Mysteries of Science

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Science behind vampires

October 15, 2026

We’re back in the archives for a Halloween special, and this one comes with a warning: don’t listen on a full moon. Dan, Ciaran and Stevie each pick a favourite Halloween monster and hold it up to the light. Wicked’s Laura Pick and Professor Marion Gibson of the University of Exeter trace the witch back to the trials of the 1560s, when around 500 people in England alone, almost all of them women, were put to death for what often turned out to be knowing a great deal about plants. National Tru...

How did humans take over the world?

September 10, 2026

We’re back in the archives with one of the biggest mysteries this show has ever taken on: us. Modern humans have only been around for about 200,000 years, a blink of an eye next to the three billion years life has existed on Earth. We’re not the biggest, the fastest or the strongest animal out there, so how did we end up running the planet? Dan and Michael follow the clues from a strange skull dug out of a German quarry in 1856 to the Neanderthal DNA almost all of us still carry. Historian Yu...

How did everything begin?

August 14, 2026

Dan and Michael explore the biggest mystery of them all: how did everything begin? Around 75 years ago, British astronomer Fred Hoyle went on the radio and used the term "Big Bang" for the very first time. The odd thing is, he was making fun of it. He didn't believe a word of it, and he never changed his mind. So how do we know the Big Bang really happened? Astrophysicist Dr Maggie Lieu from the University of Nottingham explains how Edwin Hubble worked out that the universe is expanding, and ...

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The publicly listed email for Mysteries of Science: emails@funkidslive.com.

How many listeners does Mysteries of Science have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Mysteries of Science?

Mysteries of Science typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Academic or professional expertise in a scientific or historical subject, combined with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly and accessibly to younger listeners. Common among recent guests: University research or academic affiliation; Published popular science or educational books; Established science communication work. Recent guests include Aoife McLysaght, Yuval Noah Harari, and Ethan Siegel.

How hard is it to get booked on Mysteries of Science?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Mysteries of Science cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Popular Science, Astronomy, Genetics, and Archaeology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.