Series 19
The Colour Conundrum
‘How do we see colour - and why are some people colour blind?’ asks Maya Crocombe.
- 35 mins
- 24 Mar 2022
BBC Sounds - The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry - Available Episodes
The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry
Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners.
Episodes (122 Available)
- Series 19
The Turn of the Tide
Why are tide times and ranges so different around the UK, asks Lynn?
- 34 mins
- 17 Mar 2022
- Series 19
The Shocking White Hair
Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair.
- 34 mins
- 10 Mar 2022
- Series 19
Surprising Symmetries
We’ve got two eyes, two arms, two legs - but only one heart. Why!? asks Joanne.
- 33 mins
- 03 Mar 2022
- Series 19
The Weird Waves of Wi-Fi
“How does Wi-Fi work - is it magic?” asks Abby
- 34 mins
- 24 Feb 2022
- Series 19
The Mystery of the Teenage Brain
Why do my teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning? asks Michelle.
- 33 mins
- 17 Feb 2022
- Series 18
The Venomous Vendetta
Will a venomous snake die if it bites itself? asks Janni in Amsterdam.
- 42 mins
- 11 Nov 2021
- Series 18
The Slippery Situation
'What is the most slippy thing in the world?' asks eight-year-old Evelyn from London.
- 37 mins
- 04 Nov 2021
- Series 18
The Painless Heart
Why does my heart not ache after exercise?
- 37 mins
- 28 Oct 2021
- Series 18
The Weirdness of Water Part 2
Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry attempt to answer more questions on why water is weird.
- 40 mins
- 21 Oct 2021
- Series 18
The Weirdness of Water Part 1
‘Please explain the weirdness of water?’ asks Neil Morton in Stirling.
- 37 mins
- 14 Oct 2021
- Series 18
The Guiding Hound
How do guide dogs know where they're going?
- 39 mins
- 07 Oct 2021
- Series 17
More Frytful Scares
Why do people like to be scared? asks Heidi.
- 29 mins
- 23 Feb 2021
- Series 17
Back to The Sinister Hand
What determines left or right handedness? asks Neal Shepperson
- 29 mins
- 16 Feb 2021
- Series 17
A Weighty Matter Part 2
Is dark matter a fudge to fit existing theories to inexplicable observations? asks Peter.
- 40 mins
- 09 Feb 2021
- Series 17
A Weighty Matter Part 1
How does gravity pull us? asks Emma.
- 43 mins
- 02 Feb 2021
- Series 17
The Flying Clock and the Stopped Watch
Do individuals perceive time differently? asks Joe from North Yorkshire
- 50 mins
- 26 Jan 2021
- Series 17
The Mosquito Conundrum
What’s the point of mosquitoes? asks Cathy.
- 45 mins
- 19 Jan 2021
- Series 17
The Scientific Exploration of Astrology
Could there be something to astrology?, asks Dan in Australia.
- 50 mins
- 12 Jan 2021
- Series 17
The Noises That Make Us Cringe
Why do some people find noises like a fork scraping a plate so terrible?
- 48 mins
- 05 Jan 2021