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Cancer Research in Wales

Adam Walton explores cancer research in Wales.

29 Apr 2025,29 mins

Six Inches of Soil

Adam Walton finds out more about the documentary Six Inches of Soil.

28 Jan 2025,30 mins

Understanding Others

Adam Walton explores communication between neurodivergent and neurotypical people.

21 Jan 2025,30 mins

Menopause

Adam Walton dismantles some of the stigma that surrounds menopause.

14 Jan 2025,30 mins

In Conversation: Professor Geraint Lewis

Adam Walton ponders the universe with Welsh astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis.

07 Jan 2025,30 mins

Christmas Waste

Adam Walton explores the environmental impact of Christmas.

17 Dec 2024,30 mins

Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)

Adam Walton sheds light on the ground-breaking achievements of Alfred Russel Wallace.

10 Dec 2024,30 mins

The Moon

Adam Walton celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

03 Dec 2024,30 mins

Humour and Laughter

Adam Walton looks at the science behind humour and laughter.

26 Nov 2024,30 mins

CERN at 70

Adam Walton celebrates the 70th anniversary of CERN.

19 Nov 2024,30 mins

Influence and Manipulation

Adam Walton explores the science of influence and manipulation.

12 Nov 2024,30 mins

Understanding Depression

Adam Walton explores mental health research in Wales, focusing on depression.

03 Sep 2024,30 mins

Science Café Memories

Adam Walton remembers three pioneering Welsh scientists.

27 Aug 2024,30 mins

Organoids

Adam Walton explores a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility in Cardiff.

20 Aug 2024,30 mins

Sheeplands

Adam Walton discusses how sheep shaped Wales and the world.

13 Aug 2024,30 mins

Flooding

Adam Walton explores the impact of flooding due to climate change.

06 Aug 2024,30 mins

The History of Uranium

Adam Walton discusses uranium with author Lucy Jane Santos.

30 Jul 2024,30 mins

Sport Science and the Olympics

Adam Walton explores the science behind high-performance sports.

23 Jul 2024,30 mins

Fermentation

Adam Walton explores the process of fermentation.

11 Jun 2024,30 mins

In Conversation: Venki Ramakrishnan

Adam Walton sits down with Nobel Prize winner Venki Ramakrishnan.

28 May 2024,30 mins

Game Development in Wales

Adam Walton discusses the growing video game industry in Wales.

21 May 2024,30 mins

The Science of Dr Stuart Farrimond

Adam Walton sits down with medical doctor turned food scientist Dr Stuart Farrimond.

14 May 2024,30 mins

Imaging at Oriel Science

Adam Walton explores the latest scientific exhibition at Oriel Science in Swansea.

07 May 2024,30 mins

Mathematics in Literature

Adam Walton sits down with Professor Sarah Hart to discuss her book Once Upon a Prime.

30 Apr 2024,30 mins

Bangor Science Festival 2024

Adam Walton reflects on this year’s Bangor Science Festival.

23 Apr 2024,30 mins

Snakes in Ancient Egypt

Adam Walton finds out all about venomous snakes in ancient Egypt.

20 Feb 2024,30 mins

Playful Research

Adam Walton asks how toys and games are being used to support scientific research.

13 Feb 2024,30 mins

Developments in Space

Adam Walton explores recent discoveries and new technological developments in astronomy.

06 Feb 2024,30 mins

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Adam Walton discusses a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder.

30 Jan 2024,30 mins

The Art and Science of Swearing

Adam Walton explores the art and science of swearing with philosopher Rebecca Roache.

23 Jan 2024,30 mins