The World, the Universe and Us podcast

The World, the Universe and Us

From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts

From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts

 

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Chris Packham on the Untold Story of Evolution

Episode 384 The story of evolution is being brought to life in a new way. BBC series Evolu... more

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Heatwaves Are Getting Deadlier - And It’s Going To Get Worse

Episode 383 As another heatwave takes hold, figures are now showing just how deadly the la... more

07 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:01

07 Jul 2026


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Breakthrough Synthetic Cell Has Just Reproduced - But Is It Alive?

Episode 382 Scientists have created a synthetic cell with just 36 genes that can copy DNA ... more

03 Jul 2026

20 MINS

20:38

03 Jul 2026


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The Science of Football: Inside the 2026 World Cup

Episode 381 Advances in sports science, data analysis and AI are having a huge impact on t... more

02 Jul 2026

47 MINS

47:36

02 Jul 2026


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Ancient Human DNA Found in Stone Age Cave Art For First Time

Episode 380 The DNA of ancient humans has been found preserved in cave art that’s more tha... more

30 Jun 2026

16 MINS

16:40

30 Jun 2026


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A “Super” El Niño May Be Coming - Here’s What It Means

Episode 379 El Niño has officially arrived – a natural climate event that raises global te... more

22 Jun 2026

25 MINS

25:59

22 Jun 2026


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The Lost Solstice Monument That Predates Stonehenge By 500 Years

Episode 378 A prototype Stonehenge has been discovered - an even older structure that may ... more

18 Jun 2026

21 MINS

21:01

18 Jun 2026


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If We Can Make Genetically Engineered Designer Babies - Should We?

Episode 377 Considered too dangerous and unreliable a few years ago, the technology for ge... more

15 Jun 2026

19 MINS

19:03

15 Jun 2026


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Scientists Mapped Earth's Vast Fungal Network - And It's Critical For The Climate

Episode 376 For the first time, scientists have mapped Earth’s vast underground fungal net... more

12 Jun 2026

26 MINS

26:16

12 Jun 2026


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Millions of Fossil Whale Bones Found in Deep Ocean Graveyard

Episode 375 The world’s deepest known whale graveyard has been discovered in the southern ... more

11 Jun 2026

13 MINS

13:25

11 Jun 2026


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DeepMind Is Simulating Entire Worlds - Ready for AI Robots

Episode 374 Google DeepMind is simulating entire worlds using AI - that can be interacted ... more

05 Jun 2026

27 MINS

27:39

05 Jun 2026


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Ötzi the Ice Man Contains Still-Living Microbes

Episode 373 Despite being 5,300-years-old, the gut microbiome of the famous Ötzi the Ice M... more

03 Jun 2026

15 MINS

15:53

03 Jun 2026