March 2012 - A galaxy of science stars

An intergalactic line up of guests this month, starting with Dr Zita Martins - who uses meteorites to look back in time - followed by Dr Chris Lintott of BBC One’s Sky at Night programme (recent winner of the Royal Society Kohn Award) and finishing off with Royal Society Foreign Secretary and YouTube superstar Professor Martyn Poliakoff.

February 2012: Computing past and present

This month, we’re looking at computing past and present, as we speak to two eminent figures from the world of computing, as well as hearing about the treasures of the Royal Society library.

January 2012: Partnership grants and more

This episode is all about education as we hear from some of the students and teachers who have been taking part in the Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme.  Also, Professor Athene Donald, Fellow of the Royal Society and Chair of the Royal Society’s Education Committee fills us in on why she’s not your average physicist.

December 2011: Between the lines

In this episode, science and literature collide as we celebrate the 2011 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books by speaking to the winner and some of the shortlisted authors.

November 2011: One Culture

Following a short break, this episode brings highlights from One Culture: festival of literature and arts which took place in October.  We also hear from Professor Ed Larson who gives an interesting new view on Captain Scott’s famously tragic polar expedition.

August 2011: More Summer Science in the city

This episode brings further highlights of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition, some of this year's exhibitors tell us how to look for what's hidden in your holiday luggage, whilst other explore the magnetosphere to explain the stunning phenomenon known as the Northern Lights.