BBC Inside Science

BBC Radio 4

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

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Oct 31, 2025 · 27 min
What can the UK learn from China on renewable energy?
Renewables overtake coal as the world’s biggest source of electricity.
Oct 30, 2025 · 28 min
Are embryos made from skin cells the future of fertility treatment?
Scientists have made early-stage human embryos using skin cell DNA fertilised with sperm
Oct 23, 2025 · 27 min
The science behind autism
What do we know about the causes of autism?
Oct 16, 2025 · 28 min
What’s the highest a human could possibly pole vault?
The science, engineering and maths behind Armand Duplantis’s latest world record.
Oct 9, 2025 · 30 min
Could we have evidence of life on Mars?
Results from Nasa's Perseverance rover may show signs left in rocks by living organisms.
Oct 2, 2025 · 28 min
What does caffeine do to our bodies?
The evidence on whether high caffeine energy drinks affect our health.
Sep 25, 2025 · 32 min
Does warm weather mean more rats in UK towns and cities?
What’s the evidence behind rat infestation warnings? And farewell to wet wipe island
Sep 18, 2025 · 28 min
Could solar panels in space be the energy source of the future?
The science of extraterrestrial solar panels and whether they can power our energy needs.
Sep 11, 2025 · 28 min
What will we be wearing in the future?
Fashion meets science. An expert panel discuss the clothing of the future.
Sep 4, 2025 · 28 min
What’s the evidence for vaccines?
Cuts of $500 million to vaccines research have been announced by the US government.
Aug 28, 2025 · 28 min
Why wasn’t the Russia mega earthquake as damaging as previous ones?
The 8.8 magnitude quake sent tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the US west coast.
Aug 21, 2025 · 27 min
The surprising culture of the animal kingdom
The latest science of how animals communicate, with a live audience at the Hay Festival.
Aug 14, 2025 · 28 min
How can we keep our homes cool in a changing climate?
Science that makes living in our homes safer and cooler in a changing climate.
Aug 7, 2025 · 28 min
How can we reduce the impact of plastic on the environment?
Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.
Jul 31, 2025 · 27 min
How do you turn facial expressions into music?
Hands on with the new research at this year’s Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Jul 24, 2025 · 28 min
What happens when you bomb a uranium enrichment site?
The science behind US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Jul 17, 2025 · 28 min
Are trees the answer to solving climate change?
We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.
Jul 10, 2025 · 28 min
What science is the UK government funding?
The government sets out spending plans on five years of science. Where will the money go?
Jul 3, 2025 · 28 min
Can science save our oceans?
Inside Science heads to the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.
Jun 26, 2025 · 28 min
Your science questions answered
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics