and Fry review the silliest studies sent in by Curios
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The Colour Conundrum—Series 19
Thu 24 Mar 2022
'How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?鈥� asks Maya Crocombe.
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The Turn of the Tide—Series 19
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
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The Shocking White Hair—Series 19
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
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Surprising Symmetries—Series 19
Thu 3 Mar 2022
We鈥檝e got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
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The Mystery of the Teenage Brain—Series 19
Thu 17 Feb 2022
Why do my teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning? asks Michelle.
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We鈥檙e (almost) back!
Fri 11 Feb 2022
Rutherford and Fry return for a new series of scientific sleuthing
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Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI: A Future for Humans
Thu 23 Dec 2021
The science sleuths unwrap some of the biggest ideas in this year's 成人论坛 Reith Lectures.
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Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI: AI in the Economy
Wed 15 Dec 2021
The science sleuths unwrap some of the biggest ideas in this year's 成人论坛 Reith Lectures.
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Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI: AI in Warfare
Wed 8 Dec 2021
The science sleuths unwrap some of the biggest ideas in this year's 成人论坛 Reith Lectures.
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Rutherford and Fry on Living with AI: The Biggest Event in Human History
Wed 1 Dec 2021
The science sleuths unwrap some of the biggest ideas in this year's 成人论坛 Reith Lectures.
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The Venomous Vendetta—Series 18
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Will a venomous snake die if it bites itself? asks Janni in Amsterdam
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The Slippery Situation—Series 18
Thu 4 Nov 2021
'What is the most slippy thing in the world?' asks 8 year old Evelyn from London
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The Painless Heart—Series 18
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Why does my heart not ache after exercise? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate
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The Weirdness of Water Part 2/2—Series 18
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry attempt to answer more questions on why water is weird
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The Weirdness of Water Part 1/2—Series 18
Thu 14 Oct 2021
Please explain the weirdness of water? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
Why do you see faces in unexpected places?
We are 鈥渉ardwired鈥� for recognising faces and it starts at birth.
