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Join us for this two-minute podcast where we explore a different scientific concept each week. Did you know that a Scottish mountain helped measure the weight of the Earth, or that octopuses are am... more
FAQs about A Spark of Science:How many episodes does A Spark of Science have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.
September 15, 2025269: Terrific TetrapodsDid 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....more2minPlay
September 08, 2025268: Why do hot things glow?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....more3minPlay
September 01, 2025257: What would happen if the Gulf stream disappeared?What would happen if the Gulf stream disappeared?...more3minPlay
August 25, 2025266: Smell with a TwistOur 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....more3minPlay
August 18, 2025265: Smelly ScienceA 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. ...more2minPlay
August 11, 2025264: Do elephants ever forget?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!...more3minPlay
August 04, 2025262: Can you smell fear?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!...more3minPlay
July 28, 2025262: Thunder & LightningThunder 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!...more3minPlay
July 21, 2025261: The Science of SpiceA hot chily pepper can be a tasty treat or a painful snack! But why are some foods spicy? In this episode we find out....more2minPlay
July 14, 2025260: GoosebumpsWhy do we get goosebumps when we get a fright? In this weeks episode, we look to our hairy ancestors to find out!...more2minPlay
FAQs about A Spark of Science:How many episodes does A Spark of Science have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.