BBC Inside Science
<p>A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.</p>
3 episodes
Episodes
BBC Inside Science
Scientists preserve fossils, model lightning and test football’s home advantage
The episode shows how new tools and unusual real-world experiments can expose hidden patterns in nature, technology and sport.
Jul 2, 2026 · 30 min
BBC Inside Science
Heatwaves test the case for solar geoengineering
As extreme heat intensifies, the episode weighs whether deliberately altering sunlight could reduce danger without creating new risks.
Jun 25, 2026 · 30 min
BBC Inside Science
Researchers challenge scientific evidence behind proposed social media ban
As governments rush to regulate digital spaces for youth, understanding the limits of current psychological data is critical to making effective policy.
Jun 18, 2026 · 30 min