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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The Strange Case Of The Man Immune To Alzheimer’s

Episode 367 Some people are genetically destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease. But one m... more

08 May 2026

16 MINS

16:56

08 May 2026


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Astronomers Stunned by a Tiny World With an Atmosphere

Episode 366 A Pluto-sized object in the outer solar system has shocked scientists. It’s so... more

06 May 2026

21 MINS

21:17

06 May 2026


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Craig Venter’s Legacy: The Most Influential Geneticist Since Watson and Crick

Episode 365 Craig Venter, one of the world’s most influential geneticists, has died aged 7... more

01 May 2026

26 MINS

26:47

01 May 2026


#432

Record Heat, Wildfires and Drought - The Climate Crisis Is About To Accelerate

Episode 364 Global temperatures are rising faster than ever - and with a strong El Niño on... more

30 Apr 2026

24 MINS

24:32

30 Apr 2026


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The Wood Wide Web: The Forest Discovery That Sparked a Backlash

Episode 363 Suzanne Simard is a world-renowned forest ecologist who shot to stardom with h... more

27 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:35

27 Apr 2026


#430

Chernobyl 40 Years On: Legacy of the World’s Worst Nuclear Disaster

Episode 362 It’s been 40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster unfolded. Since th... more

23 Apr 2026

32 MINS

32:13

23 Apr 2026


#429

A “Super El Niño” Is Coming - And It Could Trigger Global Climate Chaos

Episode 361 The Earth is about to enter an extremely strong climate phase that could cause... more

20 Apr 2026

14 MINS

14:44

20 Apr 2026


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Britain’s First Astronaut on the New Race to the Moon | Helen Sharman

Episode 360 A new era of space travel is finally upon us. NASA’s Artemis II rocket success... more

17 Apr 2026

36 MINS

36:44

17 Apr 2026


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How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower: New Scientist's stargazing companion

The Lyrid meteor shower hits its peak on the evening of the 22nd April, but you can look f... more

16 Apr 2026

05 MINS

05:33

16 Apr 2026


#426

Genetic analysis reveals how the Neanderthals went extinct

Episode 359 DNA analysis of 10 Neanderthal people is shedding light on why their populatio... more

10 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:14

10 Apr 2026


#425

The Male G-Spot Has Finally Been Found

Episode 358 The male G-spot exists - and scientists have found it. The most comprehensive ... more

06 Apr 2026

12 MINS

12:34

06 Apr 2026


#424

Food shock is inevitable due to the Iran war – and it could get bad

Episode 357 A global food shock is on the way because of the ongoing war in Iran. Your foo... more

02 Apr 2026

28 MINS

28:37

02 Apr 2026


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World’s First Antimatter Truck Carries Most Valuable And Volatile Substance on Earth

Episode 356 A truck carrying antimatter has been driving around the campus at CERN, home o... more

27 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:45

27 Mar 2026


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Scientists Can Now Preserve a Brain After Death - What’s Next?

Episode 355 An entire pig’s brain has been preserved after death, using a technique that w... more

25 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:25

25 Mar 2026


#421

The Dangerous Bias Shaping the Future of AI

Episode 354 Women are being erased from AI technologies. When world-changing technology is... more

23 Mar 2026

17 MINS

17:27

23 Mar 2026