Mysteries of Science

Over the past few decades, our ideas about what dinosaurs looked like have changed. Dinos were once thought of as scaly creatures, closely related to reptiles. Now, they are thought to have come in a beautiful array of colours, some with flashy feathers. The Science+Nature team, along with expert guests, unpack this mystery as we ask: what did dinosaurs look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clever machines have appeared in countless films and are making headlines all the time, but what exactly does it mean? How does it actually work? And could computers ever become so intelligent that they end up doing everything for us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Dan and Michael as they dive into Mysteries of Science, the children’s science podcast spotting the universe’s strangest phenomena. In this episode they explore black holes—from how stars collapse to form them, to the event horizon where nothing escapes. The episode also features a tour of how radio waves reveal black holes, what spaghettification means, and whether Earth is at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Martineau, author of Real Life Disasters, dives into the infamous Bermuda Triangle, a region notorious for unexplained airplane and ship disappearances. She discusses chilling historical accounts, including the USS Cyclops and Navy bombers' mysterious vanishings. The conversation explores theories like rogue waves while debunking myths around the triangle, emphasizing that incidents here aren't statistically different from other regions. Martineau balances maritime legends with scientific perspectives, leaving listeners questioning what's truly behind these enigmas.

Dive into the captivating world of sharks, where fear meets fascination! The hosts tackle common myths, revealing the ecological importance of these misunderstood creatures. Through thrilling personal stories and expert insights, they illuminate the rich diversity of shark species. Discover the Mysteriometer, showcasing how little we truly know about them—only 25 to 40 percent of shark species are understood! Plus, the alarming decline in shark populations due to overfishing highlights the urgent need for research and conservation.

A transmission from the past: Dan and Ciaran ask whether it's possible to talk to aliens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weather systems can be weird and wonderful. In this episode of Mysteries of Science, Michael and Stevie float among the clouds in an effort to understand more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could transform into anything, what would you become? And could shapeshifting ever be possible? That's what we're asking in this archive episode of Mysteries of ScienceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sutton Hoo is one of Europe's most amazing discoveries. This ancient burial site once held a ship packed with treasure – but no body. Who was buried there? And why have ghostly visions of helmeted warriors been reported on the site? With the help of expert archaeologists, Dan and Stevie explore the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ciaran and Dan look at what makes a planet in this classic episode of Mysteries of Science, and whether there's a mysterious extra planet – Planet X – just beyond Neptune, lurking in our cosmic neighbourhood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.