Communicating with aliens

Mysteries of Science

A transmission from the past: Dan and Ciaran ask whether it's possible to talk to aliens.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything you need to know about weather

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Weather systems can be weird and wonderful. In this episode of Mysteries of Science, Michael and Stevie float among the clouds in an effort to understand more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is shapeshifting possible?

Mysteries of Science

If you could transform into anything, what would you become? And could shapeshifting ever be possible? That's what we're asking in this archive episode of Mysteries of Science See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unearthing Sutton Hoo

Mysteries of Science

Sutton Hoo is one of Europe's most amazing discoveries. This ancient burial site once held a ship packed with treasure – but no body. Who was buried there? And why have ghostly visions of helmeted warriors been reported on the site? With the help of expert archaeologists, Dan and Stevie explore the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In search of Planet X

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Ciaran and Dan look at what makes a planet in this classic episode of Mysteries of Science, and whether there's a mysterious extra planet – Planet X – just beyond Neptune, lurking in our cosmic neighbourhood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loch Ness Monster

Mysteries of Science

We’re diving into one of the greatest mysteries of all time – The Loch Ness Monster. From ancient legends to modern scientific investigations, we explore the history, sightings, and possible explanations for Nessie. Could she be a prehistoric creature, a giant eel, or just a trick of the imagination?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mariana Trench

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We're off to the deepest part of the ocean today – the Mariana Trench – on the quest to find out what lurks in its waters and why it's so hard to explore...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What killed Venus?

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Michael and Stevie become interplanetary detectives as they investigate the solar system's hottest and most deadly murder mystery. Venus is often referred to as Earth's twin because the two planets are so similar. But if that's the case, then why is Venus is so inhospitable to life? We take a trip into space and find out what killed Venus...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to sail like Moana

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To celebrate the release of Moana 2, coming soon to cinemas, Dan and Stevie go on a journey to Polynesia to find out how thousands of islands thousands of miles apart were settled without the use of typical instruments using a technique known as wayfinding...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Animal consciousness

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Stevie and Michael sit down and chat with some top experts to find out how animals experience the world. From dolphins to octopuses to pets and more, we ask the question: are animals smarter than us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.