The Rest Is Science
Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.
2 episodes
Episodes
The Rest Is Science
A kendama turns catching into a lesson in physics
The episode shows how a simple skill toy exposes the mechanics of balance, prediction, materials, and learning before extending those ideas to swimming and planetary science.
Sep 30, 2026 · 41 min
The Rest Is Science
Fire shaped human minds—and still shapes attention
The episode connects combustion’s hidden chemistry to fire’s possible role in human evolution and its unusual ability to hold attention without exhausting it.
Sep 27, 2026 · 59 min