A Spark of Science

Did you know that humans are part of a group of animals called tetrapods? Join us for this special episode with Finlay Cunniffe from the University of Glasgow, as we explore animal evolution.

Have you ever noticed that the inside of your toaster glows? Or that the wire in a lightbulb is still bright when you turn it off? In this week's episode, find out why.

What would happen if the Gulf stream disappeared?

Our sense of smell and taste can sometimes be down to very small difference in chemistry. In this week's episode we are going to explore how the shape of chemicals can lead to big differences.

A freshly brewed pot of coffee can transport us back to a happy memory. In this week's episode we are going to explore why there is a strong link between our sense of smell and our memory.

Elephants are often thought to have excellent memories, but how good are they are remembering? And what can kind of information do they remeber? In this week's episode, we are going to find out!

You might feel a bit sweaty after a workout, or if you have to face your fears! In this week's episode, we are going to find if we can tell from their sweat if someone is scared!

Thunder and lightning storms can be exciting and a bit scary! But why does lightning happen? In this weeks episode, we are going to find out!

A hot chily pepper can be a tasty treat or a painful snack! But why are some foods spicy? In this episode we find out.

Why do we get goosebumps when we get a fright? In this weeks episode, we look to our hairy ancestors to find out!