Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
India
Ireland
Japan
Mexico
New Zealand
Philippines
South Africa
United Kingdom
The World, the Universe and Us
From New Scientist
Science
New Scientist CultureLab
by New Scientist
Recently ranked · United States
Last recorded placements from this show’s chart history. These are not current rankings.
Not on the United States charts we track today.
Not on the Canada charts we track today.
Not on the Germany charts we track today.
Not on the Brazil charts we track today.
Not on the Mexico charts we track today.
Not on the New Zealand charts we track today.
Not on the Ireland charts we track today.
Not on the Philippines charts we track today.
Not on the South Africa charts we track today.
If you like New Scientist CultureLab, try…
Change Your Mind with New Scientist
From New Scientist
Outrage + Optimism
Also in Science
Earthfiles Podcast with Linda Moulton Howe
Also in Science
Gesundheit. Macht. Politik.
Also in Science
Голый землекоп
Also in Science
Ranking history · United States
No ranking history for this show in United States over the last 14 days.
Latest episodes
-
Amorina Kingdon on the grunting, growling and singing world underwater
September 9, 2024 · 49 minHave you ever heard a haddock knock? What about a cusk eel’s chatter? Sound travels four-and-a-half times faster through water than air and can be heard across huge distances. It’s how whales are able to communicate hundreds of kilometres…
-
Lucy Foulkes on how adolescence shapes us
August 26, 2024 · 40 minEver wondered how your teenage years shaped the person you are today? Or why certain rebellious behaviours, like underage drinking, seem almost inevitable, no matter which generation you look at? Adolescence is a crucial, yet often…
-
The best science TV of the year – so far.
August 12, 2024 · 38 minWith so many new TV series and documentaries available, it can be tough to decide what's truly worth your time. That’s where our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley comes in. From the genetically-gifted superheroes of Supacell…to a sobering…
-
Carlo Rovelli on the link between quantum physics and world peace
July 29, 2024 · 31 minQuantum theory describes the tiny building blocks that make up everything around us. It has made many successful predictions but could a new, more radical idea help us make better sense of the world around us? Could it even be the answer…
-
The incredible, intelligent abilities of plants with Zoë Schlanger
July 15, 2024 · 39 minWhat if we told you plants can hear and see? And memorise information? And track time to adapt their pollination techniques? And even look out for their family members? These are just some of the remarkable behaviours plants are capable of…
Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
-
Sonifying Mars, symphonically, with David Ibbett
July 1, 2024 · 40 minDespite humans having never set foot on Mars, scientists have been working for decades to paint a picture of life on the red planet. With the help of photos and videos from robotic rovers, scientists now know more than ever about its rocky…
-
The catastrophic health consequences of racism with Layal Liverpool
June 17, 2024 · 41 minWe like to think of science and medicine as unbiased, unaffected by social constructs. But we see evidence to the contrary everyday, from false yet persistent claims that black people’s bones are denser to the reality that the covid-19…
-
On the hunt for alien life with Lisa Kaltenegger
June 3, 2024 · 44 minIf (or maybe when) we find alien life in the universe, will it look like us? As telescopes become bigger, our ability to peer into the cosmos is only getting better. So the question may not be “will we find something?” but rather “what…
-
Emily H. Wilson celebrates the expansive world of science fiction
May 20, 2024 · 32 minFrom Dune to The Three Body Problem, is science fiction having a moment? Attention to the genre, as well as TV and films based on it, seems to have exploded in the past few years. With sci-fi often getting a bad rap, it’s time to ditch the…
-
Elizabeth Kolbert on what we’re missing in the fight against climate change
May 6, 2024 · 35 minHow do we understand the stakes of climate change, and communicate them? As we’re facing the consequences of climate change and our historical inaction as a species, how do we come to terms with the reality and uncertainty of our…
-
Meredith Broussard on trusting artificial intelligence
April 22, 2024 · 31 minHow much faith should we be putting in artificial intelligence? As large language models and generative AI have become increasingly powerful in recent years, their makers are pushing the narrative that AI is a solution to many of the…
-
Jen Gunter on the taboo science of menstruation
April 8, 2024 · 42 minHalf of the human population undergoes the menstrual cycle for a significant proportion of their lifetimes, yet periods remain a taboo topic in public and private life. And that makes it harder both to prioritise necessary scientific…
About the show
CultureLab is an array of delights from the world of culture and the arts. Sometimes we interview the world’s most exciting authors about their fascinating books, other times we delve into the science behind a movie or TV show. New episodes every other Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.