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Taking a shortcut
A marathon runner hitching a sneaky bike ride has us contemplating scientific shortcuts.
Walk the line
A thrilling slackline walk inspires us to explore the science of daredevils and acrobats.
Rogue Agents
News of an AI agent going rogue leads us to explore the science of infiltration
An identity crisis
A case of mistaken identity inspires us to explore the science of getting things wrong.
A distorted view
A new world map inspires a fresh look at our planet and beyond.
The phizz-whizzing science of Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Day has us seeking out some phizz-whizzing science inspired by his stories.
The show must go on
Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday has us under pressure to deliver a smash hit of a show.
A very dry episode
The ongoing droughts have us delving into the science of rivers, diseases and raisins
Fashionably late
An overdue library book sparks stories of late earthquakes, Martian meteorites and more
Light entertainment
This week’s solar eclipse has us investigating the science of blocking sunlight
