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We’re taking a break… Back soon!

We’re taking a break from Eureka for the time being. We love making the show and we’re hoping to resume soon - so keep your eyes peeled for a new season. In the meantime,

Will we ever use nuclear fusion power?

It’s easy to get very excited about nuclear fusion - but are we all getting ahead of ourselves? This week, Michael explains the basics of nuclear fusion, why the Internat

Where do irrational obsessions come from?

This week we’re on a mission to understand phobias, manias and obsessions! We look at where our phobias come from, how people use obsessions as a coping mechanism and how

Why do we need leaders?

With the coronation just around the corner, we’ve decided to dig into the science behind leadership. We examine the history of leadership and how events like WWI have had

Will we ever understand consciousness?

Prepare to get your head in a spin this week, as we have a go at cracking one of science’s greatest enigmas: consciousness. We delve into the complexities of what it mean

Why does anyone still believe in astrology?

This week, we take a closer look at the fascinating world of astrology and consider how it has managed to maintain its popularity in the age of science. We find out how a

What makes a great father?

Rick has recently become a father, so this week we are on a mission to make him the best parent possible. We get some advice on the best ways to bond with a child and we

What are evolution’s greatest hits?

It's time to delve into one of science’s most fascinating discoveries of all time: evolution! This week, we revel in ten of our favourite organisms and look at how they’v

Is the metaverse going to be sh*t?

It’s undeniable that technology is creeping further and further into our lives - but are we going to end up living inside a virtual reality? Mark Zuckerberg certainly hop

What’s the use of a broken heart?

All of us (except Michael) have had our hearts broken at some point - but why does it hurt so much? And what is the evolutionary purpose of all that pain? This week we’re

What is the most intelligent animal?

This week we’re giving Rick yet another opportunity to speak enthusiastically about his beloved octopuses, as we try to determine: what is the most intelligent animal. Th

Can I use electricity to improve my brain?

This week we find out about the weird and wonderful world of bioelectricity and how we might be able to use electricity to aid us... We hear about some unfortunate electr

Are chatbots becoming sentient?

The rise of artificial intelligence can be a scary concept - so this week we tap into the fascinating world of ChatGPT. We find out exactly how the technology works, how

Introducing: The Luke & Pete Show!

This week, we want to introduce you to one of our favourite podcasts: The Luke and Pete Show. Join Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson for an unplanned half an hour every Monda

Revisiting our favourite moments!

This week we’re bringing you a very special episode, as Michael reflects on some of his favourite moments from the series so far! Rick’s very excited about the giant ins

Why do good people do bad things?

We’ve all done something bad at some point in our lives, but why? This week, we explore how we can quantify a ‘bad’ thing, what’s going on in our brains when we do someth

Will we ever have self-driving cars?

Elon Musk has been promising self-driving cars for years, but is it actually even possible? We’re exploring whether self-driving cars could reduce the number of traffic c

Is maths the best religion?

If you didn’t already know, we love maths! This week, Michael welcomes us to his new cult, as we talk about whether maths is provably true and whether it was invented or

Can you change your personality?

If you’ve made some new year's resolutions and you’re hoping for a ‘new year, new me’ this is the episode for you. This week, we’re finding out if it’s really possible to

Will humans always eat meat?

Have you given up meat for Veganuary? This week we’re looking at the fascinating history of human meat consumption and finding out whether we *really* need it in our diet