Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of their multi-award winning science/comedy show. All will be revealed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. They'll be discussing the joys of the Christmas ghost story, and looking at the Victorian obsession with the supernatural. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? They learn about the strange physiology of spiders, including skin shedding, weaving sperm webs and having hundreds of babies at once. They look at how the human body fights disease, and why it has been so little understood until now. They consider how archaeology today looks far more Star Wars than Indiana Jones, as an archaeologist's list of kit can now include satellites and lasers. They also look at the way microscopes and new biological techniques have allowed us to understand the seemingly invisible processes going on inside our cells. Can you have a brain without a mind, and is the mind simply an unexpected consequence, an emergent property, of our highly evolved and sophisticated brain. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by "supervet" Noel Fitzpatrick, Dr Kevin Fong and comedian Lucy Beaumont to learn how to build a bionic human. Since beginning in 2009, the program has produced 12 series, a U.S. tour, and extended podcast versions of most episodes from 2013 onward. Each show has a particular topic up for discussion, with previous topics including the apocalypse and space travel. Let the battle commence. Prepare to be amazed. They'll be asking whether scientific progress needs the pressures and casualties of war to drive it, or whether some of our biggest scientific breakthroughs, that have resulted from periods of conflict, would have happened anyway? They hear stories of how different cultures have always used constellations in the sky to help navigate life down here, on planet Earth. Now in it's 12th series, it has asked: what is death, what happened before the big bang, is philosophy dead, and are pandas overrated? Although many people fear maths and will admit to dreading any task that requires even basic skills of numeracy, the truth is that numbers really are everywhere and our relationship with them can, at times, be oddly emotional. They look at the thorny issue of race, and whether there is a scientific definition for the concept of race. The Infinite Monkey Cage teleports to California for this special episode recorded at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. BBC Radio 4 Available for over a year 42 mins In Our Time The Death of Stars. They kick off with arguably any child's first interest in science dinosaurs! They look at how radio and space telescopes have allowed us to look back in time and "see" the big bang, and understand the age and content of the early universe, and how space telescopes have thrown light on the mysterious substance known as dark matter. Will they manage to secretly persuade a section of the theatre audience to pick one type of soft drink over another by secretly flashing the name of a certain brand on a screen? They chat about chatting, vocalise about voices and explore the extraordinary and unique way the human voice works from opera singing to laughter, and discovery why our voice has been so key to our success and survival as a species. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain. They'll be looking at the Rosetta mission that has, for the first time, landed a probe on a comet, and the Cassini-Huygens mission which is bringing us extraordinary information about Saturn and its moons, and what these explorations of the far reaches of our solar system might tell us about our own planet. Could anyone win a gold at the Olympics? Do our genes reveal racial differences, and if so do they tell us anything about our evolutionary history? How old are the oldest puzzles and why do they involve wolves and cabbages? Fear not though, a new revolution in understanding is underway, with some extraordinary insights into the cunning of our little white cells. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by rock enthusiasts Ross Noble, paleontologist Susie Maidment and geologist Chris Jackson to look at the history of rock. And how will materials shape our future? Brian Cox and Robin Ince look up at the stars of the southern hemisphere. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the limits of human endurance. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain. The complete series 1-5 of the Sony Award Winning BBC Radio 4 show, The Infinite Monkey Cage, presented by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince.The duo, assisted by a panel of experts and entertainers, tackle subjects such as biology, cosmology, physics and why Brian's hair is always so perfect. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Alan Davies and neuroscientists Prof Uta Frith and Prof Sophie Scott. As well as revisiting such weighty scientific issues, such as when can a strawberry, be truly declared to be dead, they'll also explore the scientific process of death, its evolutionary purpose and whether it is scientifically possibly to avoid it all together. Producer: Rami Tzabar. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. Im just not a fan of Science as a vehicle to promote your political beliefs. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. From Flat Earth believers to people who refuse to accept that humans have ever been to the moon, why is fiction often so much easier to believe than fact and does it matter? This week on the Infinite Monkey Cage, Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at Manchester University, to discuss the state of science communication. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the award-winning science/comedy show, as they take a witty, irreverent and unashamedly rational look at the world according to science. What would a planet without flies look like? Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hugely popular, award-winning science/comedy show. How can we ever know whether what one person perceives is exactly the same as what another person perceives. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. In these 24 episodes the programme looks at topics as diverse as Oceans, Science Mavericks, Parallel Universes, Science v Art, Space Exploration, Brain Science, Creating Life . They were formed in stars and during the big bang. Continues on Saturday on Radio 4 at 7:15pm with Series 26, Episode 3. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at this year's Cheltenham Science Festival to discuss science mavericks. It is often said that we know more about the surface of the Moon then we do about our own ocean floor, but is that really true? They talk about their personal journeys to fulfill their long-held dreams, and literally reach for the stars. They are joined by ecologists Dieter Hochuli and Mariella Herberstein and comedian Claire Hooper. They'll be looking at how microbes are found in every extreme environment on the planet, how and when they first arrived on the Earth and why the hunt is on to find evidence of microbes in space. They also get a special visit from Brann the Raven, who takes to the stage to demonstrate just how intelligent some species of birds can be. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events They talk alien visitations, UFOs and other close encounters with astronomer Dr Seth Shostack, NASA scientist Dr Carolyn Porco, and comedians Greg Proops and Paul Provenza. Elon Musk thinks we definitely could be, and it seems he is not alone. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ross Noble, Professor Danielle Schreve and Professor Chris Stringer as they look at the tricky job of piecing together the history of modern humans and how we came to be here. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 Bats v Flies Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show. The Infinite Monkeys, Brian Cox and Robin Ince, are joined on stage by Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society, and comedian and theology graduate Katy Brand to look at how science is portrayed in the press and whether opinion is ever as valid as evidence. They discover how the elements we learnt about at school are the building blocks that make up everything from humans to planet earth to the universe itself. Producer: Caroline SteelExecutive Producer: Alexandra Feachem, Its so good and very interesting to discover how it was that good and funny. Was Freud right with his symbolic interpretation of dreams, or if we dream about aggressive courgettes, does this reveal our inner most anxieties about. aggressive courgettes? Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover whether ageing could really be cured. Will we go with the Big Rip or possibly the Big Crunch, or even death by giant bubble that expands so rapidly it wipes out our universe almost instantly? The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 Bats v Flies This content doesn't seem to be working. 2009 - 2023. Actor, writer and illusionist Andy Nyman, actor and comedian Diane Morgan, Professor of Psychology and magician Richard Wiseman, and theologian and broadcaster Professor Francesca Stavrakopoulou will all be demonstrating how basic human psychology and evolution allow us to see and believe the seemingly impossible. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Katy Brand, science writer Philip Ball and medic, author and broadcaster Kevin Fong. They'll be discovering how far we've come from the days of the humble code book and the birth of machines like Enigma. They look at the idea of the block universe, where our future is as real as our past, which worryingly leads to Robin's favourite question about free will is that an illusion too? Could there be a quantum explanation for how this amazing reaction works, and if so, are plants in fact the perfect quantum computers? Or the brain researchers who demonstrated that they could detect meaningful brain activity in a dead salmon. It's one of the hardest problems in neuroscience. Robin Ince and Brian Cox get romantic (although unfortunately not with each other) as they discuss the mathematics of love and the statistics of sex. Our brains are wired to learn from and mimic other brains we come into contact with, even though most of the time we don't even realise that is what they/we are doing. Audio, 42 minutes The Infinite Monkey Cage. Together with guests David Spiegelhalter, Sue Ion and former Goodie, Graeme Garden, the team explores such questions as: why is seven the safest age to be? We have all heard about clever chimps that can count, and about how we can compare the intelligence of humans and the great apes but have we underestimated many of the other animal species? Science often appears open ended and evolving, a reason to mistrust it, especially when it can feel like we are bombarded with so much contradictory information. Is the information about Robin lost forever, or is there a chance, sometime in the far future, a super intelligent alien civilisation could piece back some key information to discover proof he ever existed? The observation of this huge cosmic event not only confirmed one of Einstein's great predictions, some 100 years ago, but also revealed the source of gold in our universe. Series 24, Black Holes. They ask whether being irrational is our default setting and how to convince the most hard-core believers with the power of evidence and critical thinking. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by guests Dara O Briain, Professor Tony Ryan and Dr Gabrielle Walker to discuss the ever-hot topic of climate change. They'll be joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, British Antarctic Survey scientist Lloyd Peck and Bramley Murton from the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton. From chickens to butterflies to yeast, we are all far more closely related than we think, but how did the spark of life occur, and what has any of this got to do with Ewoks? Our dreams have fascinated humans for millennia and then Freud came along and told us they really did mean something, and mostly they were about sex and anger. Robin and Brian are joined by alien abduction expert Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from the. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. They'll also be looking at the real science behind some of the ideas about life and the creation of life that Mary Shelley explored. The Infinite Monkey Cage: With Tim Minchin, Brian Schmidt, Patricia Williamson, Mango Parker. They discuss the real science of time travel, the tardis and why wormholes are inaccurately named (according to Ross!). Clockwise from top right: Brian Cox, Alice Roberts, Sarah Parcak, Sara Pascoe and Robin Ince The Infinite Monkey Cage is the perfect show on which to test out a virtual audience. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Alan Davies as they delve inside the human brain. Physicist turned comedian Ben Miller joins Brian and Robin to discuss quantum physics, and if astrology really shares its roots with more scientific pursuits. Radio comedy. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. The image of the lumbering, ape like, simple, grunting neanderthal has been turned on its head with the discovery that we are far more related to Neanderthals then we ever thought possible. "Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour". [5] The programme won a Gold Award in the Best Speech Programme category at the 2011 Sony Radio Awards,[6][7] and it won the best Radio Talk Show at the 2015 Rose d'Or awards. Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath. They are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system. They ask whether our seemingly innate fear of snakes and spiders is justified, and whether the deadliest creature on the planet is in fact a human being. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. Why do so many people have a favourite number, for example, and why is it most often the number 7? 162 episodes (26 series) Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. They'll be looking at the cultural impact of this epic novel, and the long lasting impact it has had on the perception of science and scientists. They will also be carrying out their own act of deception on the monkey cage audience. They are joined on stage by Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, actor and writer Mark Gatiss, cultural anthropologist Deborah Hyde and the Bishop of Leeds. They are joined by comedian and former motoring correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, Alexei Sayle, Land Speed Record Holder Andy Green and Professor Danielle George from the University of Manchester. This week the Infinite Monkeys will be asking what don't we know, do we know what we don't know, does science know what it doesn't know, and are there some things that science will never be able to know? A special hour long episode of the hugely popular science/comedy show, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo moon landings. Hailed as an elixir of life, and foundation of the atmosphere, oxygen is the revolutionary element that quickens life and hastens death through its ferocious reactivity. They discuss the psychology and profile of people who are more likely to believe in conspiracies and the devastating effect some, like the anti-vaccine movement, have had on public health. How well do you know your Fe from your Cu, and what the heck is Np?? And have we reached the absolute limits of human endurance? Could a human out-run a cheetah? Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, The Independent described it as a "witty and irreverent look at the world according to science." . So what is the rest of the universe made of? The Infinite Monkey Cage. "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago". Producer: Caroline SteelExecutive Producer: Alexandra Feachem, Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by hominids Alan Davies, Neanderthal expert and author Rebecca Wragg Sykes, and Paleontologist and Woolly Mammoth expert Tori Herridge and learn just how misunderstood our ancestors have been. In the first of a new series of the award winning science/comedy series, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Katy Brand, biochemist Nick Lane and forensic anthropologist Sue Black to discuss why death is such an inevitable feature of a living planet. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, author and Enigma Machine owner Simon Singh and. Politics permeates everything these days. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by astronaut and author of "The Astronaut Selection Test Book", Tim Peake, first British astronaut Helen Sharman and comedian Mark Steel for a Brits in Space Special. He offers nothing, sadly unsubscribing.". and how the new digital era has turned us all into modern day code breakers and cryptographers, without us even realising it. The scientific willing may be there, but is the political will finally catching up? They hear from Charlie Duke about the extraordinary Apollo missions he was part of, including his role as Capsule Communicator for the very first moon landing, before taking his own first steps on the lunar surface as part of Apollo 16. 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They look at how the history and development of the telescope and the microscope have allowed us to look at the impossibly big to the seemingly impossibly small, to gain insight into the history of our universe and the inner workings of the human body. Professor Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince return for a new series of the witty, irreverent science/comedy show. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Dave Gorman, zoologist Tim Cockerill and forensic entomologist Amoret Whitaker. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Katy Brand, Prof Polly Arnold and Prof Andrea Sella to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Dmitri Mendeleev's great achievement. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in San Francisco for the last of their USA specials. They are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show. Saturday 2 nd July 2022. And talking of old dogs, a surprise guest makes a genuinely unexpected, special appearance! They discuss ancient cave paintings depicting Orion's belt, the astronomical revolution that came with our understanding of how planets orbit the Sun, and how astronauts like Tim who have "touched the sky" have seen the stars in a totally unique way. They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely human trait and how other species have evolved to use fire to their advantage. They'll be asking when studying paranormal phenomenon went from a genuine scientific endeavour, to the realms of pseudoscience. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. We hear what secrets the study of rock reveals about the very birth of our planet, to the incredible creatures that walked the Earth many millions of years ago, preserved in our ancient stones. The complete series 1-5 of the Sony Award Winning BBC Radio 4 show, The Infinite Monkey Cage, presented by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince. Can Erica and Matthew persuade David to put his fly gun down and learn to love those pesky pests, or is their reputation for being disgusting and annoying justified? It's 100 years since the publication of Einstein's great theory, and arguably one of the greatest scientific theories of all time. Brian Cox and Robin Ince will be joined on stage by some very special guests to look at the science behind some of our best loved magic tricks and illusions. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, two special episodes were added in December 2015: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a special episode was added in July 2019: Brian Cox and Robin Ince kick off the new series by tackling one of the greatest questions ever posed by science: which are better, bats or flies? Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. Read more. They find out how scientists first realised that the elements that form the ingredients that make up our planet, are able to be organised in such a logical and ordered way, and whether its still a useful tool today. Read about our approach to external linking. "Do not be scared of science." That is the message of "The Infinite Monkey Cage," according to one of its hosts, the comedian Robin Ince.The science-meets-comedy radio show, which has been broadcast on BBC's Radio 4 since 2009, has also become one of Britain's most popular podcasts, and is gaining a following in the United States. The panel talk about the emotional response of looking back on earth, either from the ISS or via amazing photographs like Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, and the importance of realising our own place and significance in the vast cosmos. Brian Cox and Robin Ince look up at the stars of the southern hemisphere. What have modern-day explorers such as Diva and Jon discovered during their many expeditions to the deepest points of our oceans, and can they persuade Tim to join them on their next voyage? Also features Brian Cox. 24 December 2022. Is time real, does it exist in the fundamental laws of physics, and if it doesn't, why do we experience the sensation of time passing? They'll be looking at some of the extraordinary and cunning behaviour exhibited by many species of birds, both male and female, in an effort to attract a mate. Is your sense of the world around you an illusion constructed by this extraordinary organ, the brain, that has no direct access to the outside world that it is helping you to understand. Physicist Brian Cox, comedian Robin Ince and guests return for more witty irreverent science chat. The Infinite Monkey Cage 162 Episodes Episodes About 44 minutes | Feb 18, 2023 Southern Skies Brian Cox and Robin Ince start a new series from Sydney, Australia. They'll be asking why symmetry seems so ubiquitous and whether the key to Brian's large female fanbase is down to his more than usually symmetrical face. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the importance of the night sky to human history and how our relationship with the stars has changed over the centuries. "Went to see this and was left apoplectic. Keep listening for a very special guest appearance by Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes. Just Brian please. "I love listening to Brian Cox and the passion he has for his subject. Could a better understanding of what is going on during these formative years not only help teenagers themselves, but inform our education system and even help prevent many of the mental health problems that often begin during adolescence? To mark the occasion, Brian Cox takes Robin Ince on a guided tour of General Relativity. Sadly, he is paired with failed comedian Robin Ince and he ruins the show with his shambling, pointless jokes. Brian and Robin find out how this should change the way we look at all plants, and in particular how we manage our forests and discover some of the secrets of those whispering trees. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. Exploring the Deep. "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: New York". Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a stellar panel of space travellers as they get tips on surviving isolation from a group with a truly unique insight. What epic discoveries might be made over the course of the next 100 episodes? Released On: 09 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Shappi Khorsandi, science broadcaster Adam Rutherford and evolutionary geneticist Mark Thomas. They also look at the very real threat to our planets reefs as our oceans warm, and what, if anything can be done. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. The Infinite Monkey Cage BBC Podcasts . They'll be asking why we seem to be so good at telling lies, but not very good at spotting them, and why being good liars could be the secret to our success as a social animal. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of their award winning science/comedy show. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by Danny Wallace, mathematician Hannah Fry and science writer Timandra Harkness. Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory, and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago seems to have predicted so accurately exactly how our universe works. They are joined on stage by comedian and former Science Museum explainer, Rufus Hound, chemist Andrea Sella and solar scientist Lucie Green, as they discuss the basis of all school chemistry lessons, the periodic table. The Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. Joining our presenters are scientists Matthew Cobb and Sheena Cruikshank, comedian Helen Keen and legendary science TV presenter and writer, James Burke, whose classic series 'Connections' captivated audiences around the world. They are joined on stage by Professor Sue Black from the University of Dundee, Dr Mark Spencer, a forensic botanist at the Natural History Museum and comedian Rufus Hound. They are joined on stage, appropriately enough, by comedian Frank Skinner, as they look at the science of what makes us laugh, why we laugh at all, and whether humour and laughter are uniquely human traits. In the first of the new series, they're on Brian Cox's home territory for a recording at the University of Manchester at the. They also look at the results of their own personal DNA testsso which panellist is a little bit neanderthal and which one has a genetic history firmly rooted in the North! Available now How to Teach Maths 42:38 All available episodes (7. Do mathematicians make better Poker players, or is psychology the key to the ultimate poker face? Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Is our sense of the world around us a completely personal experience and a construct of our brains? Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss some of the more unlikely and odd avenues of research travelled down in the name of science. BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds. The panel also discuss how the court room has changed with the development of ever-more advanced forensic techniques, but also where the weakness in the science might lie. This week they are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, oceanographer Dr Jon Copley and planetary scientist Prof Monica Grady to ask whether the real master-race on planet Earth is not human but microbe. The Deep Space Network. Apollo 9 Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Apollo flight director Gerry Griffin and Apollo children Jan and Andy Aldrin give their perspectives on arguably one of the greatest scientific and engineering achievements of all time. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage at the Blue Dot Festival, at the home of Radio Astronomy, Jodrell Bank. They are joined on stage by Bill Nye the Science Guy, cosmologist Janna Levin, actor Tim Daly and comedian Lisa Lampanelli. "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles". Is the public engaged enough with the complexities of science? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian and beatboxer Beardyman, acoustic engineer Prof Trevor Cox and neuroscientist Prof Sophie Scott to explore the amazing capabilities of the human voice. 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