Dec 16 S4.25 Best of 2021

We bring you our favourite bits from 2021, from the history of mRNA to canine superheroes, brilliant bats to the world’s most adventurous palaeontologist. Enjoy!

May 6

May 6 S4.09 Genes and giants - the science of big and small

Kat Arney

Episodes, Animals, Evolution

We’re taking a look at the genetics of giants and the science of small. Why do some species grow so large? Who was the ‘Irish Giant’? And why did life on a Mediterranean island miniaturise a mammoth?

Nov 21

Nov 21 027 - Uprooting the tree of life: Darwin, DNA and de-extinction

Kat Arney

100 Ideas, Episodes, Evolution, Animals, Genetic engineering

Should we believe our eyes or our sequencing machines when it comes to sorting species? Plus, the greatest comeback of all time - we find out whether Jurassic Park could become reality.