BBC Inside Science

BBC Inside Science by BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4

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

Categories: Science & Medicine

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In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office.

Presenter Marnie Chesterton has been behind the scenes at Cambridge’s Natural History Museum with Assistant Director of the University Museum of Zoology Jack Ashby.

Also, the woman who came third in the Brighton marathon in the middle of her hen weekend. We hear from Dr. Ann-Kathrin Stock, neuroscientist at Dresden University Clinics and member of the international Alcohol Hangover Research Group about the science behind hangovers and why it might not be such a good idea to run a marathon whilst hungover.

And science journalist Caroline Steel has been scouring the science journals.

Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Clare Salisbury, Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Previous episodes

  • 963 - How can science help us fight wildfires? 
    Thu, 08 May 2025
  • 962 - Is this finally the moment for UK tidal power? 
    Thu, 01 May 2025
  • 961 - Is everything we know about the universe wrong? 
    Thu, 24 Apr 2025
  • 960 - Wild birds in crisis 
    Thu, 17 Apr 2025
  • 959 - Are boys doing better than girls at maths and science? 
    Thu, 10 Apr 2025
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