BBC Inside Science

BBC Inside Science

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

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The day of the datacentres

27 ส.ค. 2026
1033-

Is the era of the cancer vaccine upon us?

20 ส.ค. 2026
1032-

Should we be scared of AI viruses?

This episode of Inside Science explores cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs and the ethical challenges they present, ranging from the use of AI to design new viruses and the emergence of autonomous 'agentic AI' to the evolution of Mars exploration from the Viking missions to the Rosalind Franklin rover. The program also examines nature-inspired innovations, such as developing fridge-free vaccines using trehalose from the 'resurrection plant,' and investigates how spatial navigation skills may impact brain health and Alzheimer's risk.

13 ส.ค. 2026
1031-

The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?

This episode of Inside Science explores the devastating effects of prolonged drought on soil health and the recent spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu to Australia. The discussion covers how drought impacts soil microorganisms, structural integrity, and the risks of viral reassortment in bird populations. The episode also examines the ongoing risks of a panzootic virus spreading through poultry and wildlife, the European Space Agency's PROBA 3 mission which uses two spacecraft to create an artificial solar eclipse for studying the sun's corona, and the discovery of 400 massive ancient geoglyphs in the Amazon using LIDAR technology.

06 ส.ค. 2026
1030-

Are we alone in the universe?

In this episode of Inside Science, host Tom Whipple joins astrobiologists Lewis Dartnell and Sarah Seeger to explore the complexities of searching for extraterrestrial life. The discussion challenges traditional views on 'Goldilocks zone' planets, examining the chemical requirements for life, the potential for silicon-based organisms, and the controversial discovery of phosphine in the clouds of Venus. Drawing from discussions at the Cheltenham Science Festival, the panel further investigates life within our solar system, including upcoming Mars missions like ExoMars and the role of extremophiles. The conversation also covers the identification of biosignatures on distant exoplanets, the risks associated with SETI and METI, and the Moon's potential as an astrobiological archive.

30 ก.ค. 2026