Released On: 02 Jul 2022 Available for over a year Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the. 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. So are these discoveries just luck, are they still deserving of Nobel prizes and scientific glory, or is serendipity and an open scientific mind key to exploring and understanding our universe? Read about our approach to external linking. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of the hit science/comedy show. "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles". 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. 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. Stomping off to your bedroom, being embarrassed by your parents, wanting to fit in with your peers and a love of risky behaviour are all well known traits associated with our teenage years, exasperating parents through the ages. They discuss why failure in science is no bad thing, and ask whether getting it wrong, is a fundamental part of the scientific method, and should in fact be applied to many other areas of life. They were formed in stars and during the big bang. All will be revealed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover the limits of human endurance. They'll be talking about the biggest challenges facing humanity at the moment, and whether science offers the solution to some of these great problems, from Climate Change to the rise of AI. Read more. 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. 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 on stage by Bad Science author, Ben Goldacre, Professor of Particle Physics at Manchester University, Jeff Forshaw, and comedian Sara Pascoe. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Jo Brand. This week, Brian Cox and Robin Ince are travelling back in time, to discuss when and how geology became a science, what the dinosaurs ever did for us and why cryptids, creatures of popular mythology, hold such fascination for those on the fringes of science. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. 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. 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. They also look at whether controlling fire is a uniquely human trait and how other species have evolved to use fire to their advantage. Infuriated! Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldnt live without. he Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. 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. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a very special Christmas edition of the show. The Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the structure of the natural world, through to the molecules that make up life itself. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Phill Jupitus, bat expert and ecologist Professor Kate Jones and forensic botanist Dr Mark Spencer to look at the problems caused by alien invasions, although not of the little green men kind. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. Could anyone win a gold at the Olympics? Radio comedy; BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds; 2009 - 2023; 162 episodes (26 series) Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. Which materials have made us human? They discover the secret to why humans are such social creatures and why two brains are definitely better than one. On the way, they'll encounter the nature of consciousness, the secret messages hidden in pop songs, the problem of objectivity (it's subjective) and how time appears to warp. Read more. "2017 Christmas Special: The Science of Magic". Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Prepare to be amazed. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by human and non-human ape experts Keith Jensen, Katie Slocombe and Ross Noble to ask whether humans are truly unique amongst animal species. How safe is nuclear power and how worried should we be by the threat of asteroid impact? They are joined on stage by comedian and former maths student Paul Foot, mathematician Hannah Fry and statistician Professor Sir David Speigelhalter, as they discover whether a knowledge of numbers can help you in the affairs of the heart? - Listen to Australia's Scary Spiders by The Infinite Monkey Cage instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. It's a whistle stop tour of all you'll ever need to know about gravity and how a mathematical equation written 100 years ago predicted everything from black holes to the Big Bang, to our expanding universe, long before there was any proof that these extraordinary phenomena existed. Brian Cox acknowledges the importance of the Apollo moon landings in inspiring him, and many like him, to take up careers in science so what will the next big scientific inspiration be? The Infinite Monkey Cage Feb 12, 2020 UFO special UFO SPECIALBrian Cox and Robin Ince host a close encounter of the 1st kind with comedian Lucy Beaumont, astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock,. In April 2018 a book titled Infinite Monkey Cage How to Build a Universe was released. 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. You might think materials are a bit boring and inconsequential but without them we would still be living in the stone age. 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? They look at the thorny issue of race, and whether there is a scientific definition for the concept of race. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover whether ageing could really be cured. They also discover why one of the guests has been called the Free Solo equivalent of chemists because of the skill and danger involved in their work. Producer: Caroline SteelExecutive Producer: Alexandra Feachem, Its so good and very interesting to discover how it was that good and funny. At first glance the questions may seem impossible, but, as it turns out, maths and physics can provide an answer to these headscratchers, as the panel discover. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Andy Hamilton, Professor Jon Copley and marine biologist Helen Scales, as they look at the riches still remaining to be discovered deep within our oceans. Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Earth with some truly out of this world guests. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in San Francisco for the last of their USA specials. They kick off with arguably any child's first interest in science dinosaurs! Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web Read more, Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover how trees talk to each other using the Wood Wide Web. Robin and Brian are joined on stage by the organiser of the Ig Nobels, Marc Abrahams, comedian Katy Brand and biologist Professor Matthew Cobb, from the University of Manchester, to ask whether all scientific exploration is valid, no matter how ridiculous it may seem at first glance, or whether there is genuinely something to be learned from observations that to many, may seem pointless. Not problems we'd encounter in every day life maybe, but all questions sent to Randall Munroe for his "What If?" Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series and start by tackling one of the most profound questions in science: which are better, Bats or Flies? Brian Cox and Robin Ince travel deep below the ocean waves to discover what lies beneath. All these academics share something in common, not just a slightly quirky application of the scientific method. This week they are joined by comedian and former mathematician Paul Foot to discuss whether the modern world is a force for good or evil, and whether a simpler, more natural existence might be a better way forward. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. The scientific willing may be there, but is the political will finally catching up? And when was the 'golden age' of TV science, if it ever existed? There are normally three guests; two of these are scientists with an interest in the topic of discussion, offering an expert opinion on the subject. The Science Party goes against everything science should be. They also look to the future as the panel talk about the various options being considered for long term space flight with planned future missions to the Moon and ultimately Mars. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by mathematician Marcus Du Sautoy, science journalist Adam Rutherford and comic book legend Alan Moore to discuss why symmetry seems such a pervasive phenomenon throughout our universe, and possibly beyond. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by comedian Shazia Mirza, science writer and cancer researcher Dr David Robert Grimes and psychologist Prof Karen Douglas to look at the weird world of Conspiracy theories. Brian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of their award winning science/comedy show. Adam explains why religion really could be good for your health, and can Victor convert Robin and Brian in time for the festive season? They explore why Lucy's home city of Hull appears to have had more than its fair share of alien visitations, as well as learning about the genuine scientific effort to look for intelligent life elsewhere in our universe. Im just not a fan of Science as a vehicle to promote your political beliefs. Brian Cox and Robin Ince apply mathematical thinking to everyday problems. 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. They'll be asking why so many comedians seem to start life as scientists, and begin their quest to put science at the heart of popular culture. Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a close encounter of the 1st kind with comedian Lucy Beaumont, astronomer Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Director of Jodrell Bank Professor Tim OBrien, and science presenter Dallas Campbell to ask if UFOs and aliens have visited Earth? Moving on from the pedantry of physics, they'll be asking whether the divide between men and women is based on a fundamental difference in our genetics, in our brain function, or is it all down to our upbringing. And talking of old dogs, a surprise guest makes a genuinely unexpected, special appearance! Series 24, Black Holes. The second of two programmes recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. "Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour". The subtle cues we get from other people and the information in their brains, affects our own wiring and experience of the world. Unfortunately for Ross, this turns out to mean actual rolling stones, rather than THE Rolling Stones. 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. BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds. They are joined on stage by Ben Miller, Charlotte Church, Dr Paul Abel and Professor Tim O'Brien to explore the big questions that are still to be answered about our Universe. It's a serious topic, but never fear, on the way the intergalactic battles faced in Star Wars, and why only the French could come up with onions as a cure for burns, are all equally seriously investigated. With Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the hunt for elusive planets outside our solar system. Read about our approach to external linking. Occasionally accused of lack of balance by lovers of astrology and the supernatural, the unashamedly rational and evidence loving duo tackle the issue of balance head on. Why do we dream and can we find meaning in the content of our dreams? 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. 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? 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