Science Weekly
The Guardian
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Episodes
‘Beautiful blobs’: can scientists build life from scratch? Today (07/02/2026) 00:16:53Reflecting pool algae: the science Trump needs to know 06/30/2026 00:16:19
Nature or nurture: can genes make us behave ‘badly’? 06/25/2026 00:19:53Extreme heat: is the UK becoming a 40C country? 06/23/2026 00:14:41The audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic 06/18/2026 00:16:22 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 count395
Average duration15'
FrequencyWeekly
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