Can Magic Be Used As A Tool In Science?
What is magic? Rabbits out of hats? Card tricks? Someone in a sparkly outfit getting sawn in half? Well, yes, but it’s also about defying ex...
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IFLScience - The Big Questions
From saving the planet to understanding ourselves, this podcast will see experts discuss the major topics of our times. Hosted by IFLScience senior science writer Dr Alfredo Carpineti
Episodes
20 of 53 episodesSearching For Nessie: IFLScience Takes On Cryptozoology
In this bonus Halloween special episode of The Big Questions, IFLScience takes on the “mystery” of the Loch Ness Monster. Although it’s been...
Why Do People Believe In The Paranormal?
Everyone loves a good ghost story. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, there’s something about the eerie and the uncanny that we all enj...
What Is Time And How Do We Measure It?
Time is everything to us: in terms of physical laws, in how we experience the world, and how society works. Still, its true nature remains b...
Is De-extinction Really Possible?
De-extinction. It’s not a word many of us were thinking about just a decade ago, but it’s one that we’re getting ever more familiar with. Th...
Are We In The Anthropocene?
In March 2024, geologists rejected the proposal that we are in a new geological era: the Anthropocene, a time dominated by human activity on...
What Will The Fossils Of The Future Look Like?
Today’s rubbish may well be the fossils of tomorrow. Plastic bags, old pens, cheap clothing, or even chicken bones are all examples of possi...
Will We Ever Have A Universal Flu Vaccine?
Lining up for your seasonal flu shot is an annual ritual, but what if it didn't have to be this way? Wouldn't it be great if we could develo...
How Has The Internet Changed The Way We Use Language?
Language can evolve surprisingly quickly, and nothing has sped it up quite like the invention of the Internet. So, how does it affect how we...
How Do Black Holes Shape The Universe?
Of all the celestial bodies, none induce awe and fear in equal measure quite like black holes. They are incredible astrophysical objects and...
Are We Living Through A Sixth Mass Extinction?
While climate change, species extinctions, and increasing carbon dioxide levels might feel like media buzzwords at this point, they all rema...
Would You Rather Go To Space Or The Bottom Of The Sea?
The expanse of space and the oceanic abyss hold a fascination for humanity; extreme environments where our bodies and technology are pushed...
IFLScience The Big Questions - Season 5 Coming Soon
We're back! Here's what to expect this season, starting June 19, 2025. If you missed any previous episodes, catch up here: IFLScience The Bi...
Why Do Humans Love Playing Competitive Games?
It’s the holiday season, and what better time to gather your loved ones together and absolutely trounce them in an hours-long board game mar...
Britain’s Most Haunted Castle: IFLScience Takes On The Supernatural
Welcome to IFLScience’s first-ever Halloween podcast special, bringing you a feature-length episode of The Big Questions as we take on the U...
Are Octopuses Sentient?
It’s no secret that octopuses are intelligent – but are they sentient? And how is that reflected in the way that they’re treated? Host Racha...
What Would A Human On Mars Look Like?
Are humans done evolving – or could settling on an alien world with an environment unlike Earth’s take us on a different evolutionary trajec...
Are The Drugs Of The Future Coming From The Deep Ocean?
Antibiotic resistance is a major health concern. We now have several harmful microbes that have evolved into versions unaffected by common t...
Introducing 'We Have Questions' Our New Science Podcast
Coming soon: join IFLScience as we explore the questions nobody thought to ask but everyone wants the answers to. Get the behind-the-scenes...
How Did Dinosaurs Have Sex?
Where do baby dinosaurs come from? It’s a question that’s been burning in the collective brain of the IFLScience team for some time. In this...