They kick off with arguably any child's first interest in science dinosaurs! And Claude Nicollier describes his epic spacewalk to repair the Hubble Telescope. They are joined by fly sceptic David Baddiel, fly enthusiast and champion Dr Erica McAlister and maggot expert Matthew Cobb to discover why a life without flies would be no life at all. Why are people prepared to believe in magic and pseudoscience rather than empirical evidence, and does it matter? Although they would say that wouldn't' they? They are joined by fly sceptic David Baddiel , fly enthusiast and champion Dr Erica McAlister and maggot expert Matthew Cobb . They'll also be revealing why a chimpanzee could be classified as far more rational than its human counterpart. What is real and what is not? 4 editions. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. So what is the rest of the universe made of? Infinite Monkey Cage Series 25, new to BBC Podcasts, sees Brian and Robin joined by a host of exciting guests from the world of comedy including Conan O'Brien, Eric Idle and Tim Minchin, plus scientists from Caltech, NASA and more. mathematicians Prof Hannah Fry and Dr Eugenia Cheng and webcomic creator Randall Munroe to discover how thinking like a mathematician could solve some tricky everyday conundrums. Are we in a new age of dinosaur discovery? They learn whether being a successful comedian is really down to having a brain disorder and how the connections we make in our brain are changing and forming throughout our life, not just when we are young, so you really can teach an old dog, or human, new tricks. In addition to the regular programmes, a special entitled "An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity" was broadcast in two half-hour episodes on 8 and 15 December 2015. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by mathematician Dr Hannah Fry, comedian Matt Parker and neuroscientist Prof Brian Butterworth to ask where numbers come from and can fish count? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldnt live without. The image of the lumbering, ape like, simple, grunting neanderthal has been turned on its head with the discovery that we are far more related to Neanderthals then we ever thought possible. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. When spiritual healers and gurus talk about our own quantum energy and the power of quantum healing, is it simply a metaphor, or is there more to this esoteric branch of science that we could all learn from? Released On: 30 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they. Our brains are wired to learn from and mimic other brains we come into contact with, even though most of the time we don't even realise that is what they/we are doing. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. They'll be taking their own unique look at the Christmas story and the history of the bible and asking whether the christmas story and your view of humanity changes once you've look back at earth from the heavens themselves. They ask why we have gone from more than 5 or 6 species of humans some 200,000 years ago, to just 1 today. They discover whether science can come up with the perfect joke and why a joke with the punchline "quack" is funnier than one with the punchline "moo". They discover how mathematical thinking can help answer some truly out of this world questions as well: how much soup would it take to fill the solar system? From Viagra to Pyrex to the discovery of the Cosmic Background Microwave Radiation, the earliest remnant of the big bang, they all owe their discovery to a healthy dose of luck and accident as scientists stumbled across them in the course of looking for something else. They also discuss the largest scientific experiment ever undertaken, currently storming ahead in a large tunnel just outside Geneva. They are joined by ecologists Dieter Hochuli and Mariella Herberstein and comedian Claire Hooper. Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. The Infinite Monkeys return for a new series, the first of which will see them head to the USA for their first live tour. As of July 2018, there have been 103 episodes spanning 18 series plus 6 specials; two responding to viewers questions and Christmas Specials in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds. The other guest is usually a comedian, who takes a less serious view of the subject, and often makes the show more accessible by asking the "stupid" questions that the other guests may have overlooked. How safe is nuclear power and how worried should we be by the threat of asteroid impact? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. They also look at the very real threat to our planets reefs as our oceans warm, and what, if anything can be done. What happens when you throw something (Robin!) Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by human and non-human ape experts Keith Jensen, Katie Slocombe and Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique amongst animal species. Brian Cox and Robin Ince end their Australian science adventure with an episode all about spiders. BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds. 1. More. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover if we are living in a golden-age for conspiracy theories, Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the monkey cage to Australia to visit the Deep Space Network. Robin and Brian are joined by alien abduction expert Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from the. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. Read more. Brian and Robin find out about some of the big new missions providing information into our own solar system and beyond, and find out what big questions in cosmology still remain a tantalising challenge? Radio comedy. They are joined by star-gazer Jon Culshaw, astronaut Tim Peake, astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith and astronomy writer Stuart Clark as they chart the changing nature of our relationship with the sky above us. Together with guests David Spiegelhalter, Sue Ion and former Goodie, Graeme Garden, the team explores such questions as: why is seven the safest age to be? Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. Exploring the Deep. They are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system. And how will materials shape our future? All episodes are available to stream via the website and as podcast downloads.[12]. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover whether ageing could really be cured. ", Radio 4's award winning science/comedy show hits, "Science vs the Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?". They have also been a recipient of the now infamous Ig Nobel prizes, awarded each year as a parody of the Nobel Prize, to research that seems at first glance, entirely improbable, and possibly pointless. The Infinite Monkey Cage Feb 12, 2020 UFO special UFO SPECIALBrian Cox and Robin Ince host a close encounter of the 1st kind with comedian Lucy Beaumont, astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock,. They will also be carrying out their own act of deception on the monkey cage audience. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. They'll also be looking at the real science behind some of the ideas about life and the creation of life that Mary Shelley explored. Probably not, according to Brian as Venus is too hot! The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 The Wood Wide Web This content doesn't seem to be working. It is often said that we know more about the surface of the Moon then we do about our own ocean floor, but is that really true? Brian Cox and Robin Ince answer The Infinite Monkey Cage listeners' questions. Released On: 02 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the. He offers nothing, sadly unsubscribing.". What have modern-day explorers such as Diva and Jon discovered during their many expeditions to the deepest points of our oceans, and can they persuade Tim to join them on their next voyage? They are joined on stage by NASA astronauts Sandra Magnus and Terry Virts, ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier, and Apollo 16's Charlie Duke, one of the last people to have walked on the moon. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in San Francisco for the last of their USA specials. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by actor and comedian Rufus Hound, Professor Alice Roberts and Dr Adam Rutherford to discuss some of the great scientific failures, and mistakes made by some very well known scientists. Producer: Rami Tzabar. (the answer is yes!). series of books. Tim and Helen talk about their different experiences of training to be an astronaut and the challenges of life in space. 7 is of course a prime number a favourite amongst mathematicians and non-mathematicians alike, although seemingly for different reasons. Can Erica and Matthew persuade David to put his fly gun down and learn to love those pesky pests, or is their reputation for being disgusting and annoying justified? The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. They'll be looking at the cultural impact of this epic novel, and the long lasting impact it has had on the perception of science and scientists. It combines hard facts, softer theories and bold deviations into comedy. Brian and Robin are joined by special guests Ben Goldacre and comedian Dave Gorman to discuss the notion of trust in science. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at the Blue Dot Festival, at the home of Radio Astronomy, Jodrell Bank. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by material scientists Mark Miadownik and Anna Ploszajski and comedian Ed Byrne to discover the life changing materials that are hidden in plain sight. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ross Noble, Professor Danielle Schreve and Professor Chris Stringer as they look at the tricky job of piecing together the history of modern humans and how we came to be here. The Infinite Monkeys, Brian Cox and Robin Ince, are joined on stage by Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, and comedian and theology graduate Katy Brand to look at how science is portrayed in the press and whether opinion is ever as valid as evidence. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by Bad Science author, Ben Goldacre, Professor of Particle Physics at Manchester University, Jeff Forshaw, and comedian Sara Pascoe. They look at why laughter is not only an ancient human trait that goes a long way to making us the social animal we are today, but that rats and apes also enjoy a good chuckle. You might think materials are a bit boring and inconsequential but without them we would still be living in the stone age. Prepare to be amazed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. [3][4] The show's eighth series was broadcast in June and July 2013 and the podcast, published immediately after the initial radio broadcast, features extended versions of most episodes starting with 1 July 2013 Glastonbury Special episode in Series 8. "The Universe: What Remains to Be Discovered?". Are Robin and his cardigans lost for all eternity? Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. Robin Ince and Brian Cox get romantic (although unfortunately not with each other) as they discuss the mathematics of love and the statistics of sex. . 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