Guardian Science Weekly

Science Weekly

Alok Jha and the Guardian's science team bring you the best analysis and interviews from the worlds of science and technology.
Weekly English United Kingdom Science · Nature
803 Episodes
680 – 700

The fight against HIV: then and now – Science Weekly podcast

Earlier this year, the UK government announced it wanted to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Hannah Devlin looks at the history of the epidemic, including its impact on the gay community, recent promising drug trials and whether Britain can meet its target. Help support our independent journalism…
14 Jun 2019 26 min

The fight against HIV: then and now – Science Weekly podcast

Earlier this year, the UK government announced it wanted to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Hannah Devlin looks at the history of the epidemic, including its impact on the gay community, recent promising drug trials and whether Britain can meet its target. Help support our independent journalism…
14 Jun 2019 26 min

Cross Section: Frans de Waal – Science Weekly podcast

What can we learn from chimps when it comes to politics and power? Ian Sample meets the leading primatologist Prof Frans de Waal of Emory University to discuss good leadership and what we can learn from our closest living relatives.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
7 Jun 2019 28 min

Cross Section: Frans de Waal – Science Weekly podcast

What can we learn from chimps when it comes to politics and power? Ian Sample meets the leading primatologist Prof Frans de Waal of Emory University to discuss good leadership and what we can learn from our closest living relatives.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
7 Jun 2019 28 min

Cross Section: Hiranya Peiris – Science Weekly podcast

What happened before the Big Bang? This is one of the hardest questions scientists are trying to answer, but Prof Hiranya Peiris is not daunted by the challenge. Hannah Devlin invited Peiris on the podcast to discuss the origins of our universe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
24 May 2019 25 min

Cross Section: Hiranya Peiris – Science Weekly podcast

What happened before the Big Bang? This is one of the hardest questions scientists are trying to answer, but Prof Hiranya Peiris is not daunted by the challenge. Hannah Devlin invited Peiris on the podcast to discuss the origins of our universe. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
24 May 2019 25 min

The problem with sex – Science Weekly podcast

Access to help for sexual problems is patchy and many fear the consequences of cuts to sexual health services could be profound. Nicola Davis investigates Please note: this podcast contains discussion of sexual abuse. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
10 May 2019 34 min

The problem with sex – Science Weekly podcast

Access to help for sexual problems is patchy and many fear the consequences of cuts to sexual health services could be profound. Nicola Davis investigates Please note: this podcast contains discussion of sexual abuse. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
10 May 2019 34 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode Three – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson concludes a three-part journey into the sonic environment of the ocean examining the possible threats caused to marine life by noise pollution. In this final episode he looks at solutions and discovers an unlikely role for sound artists such as himself. Help support our independent…
3 May 2019 34 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode Three – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson concludes a three-part journey into the sonic environment of the ocean examining the possible threats caused to marine life by noise pollution. In this final episode he looks at solutions and discovers an unlikely role for sound artists such as himself. Help support our independent…
3 May 2019 36 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode Two – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife recordist Chris Watson is joined by award-winning sound artist Jana Winderen on a voyage around Norway’s Austevoll islands, aboard a research vessel recording the grunting of spawning cod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
3 May 2019 29 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode Two – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife recordist Chris Watson is joined by award-winning sound artist Jana Winderen on a voyage around Norway’s Austevoll islands, aboard a research vessel recording the grunting of spawning cod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
3 May 2019 30 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode One – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife recordist Chris Watson begins a three-part journey into the sonic environment of the ocean, celebrating the sounds and songs of marine life and investigating the threat of noise pollution. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
3 May 2019 34 min

Oceans of Noise: Episode One – Science Weekly podcast

Wildlife recordist Chris Watson begins a three-part journey into the sonic environment of the ocean, celebrating the sounds and songs of marine life and investigating the threat of noise pollution. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
3 May 2019 34 min

Black holes: seeing 'the unseeable' – Science Weekly podcast

Using a global network of telescopes, scientists have managed to capture an image of a black hole for the first time. Hannah Devlin investigates why it’s more than just a pretty picture. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
26 Apr 2019 26 min

Black holes: seeing 'the unseeable' – Science Weekly podcast

Using a global network of telescopes, scientists have managed to capture an image of a black hole for the first time. Hannah Devlin investigates why it’s more than just a pretty picture. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod
26 Apr 2019 28 min
680 – 700