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Explorations in the world of science. Show more Dr Sheila Willis is a forensic scientist who was Director General of Forensic Science Ireland for many years. She has spent her life using science to help solve cases, working on crime scenes and then analysing material in the lab, and presenting scientific evidence in court. It’s […]
Jay Shah has been elected as the next Chair of the International Cricket Council. Show more A new era in world cricket is imminent as Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council. He will be the youngest ever ICC chair. Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil […]
Professor Charles Godfray, Director of the the Oxford Martin School tells Jim Al-Kahlili about the intricate world of population dynamics, and how a healthy obsession with parasitic wasps might help us solve some of humanity’s biggest problems, from the fight against Malaria to sustainably feeding a global community of 9 billion people. Show less Source […]
We are joined by Northern Superchargers Chair Kirsty Bashforth. Show more As the Women’s T20 World Cup has been moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma ask if it will still generate the same interest with the home crowd and if more countries should have offered to host. Plus, […]
Jonathan Van-Tam on Covid communication and the power of football analogies Show more Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, or ‘JVT’ as he’s arguably better known, first came to widespread public attention in his role as Deputy Chief Medical Officer during the Covid-19 pandemic. But even before that, Jonathan had built an impressive career based on a long-held […]
Brazil women’s captain Roberta Moretti Avery on development, captaincy and mental health. Show more Nikesh Rughani, Charu Sharma and Jim Maxwell look ahead to Sri Lanka’s three-match Test Series against England. England will be without talismanic captain Ben Stokes after tearing his left hamstring. The team discuss if Ollie Pope is the right man to […]
Dr Chris van Tulleken wrestles with the dilemma of slaughter. Could he bring himself to dispatch an animal himself? Is he happy supporting an industry which kills animals in his name? And if not, what could he eat instead? Chris explores the rise of the alternative protein industry – plant-based meat alternatives, lab-grown meat, or […]
It’s the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten India in a One Day International series. Show more Sri Lanka are celebrating after victory over India in the third One Day International by 110 runs to clinch the One Day series 2-0. It’s the first time since 1997 that Sri Lanka have beaten […]
Dr Chris van Tulleken ponders the global cost of keeping the world in wings. Show more We’re a planet addicted to chicken and our appetites fuel a massive global industry, but is it one we should support? While some cite it as a shining example of a super-efficient food production system, one that could help […]
We celebrate Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup title and hear about a Cricket in Prisons project. Show more Alison Mitchell, Brett Sprigg and Charu Sharma debate who will be the next coach of the England white ball team after Matthew Mott stepped down following two years in charge. Plus we are joined by Columbo cricket journalist […]