Episode 6.1 opens Season 6 of Science Basement with a roundtable discussion reflecting on the year 2025 in science. The hosts share their favourite scientific discoveries, influential papers, emerging research trends, and personal highlights from the past year. The conversation also looks ahead to 2026, discussing the questions, ideas, and developments that the team is most excited to follow in the coming year.

This episode offers a reflective and forward-looking perspective on science beyond headlines, grounded in curiosity, context, and conversation.

Hosts:

Aarti Venkatesan

Rhiannon Newman

Sujai Banerji

Touqeer Gill

Sound editing: Ernesta Nesta

Episode cover: Aarti Venkatesan