Curious Cases Podcast
Hannah Fry and Dara 脫 Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
Episodes to download
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The Hunt for Nothing, Part 2—Rutherford and Fry
Wed 7 Dec 2016
How zero was discovered and why it allows us to forecast the future.
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The Hunt for Nothing, Part 1—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 6 Dec 2016
Does nothing exist? Our scientific duo consider the nature of nothing.
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The Melodic Mystery—Rutherford and Fry
Mon 5 Dec 2016
'Why is my mother tone deaf?' asks listener Simon. The team investigates.
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The Strongest Substance—Rutherford and Fry
Fri 7 Oct 2016
What is the strongest thing in the universe?
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The Sinister Hand Part 2—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 4 Oct 2016
How being left-handed affects your brain and behaviour.
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The Counting Horse—Rutherford and Fry
Fri 3 Jun 2016
Can horses count? And which animal is the best at maths?
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The Hairy Hominid—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 2 Jun 2016
How does leg hair know to grow back the same length? And why do we have body hair?
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A Study in Spheres—Rutherford and Fry
Wed 1 Jun 2016
Why is everything in space round? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate.
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The Psychic Tear—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 31 May 2016
Why do we cry, and does it makes us feel better?
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The Tea Leaf Mystery—Rutherford and Fry
Mon 30 May 2016
What's the optimum scientific method for making the perfect cup of tea?
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The Stellar Dustbin—Rutherford and Fry
Fri 19 Feb 2016
Can we send our waste into the sun? Drs Rutherford & Fry investigate.
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The Squeamish Swoon—Rutherford and Fry
Thu 18 Feb 2016
Why do we faint, and does it serve any useful purpose?
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The Phantom Jam—Rutherford and Fry
Tue 16 Feb 2016
What makes traffic jam? Rutherford & Fry search for a solution.
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The Scarlet Mark—Rutherford and Fry
Mon 15 Feb 2016
Why are gingers ginger, and are redheads dying out?
Why do you see faces in unexpected places?
We are 鈥渉ardwired鈥 for recognising faces and it starts at birth.