CrowdScience

by BBC · · ·

We take your questions about life, Earth and the universe to researchers hunting for answers at the frontiers of knowledge.

Our expert panel tackle multiple meteorological queries in the CrowdScience inbox.
Why are some people magnets for mosquitos and others not? CrowdScience investigates
What is cancer? Feb. 14, 2020
We take a look at cancer treatment’s dark past, its current state and future
Diseases have always been with us, but when did we first find ways to cure them?
A panel of experts discuss how digital technology and AI are transforming West Africa.
Are humans capable of outwitting asteroids, volcanoes or other causes of mass extinction?
What is infinity? Jan. 17, 2020
We tackle impossible-sounding questions on topics from infinity to quantum mechanics
We try to find out the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint
We explore the power of light to impact our health and wellbeing
What is empathy? Jan. 3, 2020
What drives our feelings of compassion for others – what is happening in our brains?
We delve into the Crowdscience archive to hear how our shows changed listeners’ lives
Can I save the insects? Dec. 13, 2019
The world’s insects are in trouble. What can each of us do to help them?
We explore an alternative reality where dinosaurs still roam the earth
Hibernation could allow people to travel long distances in space. How realistic is it?
Is palm oil environmental foe or poverty-fighting crop? Graihagh Jackson investigates
How machine learning is enabling minds to start melding with machines
Why do I get sleepy? Nov. 8, 2019
We ask what happens in our body and brain when tiredness takes over
Most of us take speaking for granted, but for Breeda it has been a lifelong struggle
Could we repopulate salmon rivers?
Is maths real? Oct. 18, 2019
Is maths a tool created by humans? Or is it reality itself?