Ri Science Podcast

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Explore a new area of science every month from the world's sharpest minds. New episodes on the last Wednesday of every month!

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The Serengeti Rules of Life - with Sean B Carroll

Evolutionary biologist Sean B Carroll reveals how a few simple rules govern all life on earth, from the cells in our bodies to populations of animals on the Serengeti. Subscribe to the podcast for regular talks from the world's sharpest minds. Search Ri Science Podcast in your app of choice.

Nov 14, 2016•1 hr 3 min

My Life in Science - with Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins discusses the key individuals, institutions and ideas that have inspired and motivated him since the publication of ‘The Selfish Gene’ in 1976 with Dr Alice Roberts.

Oct 31, 2016•49 min

The Perfect Bet - with Mathematician Adam Kucharski

The house always wins. Or does it? Mathematician Adam Kucharski looks at the mathematics, economics and physics of gambling.

Oct 17, 2016•55 min

Mars Exploration: Curiosity and Beyond with Anita Sengupta

Aerospace engineer Anita Sengupta takes us through the extraordinary engineering feat of landing NASA’s Curiosity rover on Mars, going from 13,000 mph to 0 mph in 7 minutes, and discusses the current and future exploration of our nearest neighbour. In August of 2012 NASA landed the largest and most capable robotic geologist in history, on the surface of Mars. The Curiosity Rover is on a journey to determine past and present habitability of the Red Planet. Anita Sengupta is one of the lead NASA e...

Oct 03, 2016•53 min

The Aliens are Coming! - with Ben Miller and Jim Al-Khalili

Writer Ben Miller leads Jim Al-Khalili through our search for alien life in the Universe in the first of our new podcast series bringing you thought provoking lectures and discussions from the world's sharpest minds. For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. In the last few years, scientists have made huge strides towards answering that question. Comedian and bestselling science writer Ben Miller is in conversation with Jim Al-Khalili, takin...

Sep 19, 2016•50 min

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