Biodiversity is all the plants and animals that live in any one area. Why is biodiversity important and how can we help protect it?

First broadcast on 29/01/2021

Forests provide oxygen, shelter and food, and are a vital resource in our fight against climate change. Learn how environmental scientists are using small spaces to create tiny but powerful forests.

First broadcast on 22/01/2021

Have you ever wondered why it is so important to recycle your food waste rather than sending it to landfill? We have the facts and the advice to help you reduce your food waste.

First broadcast on 15/01/2021

In this episode of A Spark of Science we are asking the question: what do ABBA and Mariah Carey have in common to help us tackle climate change?

First broadcast on 08/01/2021

The Schiehallion experiment was carried out in 1774, and attempted to weigh the Earth using only a plumb line and an unusually pointy mountain! How could this simple piece of equipment and this Scottish mountain measure the whole planet?

First broadcast on 31/12/2020

To visit all 108 million homes on Christmas eve, Santa will have to travel at a tremendous speed! Let's use science to calculate how fast this jolly gentleman will have to travel.

First broadcast on 25/12/2020

Did you know that some of us are scientifically wired to NOT like brussels sprouts? Today we are exploring why this is and what it means to be a supertaster.

First broadcast on 18/12/2020

Today we are discussing the sustainability differences between artificial Christmas trees and real ones, and asking the question 'Is an artificial tree for life or just for Christmas'.

First broadcast on 11/12/2020

In this festive episode of A Spark of Science we are exploring how snowflakes are made and what causes them to be shaped like a hexagon.

First broadcast on 04/12/2020

How does our brain remember all the things we need to remember every day? And how can we train our brains to become stronger and more flexible to remember new information?

First broadcast on 27/11/2020