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  • We’re taking a break… Back soon!

    May 24, 2023 · 1 min

    We’re taking a break from Eureka for the time being. We love making the show and we’re hoping to resume soon - so keep your eyes peeled for a new season. In the meantime, please enjoy our back catalogue, there are about sixty episodes…

  • Will we ever use nuclear fusion power?

    May 17, 2023 · 37 min

    It’s easy to get very excited about nuclear fusion - but are we all getting ahead of ourselves? This week, Michael explains the basics of nuclear fusion, why the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) has been disastrous…

  • Where do irrational obsessions come from?

    May 10, 2023 · 60 min

    This week we’re on a mission to understand phobias, manias and obsessions! We look at where our phobias come from, how people use obsessions as a coping mechanism and how you define a phobia. We also find out about a fascinating case of…

  • Why do we need leaders?

    May 3, 2023 · 58 min

    With the coronation just around the corner, we’ve decided to dig into the science behind leadership. We examine the history of leadership and how events like WWI have had an impact on our relationship with leaders. We also look at what…

  • Will we ever understand consciousness?

    April 26, 2023 · 42 min

    Prepare to get your head in a spin this week, as we have a go at cracking one of science’s greatest enigmas: consciousness. We delve into the complexities of what it means to be conscious, we explore the history of our understanding of…

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  • Why does anyone still believe in astrology?

    April 19, 2023 · 46 min

    This week, we take a closer look at the fascinating world of astrology and consider how it has managed to maintain its popularity in the age of science. We find out how astrology historically interacted with science, why decision fatigue…

  • What makes a great father?

    April 12, 2023 · 46 min

    Rick has recently become a father, so this week we are on a mission to make him the best parent possible. We get some advice on the best ways to bond with a child and we look at how the role of fathers has evolved throughout history. We…

  • What are evolution’s greatest hits?

    April 5, 2023 · 53 min

    It's time to delve into one of science’s most fascinating discoveries of all time: evolution! This week, we revel in ten of our favourite organisms and look at how they’ve evolved in amazing ways. We uncover the plants that have developed…

  • Is the metaverse going to be sh*t?

    March 29, 2023 · 43 min

    It’s undeniable that technology is creeping further and further into our lives - but are we going to end up living inside a virtual reality? Mark Zuckerberg certainly hopes so. This episode, we uncover what the metaverse might look like…

  • What’s the use of a broken heart?

    March 22, 2023 · 55 min

    All of us (except Michael) have had our hearts broken at some point - but why does it hurt so much? And what is the evolutionary purpose of all that pain? This week we’re finding out exactly what goes on in our bodies when we experience…

  • What is the most intelligent animal?

    March 15, 2023 · 49 min

    This week we’re giving Rick yet another opportunity to speak enthusiastically about his beloved octopuses, as we try to determine: what is the most intelligent animal. This episode is full of fascinating animal experiments, involving…

  • Can I use electricity to improve my brain?

    March 8, 2023 · 42 min

    This week we find out about the weird and wonderful world of bioelectricity and how we might be able to use electricity to aid us... We hear about some unfortunate electric fish who have been used for prolapsed anuses, we consider whether…

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About the show

Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.