Brian Cox and Robin Ince visit Nasa's JPL with comedian Conan O'Brien. into a black hole? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Susan Calman, Prof Sue Black and Dr Julia Shaw as they invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo, and discover whether they can commit the perfect murder, or whether the latest forensic science will always be able to piece the clues together. They'll be talking about the biggest challenges facing humanity at the moment, and whether science offers the solution to some of these great problems, from Climate Change to the rise of AI. Brian Cox and Robin Ince transport their cage of infinite proportions to the Glastonbury Festival as they take to the stage with their special brand of science and comedy. This week they are joined by comedian Ed Byrne, oceanographer Dr Jon Copley and planetary scientist Prof Monica Grady to ask whether the real master-race on planet Earth is not human but microbe. Clockwise from top right: Brian Cox, Alice Roberts, Sarah Parcak, Sara Pascoe and Robin Ince The Infinite Monkey Cage is the perfect show on which to test out a virtual audience. They look at how the history and development of the telescope and the microscope have allowed us to look at the impossibly big to the seemingly impossibly small, to gain insight into the history of our universe and the inner workings of the human body. They are joined by comedian and talk-show host Conan O'Brien, alongside JPL's Dr Katie Stack Morgan and Dr Kevin Hand, and discuss the incredible missions that are hunting for signs of life within our own solar system. They kick off with arguably any child's first interest in science dinosaurs! They reveal the results of an experiment to test the idea of subliminal advertising, carried out by David Aaronovitch for the Radio 4 documentary, "Can You Spot the Hidden Message" . They also discover why the source of our heavier elements such as gold and platinum has been so difficult to prove, until now. From tool use, to language and even to culture, her revolutionary work has transformed our understanding of our great ape cousins, and ourselves. And how will materials shape our future? Is time real, does it exist in the fundamental laws of physics, and if it doesn't, why do we experience the sensation of time passing? They look back to the earliest known human ancestors and the fossils and tools that have allowed us to paint the picture of our journey out of Africa, to become the last surviving human species on the planet. They are joined by star-gazer Jon Culshaw, astronaut Tim Peake, astrophysicist Lisa Harvey-Smith and astronomy writer Stuart Clark as they chart the changing nature of our relationship with the sky above us. Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. 4 editions. Bats v Flies. Brian Cox and Robin Ince will be joined on stage by some very special guests to look at the science behind some of our best loved magic tricks and illusions. Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined on stage by comedian Andy Hamilton to discuss whether size matters? You can. They are joined by the very game Matt Lucas, alongside Cosmologist Sean Carroll and Astrophysicist Janna Levin to discover just how strange things might get for our intrepid volunteer, as he ventures into the interior of a black hole. They discuss ancient cave paintings depicting Orion's belt, the astronomical revolution that came with our understanding of how planets orbit the Sun, and how astronauts like Tim who have "touched the sky" have seen the stars in a totally unique way. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about Australias scariest creatures: spiders. he Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. The history of the discovery of the periodic table and the elements is a wonderful tale of genuine scientific exploration that has changed our understanding of where we come from and how life and the universe that we know came to be. They will also be carrying out their own act of deception on the monkey cage audience. The Infinite Monkey Cage Series 24 How to Teach Maths This content doesn't seem to be working. Our brains are wired to learn from and mimic other brains we come into contact with, even though most of the time we don't even realise that is what they/we are doing. We've only just begun to touch the surface, literally, in terms of identifying and learning about the huge and varied life forms that live in our oceans -from the microbes that could inspire and generate new drugs to fight antibiotic resistant diseases, to the deep sea snails with iron clad shells, that may lead to the development of new super-strong materials. The programme's theme song was written by Eric Idle and recorded by Idle and Jeff Lynne. The second of two programmes recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. In a special science fiction themed programme, recorded in front of an audience at London's Southbank Centre, Brian, Robin and guests discuss multiple dimensions, alternate universes and look at whether science fact is far more outrageous than anything Hollywood or science fiction authors could ever come up with. Physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince are joined by special guests Alexei Sayle and philosopher Julian Baggini to discuss. Although many people fear maths and will admit to dreading any task that requires even basic skills of numeracy, the truth is that numbers really are everywhere and our relationship with them can, at times, be oddly emotional. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Nobel prize winning physicist Frank Wilczek, cosmologist Janna Levin, comedians Eric Idle and Sara Pascoe to look at what physics has revealed about the reality of our universe. Sadly, he is paired with failed comedian Robin Ince and he ruins the show with his shambling, pointless jokes. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined on stage by "supervet" Noel Fitzpatrick, Dr Kevin Fong and comedian Lucy Beaumont to learn how to build a bionic human. Also features Brian Cox. Joining them on stage, will be science royalty, including Alice Roberts, American Astrophysicist Neil De Grasse Tyson, Professor Sue Black and Prof Fay Dowker, to look at the big scientific discoveries that have happened in the time since Brian and Robin first hit the airwaves, from the Higgs Boson, to Gravitational Waves, to our understanding of how human evolved. They are joined by comedian Marcus Brigstocke, medic and broadcaster Dr Kevin Fong, evolutionary biologist Aoife McLysaght and Nobel Laureate Professor Barry Marshall. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out about the materials that we couldnt live without. Brian Cox and Robin Ince find out what science tells us about wine. From Flat Earth believers to people who refuse to accept that humans have ever been to the moon, why is fiction often so much easier to believe than fact and does it matter? Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Ross Noble, Professor Danielle Schreve and Professor Chris Stringer as they look at the tricky job of piecing together the history of modern humans and how we came to be here. Producer: Caroline SteelExecutive Producer: Alexandra Feachem, Its so good and very interesting to discover how it was that good and funny. The Infinite Monkey Cage is a BBC Radio 4 comedy and popular science series. What would a planet without flies look like? Should we make a distinction between the organisms we want to save as opposed to those we need to save? "The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Los Angeles". Infuriated! Image courtesy of Tracy Chung. Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher, WEAPONIZED with Jeremy Corbell & George Knapp, Jeremy Corbell, George Knapp, Cadence13 and Dark Horse Entertainment. They learn whether being a successful comedian is really down to having a brain disorder and how the connections we make in our brain are changing and forming throughout our life, not just when we are young, so you really can teach an old dog, or human, new tricks. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by guests Dara O Briain, Professor Tony Ryan and Dr Gabrielle Walker to discuss the ever-hot topic of climate change. They'll be asking why we sleep, is 8 hours really enough, and why has every creature on the planet evolved with some period of inactivity? Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by comedian Helen Keen ("It is Rocket Science") and space medicine expert Dr Kevin Fong, to discuss the future of human space travel. Editorial Reviews . Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the weird and wacky world of black holes as they ask a question that has been troubling scientists for years: What happens if you push Matt Lucas into a black hole? Our dreams have fascinated humans for millennia and then Freud came along and told us they really did mean something, and mostly they were about sex and anger. The science and politics of biodiversity and conservation, explored and explained (sort of) with the help of Sandy Knapp, Simon Watt and comedian Sara Pascoe. The Infinite Monkey Cage. Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover if we are living in a golden-age for conspiracy theories, Brian Cox and Robin Ince take the monkey cage to Australia to visit the Deep Space Network. He offers nothing, sadly unsubscribing.". Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. They are joined on stage by Noel Fielding, evolutionary biologist Nick Lane and writer and expert in popular culture, Sir Christopher Frayling. Described by judges of the Sony Award as 'a brilliant way of being both innovative and instructive, bringing humour to what some will see as a dull subject. "Do not be scared of science." That is the message of "The Infinite Monkey Cage," according to one of its hosts, the comedian Robin Ince.The science-meets-comedy radio show, which has been broadcast on BBC's Radio 4 since 2009, has also become one of Britain's most popular podcasts, and is gaining a following in the United States. They are joined by astrophysicists Kirsten Banks and Devika Kamath and comedian Ross Noble as . Saturday 2 nd July 2022. They'll be discovering how far we've come from the days of the humble code book and the birth of machines like Enigma. [8] The name is a reference to the infinite monkey theorem. Joining the panel are paleobiologist Dave Martill, geologist and BBC broadcaster Hermione Cockburn, the comedian Ross Noble and legendary actor, writer and performer, Eric Idle. Brian Cox and Robin Ince end their Australian science adventure with an episode all about spiders. 2. Why do so many people have a favourite number, for example, and why is it most often the number 7? This week's guests are psychologist and presenter of Radio 4's All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond, Neuroscientist Beau Lotto and the writer Alan Moore. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a dazzling panel of sun worshipers from actor, comedian and musician Tim Minchin, to solar scientist Dr Lucie Green and biologist Prof Steve Jones. Producer: Rami Tzabar. Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime. Does the media skew scientific debate by giving too much weight to public opinion over the scientific evidence? They were formed in stars and during the big bang. Brian Cox and Robin Ince wonder what we have learnt from Covid? They discover how mathematical thinking can help answer some truly out of this world questions as well: how much soup would it take to fill the solar system? The panel chat about how far our understanding has come in that time, and talk about their own unique close-up experiences of chimpanzees, macaques and baboons, and Bill gets a masterclass in how to speak chimp from a true expert! The Infinite Monkey Cage. Generally speaking, its a fun and fascinating show. They discover how the humble cup of tea displays fundamental laws of nature that also govern our climate. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Sara Pascoe to get a unique maths lesson. The programme features a number of running themes and gags. 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