Science Weekly
The Guardian
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Can a name change transform PCOS outcomes for women? Today (05/21/2026) 00:16:11Ebola: how does it spread and can the outbreak be contained? 05/18/2026 00:13:50
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ 05/16/2026 00:35:38Hantavirus update, Pentagon’s UFO files, can art slow biological ageing? 05/14/2026 00:21:17Strange trip: why Trump is backing psychedelics 05/12/2026 00:17:45 Show all episodes
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Ian Sample and Madelaine Finlay break down scientific mysteries in just 15 minutes. Every week, they question experts on topics that range from the impact of excessive protein or the reasons cities sink to the increase in air turbulence. Want to feel smarter? Science Weekly simplifies the complex and makes learning about the science shaping our world easy and enjoyable. Science Weekly is a science podcast by The Guardian.
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HostIan Sample and Madelaine Finlay
CountryUnited Kingdom
Episodes count382
Average duration15'
FrequencyWeekly
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