Mysteries of Science

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What's Mysteries of Science about?

The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.

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Mysteries of Science episodes:

05.10.2024
Area 51
In the middle of the desert in Nevada, USA, sits a top-secret military base. You probably know it as Area 51. Today, Michael, Dan, and a team of top experts are peeking over the fence to see what they can spot... Will...
04.26.2024
Dinosaurs
This week we're investigating a mystery requested by one of our listeners – could dinosaurs still walk among us? These terrible lizards went extinct after an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago, but is there more the story? Join us...
04.11.2024
How to read minds
Stevie and Michael dive into the topic of telepathy – the (supposed) strange ability to transmit thoughts or read minds! Joining the team to probe the psychic powers of the human mind are emeritus professor Chris French, and journalist and author...
03.29.2024
The Big Bang theory
Hosts Dan and Michael kick off this new season of Mysteries of Science with a Big Bang: the theory that explains the origin of the universe. Fred Hoyle coined the term to mock a theory he didn't believe in. Now, expert...
03.01.2024
Your Mysteries
It's a Mysteries of Science season finale! In this episode, Michael and Dan tackle some of your biggest mysteries including ones about intelligent species and the first ever living organisms. We even have an answer from the one and only...
02.16.2024
Octopuses
We're going under the sea and chatting to top tentacle geniuses in the form of Chris Packham and friends as we investigate the mystery of octopuses... There's something incredibly unique about these eight-legged creatures that's got us suckered. Can Dan and...
02.02.2024
Dark Matter
Jenny and Michael venture into the cosmos to unravel the secrets of dark matter. As astronomers observe stars and galaxies moving under the influence of an unseen force, we ask: What is dark matter? Why can't we see it? And just...
01.19.2024
Time Machines
We're going back to the future in a brand new episode of Mysteries of Science, investigating the antikythera mechanism – a strange artefact from the past that looks like it could be made today! Plus, we're telling you how to add...
12.22.2023
BONUS: Mysteries of Science Christmas Cracker
It's a Christmas special of Mysteries of Science! We're recapping the best bits of 2023 and diving into the archive, playing some previously unheard bits from past interviews. Thanks for spending the year with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12.08.2023
Ötzi the Iceman
Two hikers stumble upon something in the ice: a mummy. Over the next few days, the mummy's extracted and examined by experts. It turns out to be 5,000 years old. Who was this person? How did they get there? And what...
11.24.2023
Immortality
Is it possible to live forever? Expert guests author Ross Welford and biologist María Pascual Torner unlock the secrets to turning back time. Could a jellyfish hold the key to anti-aging? What would the world be like if nobody died? We...
11.10.2023
Teleportation
Cartoonist Dr. Jorge Cham and author Kathryn Hulick investigate the mystery of teleportation. Is it possible to travel somewhere else in the blink of an eye? Dan and Michael investigate what might be possible, from robots in other cities to 3D...
10.27.2023
Slime
Michael, Jenny, and a team of top experts investigate one of the stickiest, gungiest mysteries we’ve ever explored: slime. From snails to slippery fish, the gang get to the bottom of this gooey, gloopy, natural puzzle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
10.05.2023
Your Space Mysteries
Michael and Jenny sit down with top scientists to talk about some of the most mind-bending mysteries in the universe — quite literally. This time, we’re answering your most pressing space-themed questions, including what shape the space is, and whether...
09.21.2023
Deepfakes
They look, sound, and might even move like someone you know – but they're not. Deepfakes are images, videos, and audio recordings that are increasingly used to trick people. Michael and Dan enter the mirror world and try to decipher what's...
09.07.2023
Beast of Exmoor
Tales of a strange creature loping around the British countryside have existed for quite some time but is there any truth in them? Michael and Jenny investigate stories of a beast in Exmoor... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
08.24.2023
Is magic real?
The team behind Mysteries of Science present a very special episode, recorded live at Cheltenham Science Festival, all about magic and whether or not it's real! You can watch some of the tricks featured in this episode at sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/magic! See omnystudio.com/listener...
08.06.2023
BONUS: The Space Programme
Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, has a brand new series called The Space Programme? Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story...
07.28.2023
Why do we laugh?
Knock, knock. Who's there? Another episode of Mysteries of Science! This week, Michael and Dan explore the mystery of laughter. Find out where laugher comes from and why it's surprisingly good for us. Plus, we're joined by top comedian Olaf Falafel....
07.14.2023
Secrets of Sharks
Michael and Jenny dip their toes into a brand new mystery, exploring the secrets of sharks – and discover that what lies beneath the surface might not be all that sinister after all...
06.30.2023
UFOs
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? If you're not sure, it's a UFO! With World UFO Day right around the corner, Michael and Dan explore the mysteries of Unidentified Flying Objects. Could these ariel phenomena be aliens from another...
06.16.2023
Can you run as fast as The Flash?
Barry Allen – The Flash – can run pretty fast... but can you? Kicking off season six of Mysteries of Science, Michael and Dan chat to top experts from a fitness trainer to a physics professor to try and work out...
05.05.2023
Talking animals and dinosaurs coming back to life (Your mysteries answered)
It's the end of Season 5 of Mysteries of Science and we've had a blast! In this final episode, the team answer mysteries you are desperate to know the answers to... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
04.21.2023
Weird Weather
Meteorologist Kirsty McCabe and author Tamsin Mori sit down with Michael and Stevie to talk about weird weather. From lightning that looks like carrots to the perfect conditions for rainbow spotting, we're asking 'why is the weather so weird?' See...
04.07.2023
Do you have a double?
Do you have a lookalike – someone that looks just like you, but isn't actually you? In this episode of Mysteries of Science, we're exploring doppelgängers: people who look remarkably alike! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
03.24.2023
Was King Arthur a real person?
You’ve heard the legends — of the sword in the stone and the Knights of the Round Table — but how much of that is fact? Dan and Michael investigate the legend of King Arthur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.24.2023
Quantum Weirdness
Stevie and Michael are entering the realm of quantum physics in this episode of Mysteries of Science! It's all to celebrate the release of the new Ant-Man film. But what exactly is 'quantum physics' anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02.10.2023
Mountains of The Deep
Deep beneath the ocean exist vast mountain ranges, some of which are bigger than the ones above water! To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 10th 2023), we're looking at one very special person – Marie Tharp...
01.27.2023
The Abominable Snowman
Stories of wild giants living in the snow are part of growing up in the mountains. There’s a good chance you’ve heard these stories too; tales of large bipedal creatures (an animal that walks on two legs) living within the...
01.13.2023
Humans' secret superpower
Humans. We're everywhere! But how did we become the most advanced species on the planet and what is it about humankind that makes us stand out from the rest? Dan and Michael investigate in a brand new season of Mysteries of...
12.23.2022
Christmas Bonus episode: How? What? Why? Expert Answers to Crazy Questions Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Isabel Thomas, and Peter Gallivan answer some crazy questions live on stage at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022, in this bonus Christmas edition of Mysteries of Science. See you in the new year for a BRAND NEW SERIES of Mysteries...
12.09.2022
Your Mysteries: Chicken or the egg, wormholes, and more
What came first, the chicken or the egg? It's a question that's puzzled people for centuries – including you! Dan and Michael sit down and answer some of your biggest mysteries of 2023. Do you have a mystery for us? Tell...
11.25.2022
Inside the pyramids
They’re the most recognisable symbols of Ancient Egypt and the only ancient wonder still in existence. Although some of the secrets of the pyramids have been unearthed, the Great Pyramid still holds many mysteries… Dan and Stevie chat to some top...
11.11.2022
Climate change
Right now, world leaders are gathering in Egypt at the COP27 climate conference to discuss what can be done about climate change... The planet's environment is changing and the safe conditions in which we can live are at risk. But what...
10.28.2022
Ghost busting
Halloween's upon us and that means lots of creepy, spooky goings on... right? Michael and Stevie chat to Chris French and paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding about the supernatural world and whether or not ghosts actually exist... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10.14.2022
Looking for Atlantis
Atlantis. Just saying the name fills you with a sense of adventure. But where is it? And could a city really have sunk without a trace? Michael and Dan go looking for Atlantis with the help of Cinzia and David... See...
09.30.2022
Is your computer smarter than you?
You might have heard of something called AI – which stands for Artificial intelligence. Smart machines have featured in a lot of movies and popped up in the news lately but what is it exactly? How does it work? And could...
09.16.2022
Is luck real?
What’s considered lucky might be different depending on where you live and who you are. But what is luck exactly and does luck actually exist? Or is it just something we’ve made up? Two top professors and famous illusionist Derren Brown tackle...
09.02.2022
Is time travel possible?
For many of us, what we know about time travel comes from stories, whether those be books, films or TV shows where characters go from the present to the past to the future and then back again. But is it...
08.05.2022
Your mysteries answered
Why do flies eat poo? Why, when I touch something, do my atoms not merge with the object? Are we living in a computer simulation? All season we've been trying to answer the top mysteries that have baffled scientists for centuries....
07.22.2022
Shapeshifters
Fantasy creatures that can morph and change their shape, size and appearance are known as shapeshifters... Creatures like werewolves, vampires, and even the Incredible Hulk are examples of this. Shapeshifting is something that’s captured the human imagination for centuries – with...
07.08.2022
Children raised by animals
You might be familiar with the story of Tarzan or Romulus and Remus, the children who founded Rome. But did you know there are also real-life stories of children being raised by animals? That’s our mystery today – we're going to investigate...
06.24.2022
The Lost City (Machu Picchu)
We’re going high up into the Peruvian Andes in South America, more than 2,000 metres above sea level, to the ancient lost city of Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most spectacular places. It was named one of the seven wonders of...
06.10.2022
What did dinosaurs look like?
Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again! Hollywood movies have lied to you. Are dinosaurs big, scaly creatures with tremendous roars? Maybe... Or, as Michael and Stevie discover in this episode of Mysteries of Science, perhaps they were feathered and sounded more...
05.27.2022
Is something eating the universe? (Black holes)
Black holes are small regions of space where a great amount of matter is packed in and their gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light can escape. But what’s inside a black hole? What would happen to someone...
05.13.2022
Why can't I remember being a baby?
How far back can you remember? I bet you can't remember being a baby. Most people can't and it's a total mystery as to why. Why does this happen? Where did my memories go? And is there any way we can...
04.29.2022
The Kraken
What’s got loads of tentacles and, according to legend, snacks on gigantic sailing ships? It’s not a trick question and it’s no joke either. The answer is one of the most mythical sea creatures of all, an animal so enormous that...
04.14.2022
Mystery of the Moai (Easter Island heads)
We're heading to one of the world's most isolated and mysterious places – Easter Island! That's what a group of Dutch explorers called Rapa Nui when they came across the island on Easter Sunday in 1722. Rapa Nui is home to around...
04.01.2022
Biggest Hoaxes Ever: Fairies, crop circles, zero gravity
Welcome to Season 3 of Mysteries of Science! On this podcast we take a look at the strange phenomena and bizarre events that have left scientists scratching their heads and, despite their best efforts, remain well and truly unsolved. Since this...
03.04.2022
Your mysteries answered
We're finishing the second season of Mysteries of Science by looking at some of your mysteries. From unicorns to black holes and even the Big Bang, we're looking at some of the stuff that's thoroughly perplexed you and are on the...

What's Mysteries of Science about?

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Mysteries of Science episodes:

Area 51

Dinosaurs

How to read minds

The Big Bang theory

Your Mysteries

Octopuses

Dark Matter

Time Machines

BONUS: Mysteries of Science Christmas Cracker

Ötzi the Iceman

Immortality

Teleportation

Slime

Your Space Mysteries

Deepfakes

Beast of Exmoor

Is magic real?

BONUS: The Space Programme

Why do we laugh?

Secrets of Sharks

UFOs

Can you run as fast as The Flash?

Talking animals and dinosaurs coming back to life (Your mysteries answered)

Weird Weather

Do you have a double?

Was King Arthur a real person?

Quantum Weirdness

Mountains of The Deep

The Abominable Snowman

Humans' secret superpower

Christmas Bonus episode: How? What? Why? Expert Answers to Crazy Questions Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Your Mysteries: Chicken or the egg, wormholes, and more

Inside the pyramids

Climate change

Ghost busting

Looking for Atlantis

Is your computer smarter than you?

Is luck real?

Is time travel possible?

Your mysteries answered

Shapeshifters

Children raised by animals

The Lost City (Machu Picchu)

What did dinosaurs look like?

Is something eating the universe? (Black holes)

Why can't I remember being a baby?

The Kraken

Mystery of the Moai (Easter Island heads)

Biggest Hoaxes Ever: Fairies, crop circles, zero gravity

Your mysteries answered

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