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What makes us unique?
8 billion people and counting
Science news. And we ask how many people can the planet really support?
The Science of Magnetism
Science News and why are scientists so attracted to the topic of magnetism?
The Best Of 5 Live Science 2022
We bring you the best of 5 Live Science from 2022.
New Year's Q&A
Dr Chris Smith and expert guests answer your science questions for the New Year.
All aboard 'Boaty McBoatface'
We go aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough, which could have been named 'Boaty McBoatface'.
History of Booze
Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news. And we look at the history of booze.
Can a chatbot be a good broadcaster?
Science news and we find out if an AI chatbot is any good as a broadcaster!
Transplanted brains, sugar taxes and satellites
The week's science news, and a special look at the science of satellites.
Quakes, bad indoor air, and will we be eating bacteria in future?
Science news. Plus the revolutions in farming and food production.
Gene therapy, the world's biggest penguin, and the threat from bird flu
Male Pill, Invisible Shrimp, & Fusion Power in Future?
Science news, and we look at the likelihood of commercial fusion power by 2040
What can the Earth tell us about itself?
Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news and a look at the science of tectonics.
Q&A: Ask Us Anything
We answer some of the science questions you've been sending to the 5 Live Science team.
Recharging In Nature
Science news, and a look at the value of national parks to our wellbeing.
The High Seas Treaty
Science news and we dive into the plan to protect 30% of the world鈥檚 oceans by 2030.
Dinosaur faces, laughing gas, and repairing broken gadgets
Science news, and we look at why it's difficult to repair broken gadgets.
Is There Anybody Out There?
Science news, and we鈥檙e asking, 鈥渋s there anybody out there?鈥� in the universe.
What is Pain?
Chris Berrow with the latest developments and science news. Plus what exactly is pain?
Black Holes and the Dark Side of the Moon
Science news, what are black holes and what would happen if you were to fall into one?
Obesity
Science news, and a look at the challenge of obesity to our health.
Sport and concussion injuries
Science news and we investigate the link between sport and concussion injuries.
Singing fish and building better batteries
Science news and we鈥檙e looking at improvements in building batteries.
Your questions answered
Chris Smith and the panel are answering the questions you've been sending in.
Memory, mosquitos and mowing the lawn
Science news and we look at the science of memory.
Alleviating Allergies
Science news and we look at what allergies are, and how we can help fight against them.
Fossils - why there is so much excitement at the moment?
Science news and fossils - why there is so much excitement in this field at the moment?
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.
