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Can maths prove the existence of aliens?
We look a famous equation which tries to explain whether life exists in outer space
Do Indian women own 11% of the world鈥檚 gold?
The cultural importance of gold is well known 鈥� but how much do Indians actually own?
The Overlooked Mathematicians of History
Exploring the global history of mathematics
What do windscreen splats tell us about insect decline?
We ask whether the 鈥榳indscreen phenomenon鈥� suggests falling numbers of insects
Greedy jobs and the gender pay gap
Tim Harford discusses the work of Nobel Economics prize winner Claudia Goldin
Are half the words in English from French?
We ask whether almost half the words in the English language are of French origin.
Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
We debunk claims about excess deaths and the covid vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell
Is the UK really ahead in cutting carbon emissions?
As the UK changes course in its path to net zero, how does it compare with other nations?
NHS consultant pay, Net Zero claims and Scotland's ferry woes
Are consultants in England really paid an average of 拢120,000 a year?
Which city has the longest canals?
We dive into the world of waterways after a listener asked who has the longest canals.
