In this month's 'From the Theatre' episode, we visited New Scientist Live at the Excel to explore what scientists are most excited about for 2026. From insects performing amputations to the latest developments at the Large Hadron Collider, discover what innovations are happening across a range of scientific disciplines.

This episode was recorded on Sunday 19 October 2025.

Presented and produced by Lia Hale

Music by Joseph Sandy

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