CrowdScience

BBC World Service

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

Newest first

Friday · 37 min
Will I get hit by a meteor?
How dangerous are meteors?
July 24 · 27 min
Is anything truly random?
An award-winning show about bathroom tiles and the fundamental mysteries of the universe.
July 17 · 26 min
Are there diseases in space?
Space missions are looking for life, but could that life be dangerous?
July 10 · 26 min
What are these strange rocks?
There are some strange rocks on a beach in Indonesia. What are they?
July 6 · 26 min
How did plants evolve to attract insects?
The ingenious, gruesome and fascinating ways plants have adapted to survive.
June 26 · 26 min
Do animals care about the past?
The past matters to humans, but does it matter to animals?
June 19 · 26 min
How does Bluetooth work?
Bluetooth lets us share files and listen to music without wires. But how does it work?
June 12 · 26 min
Why does paper fold so well?
Origami is the art of folding paper, but what makes paper remember its creases?
June 5 · 29 min
Do plants have personalities?
Can brainless plants really think for themselves?
May 29 · 26 min
What's the deal with tongues?
Why do different animals have such different tongues?
May 22 · 26 min
Why am I an introvert?
What is an introvert? And is CrowdScience listener Daniel one?
May 15 · 26 min
Why do we itch?
Why do we feel itchy? We explore the science behind itching and scratching.
May 8 · 31 min
How come sea levels are rising faster in some places than others?
Sea levels are rising due to climate change, but why are some places noticing it more?
May 1 · 26 min
Why can't I recognise faces?
Face blindness affects 1 in 50 people. But what’s the cause?
April 24 · 26 min
Do animals hold funerals?
Do animals mourn the dead?
April 17 · 26 min
Why does salt taste so good?
Why do people crave salty foods?
April 10 · 29 min
When will the next super-volcano erupt?
If a supervolcano erupts, will we get a warning?
April 3 · 26 min
Will rabbits become super predators?
How do invasive species evolve?
March 27 · 26 min
Could AI present CrowdScience?
AI is predicted to replace some human jobs – could it host this show?
March 20 · 26 min
Can I unlock my car using my head?
Wireless keys work better if you press them against your skull. But why?