Join us as we look back over some of our favourite bits from the last hundred episodes. MixtapeEarth, Wind & Fire - SeptemberNew Order - CeremonyNena - 99 LuftballonsTom Lehrer - The ElementsMumford & Sons - The CaveFrank W

Sci-Com Pol-Com Info-Bomb (ft. Nick Anstead)

Nov 4th, 2018 50m 8s

This week we are joined by political scientist Nick Anstead from the London School of Economics. We talk about the political communication, how can we apply scientific methods to such a field and the effects of social media, twitter bots and th

Sharing Stem Cells (ft. Sophie Arthur)

Oct 21st, 2018 41m 59s

This week we are joined by biologist Sophie Arthur who takes us through her PhD on stem cells and the work that she is doing to share her science with the world.Mixtape1) Adele - When We Were Young2) This is Me - Keala Settle (from The

Viking Bones (ft. Cat Jarman)

Oct 6th, 2018 38m 29s

We dig up the past in this episode and find out what secrets our bones hide about the places we've been and the things we've done (or eaten). Cat Jarman talks Vikings, Rapa Nui and strontium isotopes all through a good head of Norwegian teeth,

Animal Close Encounters (ft. Patrick Aryee)

Sep 22nd, 2018 43m 43s

This week we are joined by Patrick Aryee presenter, biologist and man of many animal encounters. Join us to hear a few of the best.Mixtape1) Feelings - Shy FX2) Lil Bebe - Danileigh3) At Night (Peggy Gou’s Acid Journey Remix) - Shak

Science in Parliament (ft. Jack Miller)

Jul 29th, 2018 42m 50s

Science eventually winds its way to the halls of Westminster, and one of the ways it gets there is through today's guest. Jack Miller is energy adviser for the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology and in our show today he gives us an

Bee-haviour (ft. James Makinson)

Jun 30th, 2018 44m 45s

This week we are talking about our furry little friends, bees. James Makinson is a researcher at Queen Mary University of London where he studies bees, their behaviour, communication and the odd waggle dance. We look at stingless, bumbles and t

Historical Mixtape 1 (ft. various)

Jun 16th, 2018 36m 31s

This week we have a different mixtape. This is an historical look back at some scientists of the past. We hear their words and then my choices for the songs. Mixtape1) Venus & Adonis Prologue - John Blow2) Messa di Gloria -Guiseppe Ver

Basic Basins (ft. Chris Jackson)

Jun 2nd, 2018 39m 33s

This week we talk geology and geophysics. Prof. Chris Jackson is and expert in sedimentary basins, that's the rock formation not the sink. We discover salt behaves like a liquid and even creates gigantic formations all over our planet. Mixta

Neuromorphic Nanomaterials (ft. Jessamyn Fairfield)

Apr 22nd, 2018 47m 10s

“Imagine a world where materials can heal themselves and electronics are built to learn the way your brain does”. This is the world of Dr Jessamyn Fairfield, a fascinating realm of the super small which may underpin a revolution in how computer

Collaborating Against HIV (ft. Sarah Watters)

Mar 26th, 2018 55m 12s

It's all about viruses this week - whilst Matilda's lost her voice, Dr Sarah Watters demonstrates how the Glitter Virus can spread, and we learn some fascinating things about HIV, 'elite controllers', and the challenges of working on a global

YouTube Science (ft. Mark Langtry)

Mar 12th, 2018 45m 9s

Mark takes us on a tour of all his amazing science communication journeys including his experience of touring Europe in a Science Bus! He's a theoretical physics, YouTuber, model and footballer - such a multitalented guy. Mark also has a few do

Ultracold Molecules (ft. Hannah Williams)

Feb 25th, 2018 45m 6s

This week we are joined by Hannah Williams a researcher at Imperial College who studies laser slowing and trapping of molecules to test the fringes of the Standard Model of physics. It's gonna get cold in here.Mixtape1) Elbow - Station Ap

The Science Shed (ft. Steven Lee and Nick Evans)

Feb 11th, 2018 48m 16s

We're joined by "The Science Shed" podcasting duo Dr Steven Lee (physical chemist) and Dr Nick Evans (bioengineer) for a hilarious romp around some science with a few dirty secrets from their podcast thrown in for good measure. Plus a fluoresce

The Science of Dreaming (ft. Josie Malinowski)

Feb 7th, 2018 1h 1m

Dr Josie Malinowski takes us deep into the world of dreams, discussing why we dream, how to study dreams, and the meaning they can shed on our lives. She also leads Matilda and Kyle in a hypnogogic dream induction with some quite trippy results

Malaria Genetic Barcodes (ft. Theo Sanderson)

Jan 28th, 2018 44m 17s

Malaria is one of the world's deadliest diseases, caused by a parasite that lives part of its live in humans part of its life in mosquitos. Dr Theo Sanderson's shares the pioneering technique behind his research, allowing him to work out which

Artificial Photosynthesis (ft. Suze Kundu)

Dec 12th, 2017 49m 50s

Suze Kundu brings all the fun as she talks about her work in artificial photosynthesis - a technology which could revolutionise our energy supplies and provide fuel for trips to Mars. A nanochemist both by name and by nature she also shows Mati

Laughing Babies (ft. Caspar Addyman)

Dec 2nd, 2017 42m 45s

This week we are talking to Caspar Addyman about laughter and learning in children and babies. The mixtape includes The Happy Song written specifically to make the little ones laugh.Mixtape1) Cake - The Distance2) Alabama 3 - Woke Up This

Finding Patterns (ft. Geraldine Cox)

Nov 27th, 2017 47m 17s

Geraldine Cox is artist in residence at Imperial College. She combines art and physics to find patterns in nature and new ways of expressing them. From wave patterns inside atoms, to the music in light, to 30,000 triangles that represent differ

Capturing Carbon (ft. Iain MacDonald)

Nov 11th, 2017 46m 21s

Environmental scientist, Dr Iain MacDonald, tells Matilda all about Carbon Capture Storage and it's amazing potential to help combat global warming. We also have one of our tastiest experiments yet involving three different chocolate bars and m

Disasters, Risk, and Island Communities (ft. Ilan Kelman)

Nov 7th, 2017 50m 57s

Matilda chats to Ilan Kelman about his work on disaster and risk in island communities, learns how to survive two weeks in the studio, and discovers that islands aren't always surrounded by water. Plus our weekly science news round-up!Mixtap

Transplantation (ft. Pankaj Chandak)

Nov 5th, 2017 41m 30s

Today we are joined by Pankaj Chandak talking about some of the most recent advancements in transplant surgery. Think robots, 3D printing and organs living outside the body.Mixtape1) AR Rahman - Bombay Theme2) Howard Shore - Concerning H

Herptiles (ft. Jeff Streicher)

Oct 21st, 2017 43m 5s

Natural History Museum curator Jeff Streicher takes us on a tour behind the scenes at the museum and talks about specimen collection, dissection and molecular biology with frogs, snakes and worm lizards abound.Mixtape1) Chon - Waterslide

Quality Airtime (ft. Andrew Grieve)

Oct 14th, 2017 42m 30s

Today we are talking to Andrew Grieve Senior Air Quality Analyst at King's College. We talk about pollution across foggy London town and how we are measuring monitoring and improving the air across the city. Best enjoyed over a bowl of pea soup

The Secret Stress of 4 Year Olds (ft. Sam Wass)

Oct 7th, 2017 51m 3s

Dr Sam Wass, a developmental psychologist from the Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, reveals what it's like to work on the show and the incredible insights it has given into the intense experience of being a child! He also shares his own research int