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Hannah Fry

British mathematician and broadcaster; Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics, Cambridge

Every podcast episode featuring Hannah Fry that Attunex has found: 398 interviews and appearances across 61 shows between 2013 and 2026. Most often on Curious Cases (119), The Rest Is Science (94) and Google DeepMind: The Podcast (46). Often in conversation with Brian Cox. Follow Hannah in Attunex to get new appearances automatically, each with an on-device transcript and summary.

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Updated 2026-10-13.

  1. Something Weird Is Going On With Placebos
    The Rest Is Science

    For the past few decades, something strange has been happening in clinical trials. Painkillers aren't getting worse, but the placebos they're tested against appear to be getting better. In one…

    2026-10-11
  2. Identical(ish)
    Curious Cases

    Ever wondered how close nature can get to making a human clone? And what happens if identical twin brothers marry identical twin sisters and have babies - how similar are they? Our listener Chris has…

    2026-10-0928:29
  3. Celebrity Traitors EP. 3: The Traitors Worst Mistake Yet | Talk Of The Townsends
    Talk Of The TownsendsMentioned

    Have the Traitors made a terrible mistake by recruiting Hannah Fry? Hannah and Benedict unpack episode three, from a suspiciously calm breakfast to a challenge that actually has consequences at the…

    2026-10-09
  4. Are Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Safe?
    IFLScience - The Big Questions

    We live in an age of large language model artificial intelligence, making it possible to have lengthy conversations with a computer. These systems will discuss anything you want. Recipes. How-to…

    2026-10-08
  5. “Hannah’s Big Mistake” - Celeb Traitors Reaction (Episode 3)
    The Rest Is EntertainmentMentioned

    WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE THREE OF CELEBRITY TRAITORS Can The Traitors get the game under control? Has Hannah Fry made the right decision? Will a herd mentality destroy The Faithfuls? Richard and…

    2026-10-08
  6. What Was A Mammoth Doing At The Bottom Of The Sea?
    The Rest Is Science

    Hannah surprises Michael with a mammoth bone from Doggerland, the lost Ice Age land that once joined Britain to mainland Europe, and now lies beneath the North Sea. Who lived there, what roamed it,…

    2026-10-07
  7. Why Do We Turn on Innocent People?
    The Rest Is Science

    Why do we turn on innocent people? A convincing story, a suspicious glance and suddenly everyone’s an armchair detective. But what happens when the crowd gets it completely wrong? Hannah Fry and…

    2026-10-04
  8. Hacking The Kendama With Physics
    The Rest Is Science

    Michael hands Hannah a kendama, the Japanese cup-and-ball toy, and asks her to land a single catch. Then he brings out one built for him by Adam Savage of MythBusters and explains why a heavier…

    2026-09-30
  9. Trailer
    Curious Cases

    Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain return for a new series, and a whole lot of new problems to solve!

    2026-09-290:49
  10. Why Do We Like Staring Into Fire?
    The Rest Is Science

    What is fire, and why does watching it hold our attention in a different way from scrolling on your phone? Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens start with the science of a flame: why it glows, what its…

    2026-09-27
  11. The Fluid Dynamics of Fountain Pens
    The Rest Is Science

    The wait is finally over: Hannah Fry introduces Michael Stevens to her beloved fountain pen collection and the beautiful physics behind how fountain pens work. From a £20 Lamy Safari to vintage…

    2026-09-23
  12. Dying In Space, Trapped Water, and What's Hidden In Pi?
    The Rest Is Science

    Almost every human who has ever lived has one thing in common: they were born and died on Earth. Except for three people. Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens uncover the extraordinary story of Soyuz 11,…

    2026-09-20
  13. How Codes Were Used To Hack The Telegram Business
    The Rest Is Science

    What if a single strange word could save you a fortune? In this episode Michael opens up a Victorian telegram code book and explores how users compressed long messages into brief coded words to…

    2026-09-16
  14. Why Your Body Needs Gravity
    The Rest Is Science

    Does space travel make astronauts younger? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore Einstein’s twin paradox, time dilation and NASA’s famous Twins Study with astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly.…

    2026-09-13
  15. What Is Collagen All About?
    The Rest Is Science

    Do collagen pills live up to their promises for skin and joints and healthy ageing? In this episode, Hannah and Michael examine what collagen actually is and how the body makes and uses it, before…

    2026-09-09
  16. Can AI help us better predict the weather?
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Can artificial intelligence solve one of science’s most chaotic physics puzzles? In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry sits down with Peter Battaglia, Senior Director of Research at Google DeepMind,…

    2026-09-09
  17. The Threshold of Human Sensation
    The Rest Is Science

    ⁠What is the smallest thing you can possibly feel? ⁠ ⁠ Michael Stevens and Professor Hannah Fry journey through varying levels of perception, from the faintest touch on skin to the faintest trace of…

    2026-09-06
  18. The Scale of the Universe
    The Rest Is Science

    The scale of the universe stretches from the Planck length, the smallest scale physics can describe, to the observable universe, the largest thing we can see. Travel inward from one and outward from…

    2026-09-02
  19. Why Loud Chewing Makes You Angry
    The Rest Is Science

    The mukbang phenomenon is comfort viewing for millions, yet for others the sound of chewing, slurping and everyday mouth noises is enough to trigger instant anger, disgust and distress. Why do the…

    2026-08-30
  20. How Does Language Change What You Smell?
    The Rest Is Science

    In this episode of Field Notes, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (Vsauce) begin with a Persian word for a smell Hannah cannot detect on a freshly washed plate. From the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis…

    2026-08-26
  21. Space Elevators, Skyhooks, and Space Fountains
    The Rest Is Science

    What is the fastest, cheapest and possibly worst way to get into space? Could a nuclear explosion launch a manhole cover beyond the Earth’s atmosphere? And could space elevators, skyhooks or launch…

    2026-08-23
  22. Bizarre Watches and How They Work
    The Rest Is Science

    Michael Stevens keeps a small museum of unusual timepieces on his desk: a clock that runs backwards, a watch built to be read in complete darkness, and one whose entire face simply says "now." Each…

    2026-08-19
  23. Why Your Brain Thinks You're Full (Even When You're Not)
    The Rest Is Science

    How did the Gila monster, a desert lizard that eats just five times a year, help unlock the science behind Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro?In this episode of The Rest Is Science, Professor Hannah Fry…

    2026-08-16
  24. The Lake At The North Pole That Stops Europe From Freezing
    The Rest Is Science

    When you picture the North Pole, you probably imagine a vast, frozen expanse of floating sea ice. But hidden deep beneath the surface of the Arctic lies something incredible: a massive, churning…

    2026-08-12
  25. The Science of Putting Sunglasses on The Sun
    The Rest Is Science

    Why does the cartoon Sun always wear sunglasses? And how big would a real pair need to be? Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens investigate space mirrors, Reflect Orbital and solar eclipses to find out.…

    2026-08-09
  26. Why Is It A Colour Wheel & Not A Line?
    The Rest Is Science

    Colour wheel or colour line? Light itself runs in a straight line from red to violet, yet every colour theory chart bends that spectrum into a circle and the reason has nothing to do with physics.…

    2026-08-05
  27. Why Lithium Batteries SUCK
    The Rest Is Science

    Can Hannah convince Michael that the lithium-ion battery is one of our most overrated inventions to ever happen? Hannah makes her case using a surprising energy source hidden in your fridge, a bell…

    2026-08-02
  28. What Happens Inside Earth's Forbidden Zones?
    The Rest Is Science

    What grows in the spaces humans are forced to abandon?Hannah brings Michael an actual piece of barbed wire from the Korean Demilitarised Zone, one of the most heavily fortified and forbidden borders…

    2026-07-29
  29. The 2012 Maya Apocalypse Myth & Confirmation Bias
    The Rest Is Science

    Did the world really end in 2012? Not with fire, meteors or an ancient Mayan prophecy, but Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens ask whether something just as profound took place instead. Together…

    2026-07-26
  30. Hacker Newsroom for 26 July: Android ADB Limits, Hannah Fry Prize, Claude Opus 5, Postgres Notifications
    Hacker NewsroomMentioned

    Hacker Newsroom for 26 July recaps major Hacker News stories, moving through android adb limits, hannah fry prize, claude opus 5, postgres notifications. 1. Android ADB Limits The next story is a…

    2026-07-26
  31. Hacker News日本語ダイジェスト 2026年7月25日 AndroidのADB制限議論とOpusファイブとボタンコレクションとハンナフライさんとPlaydate3D
    Hacker News日本語ダイジェストAI

    2026年7月25日のHacker News話題をまとめました。AndroidのADB制限をめぐる議論、クロードOpusファイブのベンチ一位、ハンナフライさんの数学啓蒙賞受賞などを取り上げます。プライバシーと端末管理が全体の底流となった一日でした。 今日取り上げた記事: AndroidがオンデバイスADBを近く制限する可能性 (Android May Soon Restrict…

    2026-07-26
  32. DTF:HN for July 25, 2026
    Daily Tech Feed: Hacker NewsAI

    Your Daily Tech Feed covering the top 10 stories on Hacker News for July 25, 2026. Featuring: Android May Soon Restrict On-Device ADB, Claude Opus 5, Hannah Fry Wins the Leelavati Prize in 2026 for…

    2026-07-25
  33. The Evolution of Colour Vision & Tetrachromacy
    The Rest Is Science

    Can you hide your skeleton from a dog? Would you want to know the day you’ll die? Has evolution ever come close to producing a real fire breather? Michael and Hannah test a T-shirt with a secret only…

    2026-07-22
  34. The Hole In Your Brain That Makes You Doomscroll
    The Rest Is Science

    Why can't you leave a sealed envelope unopened? Professor Hannah Fry begins by refusing to allow Michael Stevens to open a mystery envelope addressed to him. A small act of torture that turns out to…

    2026-07-19
  35. Forensic Science And The Champawat Tiger
    The Rest Is Science

    It begins with a discovery in a loft: a full man eating tiger skin, brought back from a village in northern India where Professor Hannah Fry's ex-mother in law grew up. That find sends Hannah and…

    2026-07-15
  36. More yes than no
    What Are Days ForMentioned

    • Steve opens at 1:09am Monday the thirteenth ("not Friday the thirteenth — make of that what you will"), diagnosing his failing self-preservation instinct: no sleep discipline, "maximum mess"…

    2026-07-13
  37. All The People You Don't Know
    The Rest Is Science

    Do your friends actually like you? Does an acquaintance think you’re closer than you are? This week, Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the surprising psychology of friendship, from familiar…

    2026-07-12
  38. Your Brain Invents Pain. Here's Why.
    The Rest Is Science

    Stubbing your toe feels like the pain is entirely in your foot. But the reality is far stranger... the agonising sensation you experience is actually a highly complex, constructed illusion, invented…

    2026-07-05
  39. The Most Dangerous Rock In Hannah's Collection
    The Rest Is Science

    When you think of dangerous geological specimens, does your mind jump straight to radioactive uranium, toxic heavy metals, or even asbestos? What if one of the most dangerous items sitting on a shelf…

    2026-07-01
  40. The Audio Illusion That Proves We Don't Experience Reality
    The Rest Is Science

    Your ears are lying to you right now. In this episode of The Rest Is Science, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (Vsauce) dive into the bizarre world of audio illusions where your brain hears…

    2026-06-28
  41. #596.AI 智能体:当百万个代理开始替你谈判、花钱与协作
    跨国串门儿计划AI

    📝 本期播客简介 本期我们克隆了:Google DeepMind《 When millions of AI agents meet 》 原内容更新时间:2026-06-23 本期来自 Google DeepMind 播客,由数学家、科普作者 Hannah Fry 主持,对谈 Google DeepMind 高级主任研究科学家 Nenad Tomašev。节目讨论的是当下 AI…

    2026-06-24
  42. A Paleontology Of The Future: What We Will Leave Behind
    The Rest Is Science

    What will humanity leave behind? In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce's Michael Stevens explore the traces humans leave behind and what those traces reveal about how we think. From…

    2026-06-21
  43. What Are The Odds You'll Become A Fossil?
    The Rest Is Science

    Most living things vanish without a trace. A select few become fossils. But how? In this episode of Field Notes Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce's Michael Stevens dig into the unlikely process that…

    2026-06-17
  44. Why Feet Are Weirder Than You Think
    The Rest Is Science

    Compared with almost every other animal on Earth, our feet seem strangely specialised. They can't grip branches, they're full of arches and joints, and for some reason we're the only species that…

    2026-06-14
  45. How Many Words Do You ACTUALLY Know?
    The Rest Is Science

    Most people use just a fraction of the words they understand. But how big is your vocabulary, really? When a listener builds a tool that claims to measure it, Hannah and Michael put themselves to the…

    2026-06-10
  46. Why You Should Stop Using Face ID
    The Rest Is Science

    Do you think your thoughts belong to you? How would feel if you found out they don't? In this episode Hannah and Michael discuss a tangible future where the last bastion of privacy is breached and…

    2026-06-07
  47. Nikola Tesla Fell In Love with a Pigeon
    The Rest Is Science

    What do lightning, wireless electricity, Cambridge dining etiquette, hypnosis, and a lovestruck pigeon have in common? The answer is (of course) Nikola Tesla. In this episode of The Rest Is Science:…

    2026-06-03
  48. Michael Discovered A New Way To Make Twins
    The Rest Is Science

    Is there a new way to make twins? If there is, Michael's might just have discovered it. And hint: it's going to hard work. From Hannah’s twin-like sister to the most famous cells in human history, in…

    2026-05-31
  49. Why Michael Abandoned Ink For Mechanical Pencils
    The Rest Is Science

    What can be revealed about a person by their choice of…lead? In this gloriously nerdy episode of Field Notes, Michael Stevens arrives armed with an entire collection of mechanical pencils, sparking a…

    2026-05-27
  50. Do Our Bodies Really Belong To Us?
    The Rest Is Science

    What happens to a body part once it’s been removed from your body? Can you take it home? Cremate it? Bury it? Even give it a funeral? In the first episode of a new mini-series on ownership, Hannah…

    2026-05-24
  51. Hannah Predicted a Pandemic
    The Rest Is Science

    What if the next pandemic could be predicted before it even begins? Hannah and Michael step into the unsettling world of outbreak simulations, where scientists map invisible infections, model human…

    2026-05-20
  52. Dr Hannah Fry's AI Experiment Reviewed - Why Openclaw failed the captcha test 🫠
    AI Moment With Danny Denhard and Jonathan WagstaffeMentioned

    In this episode, Jonathan (Wagstaffe) and I ( Danny Denhard ) dive into Dr Hannah Fry’s (educator, TV presenter and podcaster on The Rest Is Science) latest deep dive into the world of AI agents.…

    2026-05-18
  53. DARK vs LIGHT
    The Rest Is Science

    Why are black cars more dangerous, white chess pieces more successful, and pandas apparently incapable of coping with minor inconvenience? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (VSauce) unpack one…

    2026-05-17
  54. Polymetalic Nodules Are Weird
    The Rest Is Science

    What if one of the most valuable objects on Earth has been sitting untouched at the bottom of the ocean for 100 million years? In this Field Notes episode, Professor Hannah Fry brings Michael Stevens…

    2026-05-13
  55. "A Grim Enemy For Reasons We Do Not Yet Comprehend"
    The Rest Is Science

    * This episode contains descriptions of warfare and use of chemical weapons * How do you feed a world that’s running out of food? In this episode of The Rest Is Science, Hannah Fry and Michael…

    2026-05-11
  56. Hannah Fry on Claude, Acquired's Starbucks Story, Animated Earth
    Top Five TechMentioned

    Hannah Fry tests what AI agents can really do, the founding story of Starbucks on Acquired, the rise of clip farms, massive new data center debacle, and the Earth like no one has seen. Get the…

    2026-05-08
  57. When 0 = 1000
    The Rest Is Science

    Why does one of the most familiar numbers on a nutrition label turn out to be far more complicated than it looks? What can a can of fizzy drink teach us about thermodynamics, human metabolism, and…

    2026-05-06
  58. How To Use a Black Hole To See Your Past
    The Rest Is Science

    What if the universe is recording everything you’ve ever seen and done? In this episode, Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the idea that light itself might carry a record of the past. And if it…

    2026-05-04
  59. The Science Of Motion Sickness
    The Rest Is Science

    What can a humble airplane sick bag teach us about physics, engineering, and the limits of the human stomach; And why are there people out there collecting thousands of them? Professor Hannah Fry and…

    2026-04-29
  60. Alan Turing’s Final Theory Was About Leopards
    The Rest Is Science

    How does a perfectly symmetrical ball of cells become an animal, with a head, a tail, and complex zebra or leopard like patterns? In this episode, we dive into the mind bending science of how order…

    2026-04-27
  61. How To Prove You're A Time Traveller
    The Rest Is Science

    How do you convince people you aren't a witch if you travel back in time, and where can you actually find something decent to eat when you're there? Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce, Michael Stevens,…

    2026-04-22
  62. The Reasoning Test Psychologists Still Can't Explain
    The Rest Is Science

    Why do almost all of us struggle with a simple reasoning test, yet get it right the moment it’s about a pint in a pub? This week, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens take on the Wason Selection…

    2026-04-20
  63. The Elegant Laminar Flow Of Moroccan Tea
    The Rest Is Science

    Does a teapot secretly hold the laws of physics? And what do soap, sugar and mint have to do with the perfect cup of tea? Whilst in Morocco, Professor Hannah Fry takes Michael Stevens (VSauce) into…

    2026-04-15
  64. The Physics Of Thermodynamics
    The Rest Is Science

    Is the kitchen home to some of the most extraordinary technology humans have ever invented? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the science of everyday appliances, from the strange…

    2026-04-13
  65. Are There More Raindrops In Clouds Or Data In THE Cloud?
    The Rest Is Science

    Does "the cloud" hold more data than a clouds hold raindrops? Can a new organ literally rewrite your personality? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens, VSauce, weigh our massive digital servers…

    2026-04-08
  66. Data & The Universe (Understanding Infinity Part 3)
    The Rest Is Science

    What happens when you finally reach the end of forever? And what exactly is the difference between Omega and Aleph-null? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (VSauce) return for the final…

    2026-04-06
  67. Why We Need Zip Lines On The Moon
    The Rest Is Science

    Why would a zip line be the best form of transport on the Moon? Why exactly can your feet still feel other textures right through your socks? Hannah and Michael tackle the spectacular physics of…

    2026-04-01
  68. Multiple Infinities (Understanding Infinity Part 2)
    The Rest Is Science

    Why were the ancient Greeks absolutely terrified of the infinite? How did a boundless mathematical concept start bitter historical feuds? And what happens to reality when you realise that some…

    2026-03-30
  69. How Evolution Is Shaping Cancer Research
    The Rest Is Science

    In this very special episode Michael and Hannah look at some of the groundbreaking, jaw-dropping and hope inspiring projects that Cancer Research UK are supporting right now. From identifying tiny…

    2026-03-26
  70. Mathematical Paradoxes (Understanding Infinity Part 1)
    The Rest Is Science

    Is infinity actually a real number, or just a brilliant mathematical hallucination? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens (VSauce) tumble down the numerical rabbit hole to explore the mind-bending…

    2026-03-24
  71. Michael's Favourite Science Books
    The Rest Is Science

    What do Bill Bryson, Daniel Wegner and J.R.R. Tolkien have in common? They are all part of Michael's reading recommendations. On this episode of Field Notes we answer one of our most frequent inbox…

    2026-03-19
  72. The Science of Hallucinations and Perception
    The Rest Is Science

    Ever wanted to squish a puppy just because it’s impossibly cute? Or felt absolutely certain you’ve lived this exact moment before? Hannah and Michael explore the bizarre, everyday glitches of the…

    2026-03-17
  73. Hannah Fry: The Science Behind AI, Grief Tech & Life
    The Romesh Ranganathan Show

    Should we be worried about AI? Mathematician and presenter Hannah Fry joins Romesh to talk about her new show 'AI Confidential with Hannah Fry' and the surprising ways maths and technology shape our…

    2026-03-16
  74. Introducing: The Book Club - Never Let Me Go
    The Rest Is Science

    What inspired Kazuo Ishiguro’s timeless story about mortality, growing up, and the human condition? How are its characters so relatable, and yet entirely unique? And, why does the dark secret at its…

    2026-03-14
  75. Why We Cry Out In Pain
    The Rest Is Science

    Have you stubbed your toe and shouted an unrepeatable word? Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle were two of the greatest minds in humanity. Did their egos and competition with one another hold them back or…

    2026-03-12
  76. 10 Years of AlphaGo: The Turning Point for AI | Thore Graepel & Pushmeet Kohli
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Seoul, March 2016. Two players sit hunched over a 19x19 grid covered in a sea of black and white stones. They are playing the ancient game of Go - a game of unimaginable complexity long thought…

    2026-03-10
  77. What's The Most "Vegetable" Vegetable?
    The Rest Is Science

    Botanically speaking, there is no such thing as a vegetable, so what exactly is sitting on your dinner plate? And if our culinary world is built on biological lies, which plant is actually the most…

    2026-03-10
  78. How Words Shape Your Body
    The Rest Is Science

    Does your native language physically sculpt your face? And could a swarm of bees be trained to run computer code? Two of your questions answer in this Field Notes with Professor Hannah Fry and…

    2026-03-05
  79. The Neuroscience and Purpose of Sleep
    The Rest Is Science

    Humans have split the atom, we can stream movies from space and are working towards everlasting life. So why in the world are we still spending a third of our lives unconscious? In this episode of…

    2026-03-03
  80. Aerospace Engineering: How To Fall To Earth (Without Burning Up)
    The Rest Is Science

    Rockets are built to slice cleanly through the atmosphere on the way up. Coming home, it turns out, requires... not turning into a fireball before a bellyflop When Space Shuttles reenter Earth’s…

    2026-02-26
  81. Hannah Fry
    Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware

    This week we have science guru, maths mastermind - and owner of the best hair of all time - Professor Hannah Fry! Hannah is a TV host, university professor, AI consultant, social media superstar, and…

    2026-02-25
  82. You (Don't) Know Where You Are
    The Rest Is Science

    If someone asked you to point to yourself, where would you point? Your chest? Your head? Somewhere just behind your eyes? Where are you? In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry and VSauce’s Michael…

    2026-02-24
  83. How Big Is A Piece Of Chocolate?
    The Rest Is Science

    At what exact chemical ratio does our beloved chocolate devolve into a mere structure of fats and sugars? How far can you dilute chocolate before its fundamental identity vanishes? And what could a…

    2026-02-19
  84. There Are Four Ways To Lie
    The Rest Is Science

    Is deception a uniquely human trait, or is the natural world built on a foundation of fraud? When a cuttlefish shifts its skin to mimic a female and sneak past a rival male, this may be deceptive but…

    2026-02-17
  85. The Evolution Of The Butthole
    The Rest Is Science

    Topologically speaking, a human is just a donut with seven holes. It sounds like a joke, but it is a fundamental biological reality. Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the strange…

    2026-02-12
  86. (Finite) Numbers So Large They'd Destroy You
    The Rest Is Science

    It starts as a friendly challenge: who can name the biggest number? The only rule? Infinity doesn’t count. What follows is a journey through the biggest finite numbers ever imagined. From Archimedes’…

    2026-02-10
  87. Michael Wrote Some Math Poetry
    The Rest Is Science

    Can mathematics ever truly be proven? And can Michael's poetry help you remember some tricky equations? In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens answer your questions and take a look…

    2026-02-05
  88. Can We 'Solve' Sports?
    The Rest Is Science

    Is it possible to make a sport too good? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore how science, data, and optimisation are transforming modern sports improving athletes and teams, while…

    2026-02-03
  89. This Glass Was Made By Lightning
    The Rest Is Science

    Could a bolt of lightning become a permanent geological relic? How small would you have to squash a hamster to turn it into a black hole? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens dismantle our…

    2026-01-29
  90. Can You Die Of Boredom?
    The Rest Is Science

    What is boredom really, and why does it feel so unbearable? Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens explore the science of boredom, revealing it not as laziness or a lack of stimulation, but as a…

    2026-01-27
  91. Would You Kill One To Save Five? Your Brain Already Decided
    The Rest Is Science

    Can we store summer’s heat to warm our homes in winter? Could humans perceive a fourth dimension? And why does light bend around gravity even though it has no mass? Small questions from YOU which…

    2026-01-22
  92. Searching For Meaning In Randomness
    The Rest Is Science

    What do we mean when we call an event random? Most people view randomness as a fundamental property of the universe, but is it just a label for our own lack of knowledge? Whether it is a weighted…

    2026-01-20
  93. Why Erdős Was The Original Kevin Bacon
    The Rest Is Science

    Some objects feel like they’re from another world. One of these might be the giant structure that makes up a quantum computer. Lifted straight from the TV series Devs, Professor Hannah Fry shows…

    2026-01-15
  94. Smells Humans Are Ridiculously Good At Detecting
    The Rest Is Science

    Right now, you’re breathing in. As you inhale, air rushes past millions of sensory receptors, activating the part of your brain responsible for smell. And yet, there’s one scent you’ll never notice:…

    2026-01-13
  95. Could Sound Make You Levitate?
    The Rest Is Science

    Imagine: a series of objects floating in midair without magnets, strings or visible supports. With acoustic levitation sound waves alone can suspend droplets, beads and even small solids to seemingly…

    2026-01-08
  96. Are Magnets The Most Familiar Mystery On Earth?
    The Rest Is Science

    Deep beneath our feet, churning molten metals create an invisible shield that holds our atmosphere in place and protects all life from the Sun. Some animals can sense it directly. Take the quantum…

    2026-01-06
  97. Frosty Fractals
    Curious Cases

    One winter morning, listener Jane opened her curtains to find her car roof covered in breathtaking, fern-like frost so intricate it looked like a William Morris print. But how does something as…

    2026-01-0229:10
  98. Probability, Statistics, and the Math of Dice
    The Rest Is Science

    From tiny six sided cubes to oversized polyhedrons with dozens of faces, Michael’s collection of dice is more than just a hobby, it’s a window into probability, design, and the strange ways we humans…

    2026-01-01
  99. Mining for Gold (GOLD!)
    Curious Cases

    From pharaohs' tombs in Ancient Egypt and medieval currency, to priceless royal jewellery and Spandau Ballet songs - gold has been prized for millennia. But it's only really in the last century or so…

    2025-12-3127:51
  100. The History of Calendars and Keeping Time
    The Rest Is Science

    What day is it, really? And who decided? What happens to time when we leave the Earth? And when might future humans be counting down to the dawn of a New Year in the middle of the day? From missing…

    2025-12-30
  101. The Smell Of Christmas Is Tree Screams
    The Rest Is Science

    Each December millions of homes fill with the unmistakable scent of pine. It's sharp, resinous, and strangely comforting, feeling timeless…familiar…safe. But what if that smell isn’t what we think it…

    2025-12-25
  102. The Reality of Being Santa
    The Rest Is Science

    Could Santa Clause still exist IF we stripped away the magic? If the ability to bend spacetime was gone? What conditions would Santa need to deliver a present to every human being on Earth in a…

    2025-12-23
  103. Phantom Pain
    Curious Cases

    What exactly is 'phantom pain' and how does it work? Hannah and Dara investigate a medical phenomenon that's been known about for centuries but is often misunderstood; and involves masses of…

    2025-12-1928:29
  104. The Device That Maps The Heavens
    The Rest Is Science

    Tucked away in old engineering kits and museum drawers is a device whose sweeping motion once captivated mathematicians and designers alike. The ellipsograph: a mechanical tool built from sliding…

    2025-12-18
  105. The Future of Intelligence with Demis Hassabis (Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind)
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Thanks for joining us this year. 🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on our return in 2026, and revisit our episode library to catch up on everything from driverless cars to drug discovery:…

    2025-12-16
  106. Are You REALLY Made Of Stars?
    The Rest Is Science

    What happens when the universe throws a random curveball at one of the most precise communities on Earth? Cosmic rays high energy particles from deep space are invisible, unpredictable, and capable…

    2025-12-16
  107. The Arrival of AGI: DeepMind's Vision
    Steven AI Talk(English)

    The provided text is an excerpted transcript from the "Google DeepMind" podcast, featuring host Professor Hannah Fry and guest Shane Legg, a co-founder and chief AGI scientist at Google DeepMind. The…

    2025-12-13
  108. The Arrival of AGI: DeepMind's Vision
    Steven AI Talk(English)

    The provided text is an excerpted transcript from the "Google DeepMind" podcast, featuring host Professor Hannah Fry and guest Shane Legg, a co-founder and chief AGI scientist at Google DeepMind. The…

    2025-12-13
  109. Tortoise Tomfoolery
    Curious Cases

    Tortoises have traditionally been the poster child for slowness. These ancient, armoured reptiles are solitary, territorial and all-too-often dismissed as dull. In fact, tortoises have distinct…

    2025-12-1228:44
  110. The Arrival of AGI with Shane Legg (co-founder of DeepMind)
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Further reading Levels of AGI paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.02462 The road to AGI (Google DeepMind Podcast, S2): https://youtu.be/Uy4OYU7PQYA Thanks to everyone who made this possible, including…

    2025-12-11
  111. The Magic Math Trick That Fools Everyone
    The Rest Is Science

    What makes a simple brain-teaser about two identical swords one of the most deceptively tricky logic puzzles of the last century? And why has this seemingly innocent riddle fascinated mathematicians,…

    2025-12-11
  112. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    The Rest Is Classified

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-12-11
  113. Is Music Getting Worse?
    The Rest Is Science

    Has music really been getting worse… or is it just shifting in ways we don’t always notice? And why does the soundtrack to your teenage years feel like the single greatest playlist ever made? Hannah…

    2025-12-09
  114. Planetary Wobble
    Curious Cases

    Could you survive an eternal winter? Or is endless summer sun a more appealing prospect? Lots of us are grateful for the seasonal changes that shape the world around us, but this week Hannah and Dara…

    2025-12-0528:28
  115. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    Sherlock & Co.

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-12-04
  116. The Letter That Changed Mathematics
    The Rest Is Science

    How did pages of mysterious “gibberish” sent from Madras find their way to one of Cambridge University’s most respected mathematicians? Were the strange formulas the work of a deluded mind - or…

    2025-12-04
  117. The Biology and Psychology of Crying
    The Rest Is Science

    Are humans the only creatures that shed emotional tears? If we are, what purpose do these tears really serve? If crying is so natural, why do we so often try to hide it? A single sob sends Hannah and…

    2025-12-02
  118. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    The Rest Is Politics

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-12-02
  119. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-12-01
  120. #132 Vsauce - Does Anything Exist?
    Within ReasonMentioned

    Get all sides of every story and be better informed at ⁠https://ground.news/AlexOC⁠ - subscribe for 40% off unlimited access. For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel,…

    2025-11-30
  121. AlphaFold: Grand Challenge to Nobel Prize with John Jumper
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Learn more about AlphaFold: https://deepmind.google/science/alphafold/ Watch the story behind AlphaFold in The Thinking Game, now available for free: https://youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ Thank you to…

    2025-11-28
  122. Immortal Jellies
    Curious Cases

    Could immortality ever be possible for humans? It sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but floating in oceans around the world is a tiny, transparent jellyfish that could hold the answer...…

    2025-11-2828:52
  123. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    The Rest Is Football

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-11-27
  124. The Arecibo Message and Interstellar Communication
    The Rest Is Science

    What happens when humanity dares to shout a cosmic “hello”? Could it help alien civilisations decode human mathematics, our DNA, the blueprints of who we are? And why did we blast the 3-trillion-watt…

    2025-11-27
  125. Introducing: The Rest Is Science
    The Rest Is Politics: US

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending new show from Goalhanger that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre…

    2025-11-26
  126. The Physics of Gravity
    The Rest Is Science

    What is gravity, really? Why do objects pull towards each other at all? And if Einstein 'fixed' Newton’s theory, why does gravity remain one of science’s biggest unsolved mysteries? A clumsy trip…

    2025-11-25
  127. How To Drink Lava
    The Rest Is Science

    Is lava water, and could we have a delicious hot cup of it? Is ice really a rock, and not water? And, the age old question, is water wet? From the minerals that shape the taste of our favourite…

    2025-11-25
  128. Mysteries from the Final Frontier
    Curious Cases

    Space: the final frontier, a deep dark realm full of questions and mysteries - many of which science can't yet satisfactorily answer. But that won't stop the Curious Cases team! In a special edition…

    2025-11-2128:39
  129. Welcome To The Rest Is Science
    The Rest Is Science

    Forget what you think you know about reality. The Rest Is Science is a mind-bending series that tears down familiar ideas… time, randomness, beauty, it will reveal just how bizarre the world truly…

    2025-11-18
  130. Beam Me Up, Scotty!
    Curious Cases

    Whether you’re stuck in traffic, waiting at the airport whilst delay after delay is announced or just really missing someone far away, a lot of us have probably wished we could teleport. But is this…

    2025-11-1428:50
  131. Waymo: Autonomous Driving's Future with Vincent Vanhoucke
    Steven AI Talk(English)

    The source provides an extensive transcript from a podcast interview with Vincent Vanhoucke, a Distinguished Engineer at Waymo, hosted by Hannah Fry on the "Google DeepMind, The Podcast" channel. The…

    2025-11-13
  132. Waymo: Autonomous Driving's Future with Vincent Vanhoucke
    Steven AI Talk(English)

    The source provides an extensive transcript from a podcast interview with Vincent Vanhoucke, a Distinguished Engineer at Waymo, hosted by Hannah Fry on the "Google DeepMind, The Podcast" channel. The…

    2025-11-13
  133. Waymo: The future of autonomous driving with Vincent Vanhoucke
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Learn more about Waymo: https://waymo.com/ Thank you to everyone who made this possible, including but not limited to: Presenter: Professor Hannah Fry Series Producer: Dan Hardoon Editor: Rami Tzabar…

    2025-11-06
  134. We Didn't Start the Fire
    Curious Cases

    It has been said that you can't start a fire without a spark, but as Hannah and Dara are about to discover, that's not true! Welcome to the fiery phenomenon of spontaneous combustion, when something…

    2025-10-3128:33
  135. Just My Luck
    Curious Cases

    Are you a lucky person? Do the cards just fall well for you? Whether it's always finding a parking spot when you need one or chance encounters that change your life's trajectory for the better, some…

    2025-10-2428:36
  136. Pt.1 Beyond Phishing: Cyber Threats in the Age of AI with Four Flynn
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Further reading: CodeMender: https://deepmind.google/discover/blog/introducing-codemender-an-ai-agent-for-code-security/ Cybersecurity at Google:…

    2025-10-09
  137. From the Theatre: Should computers run the world? - with Hannah Fry
    Ri Science Podcast

    In this month's From the Theatre episode, we revisit past Christmas Lecturer Hannah Fry's talk on the power of algorithms to continue celebrating our Discover200 campaign. Hannah Fry takes us on a…

    2025-10-08
  138. Trailer
    Curious Cases

    Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain return to Curious Cases HQ for a brand-new series. And curios, there’s a lot to unpack! Coming soon to BBC Sounds.

    2025-10-012:10
  139. Yapay Zeka, Algoritmalar, Önyargı: Yapay Zeka Eşitsizliği Besliyor Mu? Hannah Fry, Cathy Oneil ve Matematiksel İmha Silahları
    Otostopçunun Yapay Zeka RehberiMentioned

    Otostopçunun Yapay Zeka Rehberi'nin bu bölümünde Cathy O’Neil ve Hannah Fry’ın kitaplarını ana çerçeveye alarak, algoritmaların eğitimden adalete, finanstan sağlığa uzanan etkilerini çarpıcı gerçek…

    2025-09-17
  140. T1E44 Hello World – Hannah Fry
    IA para HumanosMentioned

    En el episodio de hoy, hablaremos de: El libro Hello World de Hannah Fry, que explora la inteligencia artificial desde una perspectiva humana. La autora analiza cómo los algoritmos influyen en…

    2025-09-05
  141. Genie 3: An Infinite World Model with Shlomi Fruchter and Jack Parker-Holder
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry speaks with Jack Parker-Holder and Shlomi Fruchter about Genie 3, a general-purpose world model that can generate an unprecedented diversity of interactive…

    2025-08-22
  142. A Trippy Trip Through Space and Time!
    Radio 1's All Day Breakfast with Greg James

    Greg puts your questions on the realms of space and time to bed, with Susie Dent, Hannah Fry and Sean Moondes! Plus, Bryony attempts Yesterday's Quiz in the hope of getting a spot in tomorrow's final…

    2025-07-1032:40
  143. A Whistle Stop Tour of AI Creation with Paige Bailey
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    This week's episode is a slight departure from our usual deep dives. Join Paige Bailey, DevRel lead, as she guides Hannah Fry though some of her favorite AI tools. Having spent years understanding…

    2025-07-10
  144. Memory Swap
    Curious Cases

    Could you ever trade memories with someone else? Fancy downloading the experience of landing on the moon, winning an Oscar or performing at Glastonbury? Listener Adam wants to know, and Hannah Fry…

    2025-06-2730:19
  145. Clowns in Spacetime
    Curious Cases

    Can you slow down time by hurtling through space at breakneck speed? Could listener Saskia’s friend - currently one year older - end up the same age as her if he went fast enough? It sounds bananas,…

    2025-06-2029:57
  146. Hannah Fry on AI, Algorithms, and Human Nature
    Possible

    What happens when we take numbers seriously—not just at face value, but in terms of their actual impact on our lives? This week, Reid and Aria are joined by UK-based mathematician and media…

    2025-06-18
  147. A Quest for a Cure: AI Drug Design with Isomorphic Labs
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, host Hannah Fry is joined by Max Jaderberg and Rebecca Paul of Isomorphic Labs to explore the future of drug discovery in the age of AI. They discuss how new technology, particularly…

    2025-06-05
  148. Redefining Robotics with Carolina Parada
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, Hannah is joined by Carolina Parada, Senior Director and Head of Robotics at Google DeepMind. They explore the recent leap forward in robotic capabilities, highlighting advancements…

    2025-05-22
  149. AI and the Future of Health with Joelle Barral
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, Professor Hannah Fry interviews Joelle Barral, Senior Director of Research at Google DeepMind, about AI in healthcare. They discuss existing AI applications including image analysis…

    2025-05-08
  150. Invisibility Quest
    Curious Cases

    Hannah and Dara tackle a disarmingly simple question: is anything in the universe truly invisible? After ruling out mysterious Nordic spirits and ‘Dara’s ire’, our curious duo start to track down the…

    2025-04-2529:36
  151. Consciousness, Reasoning and the Philosophy of AI with Murray Shanahan
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, Hannah is once again joined by Murray Shanahan, Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London and Principal Scientist at Google DeepMind, for a philosophical deep dive…

    2025-04-24
  152. Is Human Data Enough? With David Silver
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode of Google DeepMind: The Podcast, VP of Reinforcement Learning, David Silver, describes his vision for the future of AI, exploring the concept of the "era of experience" versus the…

    2025-04-10
  153. #64 Communicating mathematics with the INI and Hannah Fry
    Living Proof: the Isaac Newton Institute podcastMentioned

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the latest episode of Living Proof , our podcast produced in collaboration with Plus.maths.org In this episode, we dive into the importance of communicating mathematics to…

    2025-04-09
  154. Trailer
    Curious Cases

    Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain return to tackle listener's questions with the power of science!

    2025-04-031:51
  155. Let There Be Speech
    The JEN_AI PodcastMentioned

    trigger warning: news content (rated G ) //What am I doing and why? Hi! 👋 You’ve found the JEN_AI project , some seriously experimental expression concocted by me & the AI hive mind. I’m Jenni Munroe…

    2025-01-18
  156. How Cancer Doctors Failed Her | Hannah Fry
    Farrel Buchinsky's Listen Later

    Podcast : The Checkup with Doctor Mike (LS 58 · TOP 0.5% what is this? ) Episode : How Cancer Doctors Failed Her | Hannah Fry Pub date : 2023-03-20 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 -…

    2024-12-22
  157. Project Astra: Exploring a Universal AI Assistant with Greg Wayne
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In our final episode for the year, we explore Project Astra, a research prototype exploring future capabilities of a universal AI assistant that can understand the world around you. Host Hannah Fry…

    2024-12-20
  158. Gemini 2.0 and the Evolution of Agentic AI with Oriol Vinyals
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    In this episode, Hannah is joined by Oriol Vinyals, VP of Drastic Research and Gemini co-lead. They discuss the evolution of agents from single-task models to more general-purpose models capable of…

    2024-12-12
  159. The Balancing Act: Regulation & AI with Nicklas Lundblad
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    There is broad consensus across the tech industry, governments and society, that as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in every aspect of our world, regulation will be essential. But what…

    2024-12-05
  160. Inside NotebookLM with Raiza Martin and Steven Johnson
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    NotebookLM is a research assistant powered by Gemini that draws on expertise from storytelling to present information in an engaging way. It allows users to upload their own documents and generate…

    2024-11-26
  161. AI for Science with Sir Paul Nurse, Demis Hassabis, Jennifer Doudna, and John Jumper
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Join Professor Hannah Fry at the AI for Science Forum for a fascinating conversation with Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. They explore how AI is revolutionizing scientific discovery, delving into…

    2024-11-21
  162. The Ethics of AI Assistants with Iason Gabriel
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    Imagine a future where we interact regularly with a range of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) assistants — and where millions of assistants interact with each other on our behalf. These…

    2024-11-11
  163. The Taste of Words
    Curious Cases

    11 year old Esther visualises days of the week in a kind of 3D structure. It’s something called ‘synaesthesia’ and she wants to know why it happens - and why other people don’t experience things the…

    2024-11-0929:55
  164. AI in the Classroom with Irina Jurenka
    Google DeepMind: The Podcast

    How human should an AI tutor be? What does ‘good’ teaching look like? Will AI lead in the classroom, or take a back seat to human instruction? Will everyone have their own personalized AI tutor? Join…

    2024-10-23
  165. Cómo ser humano en la era de las máquinas | Hello World de Hannah Fry
    Elemental Podcast | Finanzas Personales, Productividad y Estilo de VidaMentioned

    El día de hoy hablamos de *Hello World* de Hannah Fry, un libro que explora cómo los algoritmos están transformando nuestras vidas en campos como la salud, el transporte, las finanzas y la justicia…

    2024-06-07
  166. Hannah Fry: Understanding the numbers of cancer
    More or LessMentioned

    British mathematics professor and broadcaster Hannah Fry has spent many years trying to explain the world through numbers. But when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer she embarked on a new…

    2022-06-1110:16
  167. Hannah Fry, Female Bouncers, Ukrainian Refugees
    Woman's HourMentioned

    Hannah Fry is a professor in the Mathematics of Cities at UCL, a best selling author, a TV presenter and a podcaster. But in January 2021, her life changed when she found out she had cervical cancer.…

    2022-05-3057:42
  168. 017 - "Hello World" von Hannah Fry
    Zwischen Zwei DeckelnMentioned

    Hannah Fry zeichnet in ihrem Buch "Hello World" ein differenziertes Bild von Algorithmen in der modernen Welt. Sie wägt in verschiedenen Lebensbereichen Vor- gegen Nachteile des Einsatzes von…

    2020-06-11
  169. EB-59 Hola Mundo de Hannah Fry con Daniel Julià
    zetatestersMentioned

    [powerpress] En este Extra ball hablamos con Daniel Julià sobre el excelente libro de Hannah Fry «Hola Mundo: Cómo seguir siendo humanos en la era de los algoritmos». [amazon_link asins=’8417552413′…

    2019-11-30
  170. #030 - Las matemáticas del amor de Hannah Fry
    Elemental Podcast | Finanzas Personales, Productividad y Estilo de VidaMentioned

    ¿Existen leyes matemáticas detrás del amor? En este episodio intentaremos encontrar los patrones matemáticos que subyacen en las relaciones amorosas. Resumen del Libro: La autora explora desde el…

    2017-10-28

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