They talk alien visitations, UFOs and other close encounters with astronomer Dr Seth Shostack, NASA scientist Dr Carolyn Porco, and comedians Greg Proops and Paul Provenza. The Infinite Monkey Cage BBC Podcasts . Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. They are joined on stage by comedian and former Science Museum explainer, Rufus Hound, chemist Andrea Sella and solar scientist Lucie Green, as they discuss the basis of all school chemistry lessons, the periodic table. Antibiotics Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Chris Addison, Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, and Professor Martha Clokie to look at the history and future for antibiotics. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and musician Tim Minchin and oceanographers Diva Amon and Jon Copley to uncover what mysteries still lie at the bottom of our oceans. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, zoologist Tim Cockerill and forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker. Its audiobook was read by Cox and Ince. Is the information about Robin lost forever, or is there a chance, sometime in the far future, a super intelligent alien civilisation could piece back some key information to discover proof he ever existed? You can. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, Prof Polly Arnold and Prof Andrea Sella to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Dmitri Mendeleev's great achievement. Just Brian please. How old are the oldest puzzles and why do they involve wolves and cabbages? They'll be asking why so many comedians seem to start life as scientists, and begin their quest to put science at the heart of popular culture. A timely look at the question of time and hopefully just in time Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the amazing capabilities of the super-adaptable, ever-changing human brain. Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport the cage of infinite proportions to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. Should badgers wear bicycle helmets? Cox often ridicules chemistry, astrology and Creationists and occasionally returns to the subject of how and when a strawberry can be considered dead.[10]. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by Stephen Fry, Eric Idle, chemist and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield University, Professor Tony Ryan, and University of London solar scientist, Dr Lucie Green, as they ask: "can science save us?" Actor, writer and illusionist Andy Nyman, actor and comedian Diane Morgan, Professor of Psychology and magician Richard Wiseman, and theologian and broadcaster Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou will all be demonstrating how basic human psychology and evolution allow us to see and believe the seemingly impossible. They look at the amazing feat of nature that has somehow created all of life from just four fundamental units of simple chemistry. They discover the secret to why humans are such social creatures and why two brains are definitely better than one. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. Since beginning in 2009, the program has produced 12 series, a U.S. tour, and extended podcast versions of most episodes from 2013 onward. Will they manage to secretly persuade a section of the theatre audience to pick one type of soft drink over another by secretly flashing the name of a certain brand on a screen? How safe is nuclear power and how worried should we be by the threat of asteroid impact? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. Has our ever expanding knowledge about the stars twinkling above us removed some of the magic, or have modern missions and the incredible images of space we now see brought us closer, quite literally, to the sky above us? They are joined by cosmologist and science advisor on movies such as Thor and Tron Legacy, Sean Carroll, comedian Joe Rogan, The Simpsons' writer and Executive Producer of Futurama, David X Cohen, and Eric Idle. They'll be looking at the development of artificial limbs and organs that have been pioneered during times of war and at the extreme end of emergency medicine, and find out how Noel Fitzpatrick is developing new techniques and bionic devices at his veterinary practice, that could eventually be used on humans. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by astronaut and author of "The Astronaut Selection Test Book", Tim Peake, first British astronaut Helen Sharman and comedian Mark Steel for a Brits in Space Special. The Infinite Monkey Cage. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? The Monkey Cage returns from its tour of the USA, as Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage of the BBC Radio Theatre to look at the science of speed. Occasionally accused of lack of balance by lovers of astrology and the supernatural, the unashamedly rational and evidence loving duo tackle the issue of balance head on. Adam explains why religion really could be good for your health, and can Victor convert Robin and Brian in time for the festive season? Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of their multi-award winning science/comedy show. Is our sense of the world around us a completely personal experience and a construct of our brains? Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, author and Enigma Machine owner Simon Singh and. A special hour long episode of the hugely popular science/comedy show, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Andy Hamilton, Professor Jon Copley and marine biologist Helen Scales, as they look at the riches still remaining to be discovered deep within our oceans. How close are we to creating a truly intelligent machine, how do we define intelligence anyway, and what are the moral and ethical issues that the development of intelligent machines might bring? Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. It's the molecule we simply can't live without, but as fate would have it, oxygen is also the molecule that eventually leads to our death. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain. It's a whistle stop tour of all you'll ever need to know about gravity and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago predicted everything from black holes to the Big Bang, to our expanding universe, long before there was any proof that these extraordinary phenomena existed. They also look at the very real threat to our planets reefs as our oceans warm, and what, if anything can be done. They'll be discovering how and why insects have been by far the most successful group of organisms during the history of life on planet earth, and why we simply couldn't do without them. Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory, and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago seems to have predicted so accurately exactly how our universe works. And Claude Nicollier describes his epic spacewalk to repair the Hubble Telescope. The subtle cues we get from other people and the information in their brains, affects our own wiring and experience of the world. Bats v Flies. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of their award winning science/comedy show. 24 December 2022. From tool use, to language and even to culture, her revolutionary work has transformed our understanding of our great ape cousins, and ourselves. Brian Cox throws Robin Ince into a black hole to see what happens next. 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. Series 24. They also look at the way microscopes and new biological techniques have allowed us to understand the seemingly invisible processes going on inside our cells. Released On: 30 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they. "Episode 1: An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity". Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. They discuss why failure in science is no bad thing, and ask whether getting it wrong, is a fundamental part of the scientific method, and should in fact be applied to many other areas of life. This week, Brian Cox and Robin Ince attempt to walk through the doors of perception. It seems that what defines us, may have defined the Neanderthals as well, and we are not so different after all. Producer: Rami Tzabar. Each show has a particular topic up for discussion, with previous topics including the apocalypse and space travel. 24 offers from $4.32. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Ted Lasso's Brendan Hunt, Professor of forest ecology and author of "The Mother Tree", Suzanne Simard and botanist Mark Spencer to discover how trees and plants communicate and what they are saying. A witty irreverent look at some of the issues surrounding the public's perception of science and how it's reported in the media. This week Brian Cox and Robin Ince can be found on stage in New York asking the question, Is Science a Force for Good Or Evil? In the first of a new series of the award winning science/comedy series, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Katy Brand, biochemist Nick Lane and forensic anthropologist Sue Black to discuss why death is such an inevitable feature of a living planet. In the first episode of the series, Brian and Robin are joined by comedian Andy Hamilton to discuss some of the wackier apocalyptic theories, as well as those more grounded in science fact. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 Bats v Flies Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show. Series 24. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Dara O'Briain, Professor Sheila Rowan of Glasgow University and Professor Nils Andersson of Southampton University to look at last summer's spectacular discovery of gravitational waves from two colliding neutron stars. 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? They look at how the human body fights disease, and why it has been so little understood until now. Robin Ince regularly pokes fun at Brian Cox's hair, good looks, and former career as a rock musician. Keep listening for a very special guest appearance by Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes. To mark the occasion, Brian Cox takes Robin Ince on a guided tour of General Relativity. What do our panel wish they'd been taught at school, and what is the key to a life-long love of numbers? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldnt live without. 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. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a dazzling panel of sun worshipers from actor, comedian and musician Tim Minchin, to solar scientist Dr Lucie Green and biologist Prof Steve Jones. [5] The programme won a Gold Award in the Best Speech Programme category at the 2011 Sony Radio Awards,[6][7] and it won the best Radio Talk Show at the 2015 Rose d'Or awards. The Infinite Monkey Cage (a Titles & Air Dates Guide) by John Lavalie Last updated: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 01:00: aired from: Nov 2009 to: Aug 2017: 92 eps: BBC Radio 4 : 30 min: regulars: They discuss the psychology and profile of people who are more likely to believe in conspiracies and the devastating effect some, like the anti-vaccine movement, have had on public health. Released On: 09 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk. So how was he able to predict the events and behaviour of our universe, long before the technology existed to prove he was right, and will there ever be another theory that will supersede it? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and author David Baddiel, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics Aoife McLysaght, and geneticist and broadcaster Adam Rutherford to ask whether human beings are still evolving? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Shappi Khorsandi, science broadcaster Adam Rutherford and evolutionary geneticist Mark Thomas. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Andy Hamilton to discuss whether size matters? The panel also discuss how the court room has changed with the development of ever-more advanced forensic techniques, but also where the weakness in the science might lie. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and beatboxer Beardyman, acoustic engineer Prof Trevor Cox and neuroscientist Prof Sophie Scott to explore the amazing capabilities of the human voice. Moving on from the pedantry of physics, they'll be asking whether the divide between men and women is based on a fundamental difference in our genetics, in our brain function, or is it all down to our upbringing. Could anyone win a gold at the Olympics? Read about our approach to external linking. "I love listening to Brian Cox and the passion he has for his subject. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in San Francisco for the last of their USA specials. 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. What can we learn about our own planet by looking back at it from space? They also look at how discoveries made in just the last 5 years have completely transformed our understanding of human history and what new DNA technology has revealed about our ancient past. 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? In these 24 episodes the programme looks at topics as diverse as Oceans, Science Mavericks, Parallel Universes, Science v Art, Space Exploration, Brain Science, Creating Life . 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. Suzanne's incredible discovery that trees form a wood wide web of communication has changed our entire understanding of forests and how they work. They are joined by comedian Katy Brand, author and food critic Grace Dent, material scientist Mark Miodownik and science writer Harold McGee, whose seminal book on the science of the kitchen launched the craze for molecular gastronomy. They are joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke, medic and broadcaster Dr Kevin Fong, evolutionary biologist Aoife McLysaght and Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. Brian, Robin and the panel talk about the vital yet delicate relationship between the coral polyp and its tiny plant lodger, how they evolved to be so co-dependent, and how this unique partnership has led to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. 2009 - 2023. How dropping raisins in a bottle of lemonade reveal how the Titanic sunk, and a robot orchestra, created from household objects, plays some familiar tunes. With the help of amazing fungi, this incredible network of communication allows the trees and plants in a forest to pass information backwards and forwards to help protect themselves against predators and optimize resource. The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 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? Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago, Illinois, to discuss fossil records and evolution. Read about our approach to external linking. They are joined by astrophysicists Kirsten Banks and Devika Kamath and comedian Ross Noble as they discuss how different the night sky looks from the southern hemisphere. The panel chat about how far our understanding has come in that time, and talk about their own unique close-up experiences of chimpanzees, macaques and baboons, and Bill gets a masterclass in how to speak chimp from a true expert! The science and politics of biodiversity and conservation, explored and explained (sort of) with the help of Sandy Knapp, Simon Watt and comedian Sara Pascoe. Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the weird and wacky world of black holes as they ask a question that has been troubling scientists for years: What happens if you push Matt Lucas into a black hole? In Praise of Flies Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off a new series of Infinite Monkey Cage with a look at probably the least revered or liked group of insects, the flies. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 How to Teach Maths This content doesn't seem to be working. They are joined by comedian and former motoring correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Alexei Sayle, Land Speed Record Holder Andy Green and Professor Danielle George from the University of Manchester. 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? Most crucially that seemingly dull but necessary process of photosynthesis that we all learned about in school, is in fact one of the most important processes in our universe, and as usual it seems, the physicists are trying to take credit for it. Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath. . You might think materials are a bit boring and inconsequential but without them we would still be living in the stone age. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian and former psychiatric nurse, Jo Brand, and neuroscientists Sophie Scott and Brian Butterworth. Joining them on stage for this brain twister and to discuss whether any of us actually know anything at all, are the comedian Paul Foot, biologist Professor Steve Jones and cosmologist and science writer Marcus Chown. They look at how radio and space telescopes have allowed us to look back in time and "see" the big bang, and understand the age and content of the early universe, and how space telescopes have thrown light on the mysterious substance known as dark matter. Or the brain researchers who demonstrated that they could detect meaningful brain activity in a dead salmon. Let the battle commence. They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely human trait and how other species have evolved to use fire to their advantage. Brian Cox and Robin Ince get their chef's hats on as they look at the science of cooking. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. 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