The Infinite Monkey Cage Podcast
Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.
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Dinosaurs
Yesterday
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return to chat dinosaurs with, amongst others, Rufus Hound.
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Astronaut Special (Repeat)
Thu 25 Jul 2019
In this 2017 episode, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel of space travellers.
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The Infinite Moonkey Cage
Sat 20 Jul 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings.
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Introducing The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry
Thu 18 Apr 2019
Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford investigate scientific mysteries sent in by listeners.
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How We Measure the Universe—Series 19
Mon 11 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore how we measure the universe.
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How to Build a Bionic Human—Series 19
Mon 4 Feb 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince learn how to build a bionic human.
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Are humans still evolving?—Series 19
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask whether human beings are still evolving?
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Origin of Numbers—Series 19
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Hannah Fry to look at the origin of numbers
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The Future of Humanity—Series 19
Mon 14 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Chris Addison to discuss the future of humanity.
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Microbes: Secret Rulers of the World?—Series 19
Mon 7 Jan 2019
Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series. This week Ed Byrne joins the panel.
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Special Bonus Edition
Thu 9 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince reminisce about their favourite Monkey Cage moments.
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The Human Voice—Series 18
Mon 6 Aug 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get vocal on the science of the human voice.
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Immune System—Series 18
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our amazingly complex and clever immune system.
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Invasion—Series 18
Mon 23 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince talk alien invasion, although not of the little green men kind.
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Big Data—Series 18
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask: what is big data, and how big is big?
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The Infinite Monkey Cage 100—Series 18
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate their 100th episode with some very special guests.
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Volcanoes—Series 17
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guest Jo Brand look at the science of volcanoes.
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How Animals Behave—Series 17
Mon 5 Feb 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Rufus Hound to look at animal behaviour.
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Teenage Brain—Series 17
Mon 29 Jan 2018
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests uncover the science of why teenagers are so teenagery.
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Antibiotics—Series 17
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the history and future of antibiotics.
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The Secret Life of Birds—Series 17
Mon 15 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the secret life of birds.
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When Two Stars Collide—Series 17
Mon 8 Jan 2018
Brian Cox and Robin Ince and guests including Dara O'Briain look at gravitational waves.
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Christmas Special: The Science of Magic
Christmas Day 2017
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and special guests explore the science of magic.
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Stay Tuned...
Wed 20 Dec 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look forward to the coming series of The Infinite Monkey Cage.
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The Mind v the Brain—Series 16
Mon 7 Aug 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at our minds and brains, with special guest Katy Brand.
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Are We Living in a Simulation?—Series 16
Mon 31 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder if we are living in a computer simulation?
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Will insects inherit the earth?—Series 16
Mon 24 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the wonders of insects.
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Oxygen: A Matter of Life and Death—Series 16
Mon 17 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince take a look at the life and death properties of oxygen.
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Astronaut Special—Series 16
Mon 10 Jul 2017
Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel, every member of which has been in space.
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