The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts and celebrity science enthusiasts they investigate life, the universe and everything in between on The Infinite Monkey Cage from the ´óÏó´«Ã½.
From the smallest building blocks of life to the furthest stars, the curious monkeys pull apart the latest science to reveal fascinating and often bizarre insights into the world around us and what lies beyond. Can trees talk to each other? Can science help you commit the perfect murder? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? Join them as each episode they put a different scientific topic under the microscope, from aliens, black holes and hedgehogs, to bacteria, poison and the Big Bang.
With past guests including actors Dame Judi Dench and Sir Patrick Stewart, comedians Steve Martin and Conan O’Brien, astronaut Tim Peake, primatologist Jane Goodall and mathematician Hannah Fry, The Infinite Monkey Cage promises to make you laugh, enrich your knowledge and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the universe that we call home.
Whether you’re a seasoned scientist or someone who nodded off in physics class, listen in to learn all about funny, fascinating and sometimes ridiculous topics – with the occasional monkey business.
Episodes to download
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Modern World—Series 3
Mon 22 Nov 2010
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and Paul Foot ask if the modern world is a force for good or evil.
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Apocalypse—Series 3
Mon 15 Nov 2010
Andy Hamilton, Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the science behind any future apocalypse.
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Things Can Only Get Better?—Series 2
Mon 5 Jul 2010
Will the latest advances in biomedical sciences ever lead us to the perfect body?
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Science Fiction, Science Fact—Series 2
Mon 28 Jun 2010
Jonathan Ross, graphic novelist Alan Moore and string theorist Brian Greene on sci-fi.
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Trust me, I'm a Scientist—Series 2
Mon 21 Jun 2010
Ben Goldacre and Dave Gorman discuss the notion of trust in science.
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Popular Science—Series 2
Mon 14 Jun 2010
With Brian Cox and Robin Ince, recorded at the Cheltenham Science Festival.
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Science and Religion—Series 1
Mon 21 Dec 2009
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by the Very Rev Victor Stock and Adam Rutherford.
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Quantum Physics—Series 1
Mon 14 Dec 2009
Ben Miller joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to talk physics, comedy and astrology.
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Extraterrestrial Life—Series 1
Mon 7 Dec 2009
Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from SETI Institute.
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Science and Comedians—Series 1
Mon 30 Nov 2009
An irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
10 reasons why aliens probably exist
Why we laugh: 9 things you didn’t know
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