Cambridge Science

Can Spanners Fly?

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:42 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andy talk about the science of flights and stress

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Lost in Space

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:21:49 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andy talk about the ultimate fate of humanity, So.. pretty light stuff

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Science of Drinking

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:59:50 GMT

Andrew and Spanners pull up a bar stool and talk about the good, the bad, and the science of Alcohol

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Rare Glass Volcanoes

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:18:04 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andrew talk, glass brains, rare earth minerals, and our imminent survival from an asteroid

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Back From the Dead

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:05:02 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andrew bring back creatures lost to time!!

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Science on the Chopping Block

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:19:43 GMT

Dr Andrew and Spanners discuss the cuts to science funding by the Trump administration and what that would look like if it was repeated here in the UK

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Gamblers Fallacy

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:18:25 GMT

Dr Andrew and Spanners discuss the ways in which our brains get fooled by the odds. We also discuss this aggressive flu that has washed across the country

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Jeff the Robot Gardener

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:30:40 GMT

Spanners and Andy pull apart the dream that is an AI driven world

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Join The Bandwagon

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:25:59 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andrew unpick the confusing world of chiropractic treatments

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Which Vitamins Should You Take?

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:57:00 GMT

Dr Andrew and Spanners explore the minefield of supplements and ask if Tony Blair was right to attack the NHS on mental health spending

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The Deep State

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:28:29 GMT

In this episode of Cambridge Science, host Richard Ready and Dr. Andrew Holding delve into the realms of science and skepticism, discussing topics such as ADHD, its treatment, and the societal implications of neurodiversity. They also explore the concept of secret organizations, conspiracy theories, and the influence of powerful individuals in politics. The conversation highlights the importance of evidence-based discussions and the challenges of navigating complex societal issues.

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Eternal Youth

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:58:22 GMT

This week we unlock the the secret to being forever young

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Reiki and the Middle Ground

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:51:41 GMT

Spanners and Andrew explore the spiritual healing world of Reiki

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Perpetual Motion

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:56:21 GMT

Spanners tries to invent a system that will run forever

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Cryptozoology

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:05:00 GMT

Spanners and Andrew explore the murky world of mysterious creatures from big foot to giant squid. We also answer your questions from our voicemail!

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Water Dousing

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:04:57 GMT

Spanners and Andrew discuss dousing, five dimensional objects, and infectious viruses

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A Hologram Only Spanners Can See or Hear

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:07:00 GMT

Spanners and Andy dive into the world of communication in a bit for a holographic future

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Hair of the Dog

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:27:10 GMT

A world weary Dr Holding and Spanners explore the science of stress and hangovers.

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Tired Broken Husk

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 16:25:47 GMT

Spanners and Andy explore the prospect of giant ant doctors and how to best look after your heart

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Silver Surfers

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:32:46 GMT

Spanners and Andy grow grey gracefully and fend off the threat of a brain eating virus

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Sunshine On a Rainy June

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:17:35 GMT

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Elephant Names

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:02:31 GMT

Andrew and Spanners learn elephant names and pick a crew to go to Mars

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The Entire History of Life

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:50:04 GMT

Spanners and Andrew pit evolutionary branches of life against each other in the this battle royal of species vs species!

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Odd Shoes On Venus

Thu, 30 May 2024 12:33:16 GMT

Andrew and Spanners attempt to save Venus possibly using ADHD super powers or a giant umbrella

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The Sound of Vanishing Stars

Thu, 23 May 2024 10:57:53 GMT

Spanners and Andrew unlock the mystery of disappearing stars and why some people sound rubbish on radio

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HOLD ON!!!

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:34:42 GMT

Spanners and Doctor Holding argue over the voices in our heads, explore the workings of the human ear, and rate our chances at immortality

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Flight Mode

Thu, 09 May 2024 02:25:54 GMT

Spanners and Andrew discuss sunburn, Flight, and over parenting

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Friendly Neighbourhood Neutron Star

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:25:54 GMT

Friendly Neighbourhood Neutron Star

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Hybrid Humans

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:40:40 GMT

Dr Andrew and Spanners discuss the speciation of humans, the art of reconnecting with old friends and the general shape of the earth

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Counting Rats

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:09:58 GMT

Andrew and Spanners ask, can rats count? Dr Holding also celebrates a personal success in the advancement of cancer research and Spanners catches up with Linda Mbeki to discuss the archaeology of enslaved people

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Body Batteries

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:46:50 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andrew explore the murky world of dieting and Electric vehicles

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I Think Therefore I Think

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:03:08 GMT

Spanners and Andrew explore the moment at which a child becomes self aware and the technology of televisions.

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Giant Space Worms

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:16:13 GMT

Spanners and Dr Holding explore the brave world of giant space worms and Spanners catches up with Dr Joanna Anderson to discuss new ways to help clinicians diagnose adolescent mental health issues

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I Can't Get No Sleep

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:30:23 GMT

Spanners and Dr Andrew explore the science of sleep and talk to new friend Wahab about adolescent exercise

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AI Generated Episode

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:02:30 GMT

Spanners and Dr Holding Talk about the origins of biological life and the early days of artificial life. We are also joined by Dr Ems Lord to talk about how tech projects often lose billions through simple errors

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We Are Stardust

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:05:16 GMT

This week Spanners and Dr Andrew discuss the giant dust cloud found near our solar system and we ask if we only use 10% of our brains! Spanners is also joined by Amelia Ford from Cambridge University to discuss her work blocking Malaria transmission.

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The Science of TV and Movies

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:58:05 GMT

Spanners and Dr Holding explore how science is depicted in TV and movies. How important is realism in Science fiction and what things can be most easily forgiven

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Cambridge Science: Braving the winter

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 07:37:49 GMT

Spanners and Andrew talk about their survival of winter illness and explore the world of research science

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