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    Oxford Sparks Big Questions

    Oxford Sparks Big Questions

    Oxford Sparks Big Questions

    ratings:
    Length:
    100 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    'Will my bacon sandwich kill me?', 'Is vaping better than smoking?', 'How do you become an astronaut?' - just some of the Big Questions we ask some of the brightest minds behind Oxford science. Join us in each podcast as we explore a different area of science.
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 100 episodes

    Title

    How are seals affecting fishing catches?

    Are seals the fishermen's friends or foes? The UK is home 35% of the world’s grey seals...

    13 minutes
    		May 08, 2024

    Why am I killing my house plants?

    House plants can be a cheerful pop of colour in your home. But do you find after the in...

    14 minutes
    		Apr 24, 2024

    How are volcanoes formed on other planets?

    Volcanoes are pretty amazing! But how do they work on other planets?   Take Mars – it h...

    13 minutes
    		Apr 10, 2024

    Can we talk to bees?

    We are out in the wild today talking to bees!   In this behind the scenes episode, we v...

    15 minutes
    		Mar 27, 2024

    Why are people obsessed with how cute cats are?

    Cats are pretty adorable! Those big eyes, fluffy paws and cheeky personalities mean tha...

    14 minutes
    		Mar 13, 2024

    How freaked out should I be about bed bugs?

    You might have seen them in a hotel. You might have read about them in the news. Maybe ...

    11 minutes
    		Feb 28, 2024

    When did we start kissing?

    Have you ever considered when kissing first started? Who, or what, first decided that t...

    12 minutes
    		Feb 14, 2024

    How do you stay warm in your house without central heating?

    How do we battle the energy use and soaring costs required to keep our homes warm? We s...

    14 minutes
    		Jan 31, 2024

    How will climate change affect wine?

    People have been interested in wine growing and quality vintages since the Roman times,...

    15 minutes
    		Jan 17, 2024

    What are the odds of a white Christmas?

    As we count down to the festive season and the days get colder, will we see a white Chr...

    10 minutes
    		Dec 13, 2023