The world, the universe and us

From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain. For more visit newscientist.com/podcasts

First skull of mysterious human ancestor; Decoding whale language; Heatwaves 20x more likely to happen

June 20, 2025

36:18

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Is this the first step to cyborg brains? How drones are reshaping warfare forever; New Vera Rubin observatory goes live

June 13, 2025

31:23

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$1 trillion of platinum on the moon; how your brain distinguishes between reality and imagination; rise of the hyperworm

June 6, 2025

25:37

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