A Spark of Science

What do Mount Vesuvius, Mount Fuji, and Arthur's Seat have in common? They're all volcanoes! Join us this week as we explore the explosive science behind them.

What information can scientists find out from old bones? Join us this week as we explore some of the clues left behind in bones about what a person's life might have been like.

Join us to find out about the plant with the most bite - the Venus flytrap!

Have you ever wondered how rockets actually move? Find out in this week's episode!

Join us this week as we explore some of the incredible journeys made by animals. We'll explore why animals migrate, and how they find their way.

What is pollination, why is it important, and what are we doing to look after our pollinators? Join us for this special episode with Emma Plant from the University of Glasgow's GALLANT project!

In this week's episode, we're taking a step back in time to explore poisonous makeup! What ingredients did they use?

Did the planet Mars have rings like Saturn? Might it have rings in future? Find out more this week as we explore Mars' moons.

There's a buzz in the air this week! Tune in to find out about the different roles honeybees play in keeping a hive organised.

What is desertification? Join us as we find out why this is a problem, and what people are doing to help.

You may have heard the phrase 'once in a blue moon' to describe something rare. But what is a blue moon? Is it actually blue? Find out this week!

Our hearts work incredibly hard to keep us alive. Join us this week to find out more about this crucial organ - it's hearty stuff!

How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? Join us this week as we follow this incredible journey.

Join us this week as we head to the beach and explore the science on our shores. Find out where sand comes from and where it gets its golden colour.

Join Kieren McGovern from Herriot-Watt University's CDT in Applied Photonics as he dives into the science of sleepwalking in this special episode!

What is a seagrass meadow? Join us on this week's episode as we dive into this often forgotten habitat and discover why it’s so important.

What are all those different letters and numbers on a bottle of sunscreen? In this week's episode we discover exactly what sunscreen protects us from and why it’s important, even here in Scotland!

In this week's episode we take some time to stop and listen to the dawn chorus. Is it really as relaxing as we think it is?

Scotland can be a very wet place to live, but that’s good, because it means we have one of the rarest habitats on earth right on our doorstep. Join us this week as we explore Scotland’s temperate rainforests.

A Spark of Science is 200 episodes old! We thought we’d celebrate by sharing some fascinating facts about the number 200.

In this weeks episode we take a look at geothermal energy. Together we’ll find out what it is, where it comes from, and how it can help us all stay a lot cosier in the future.

Have we found the toughest creature on the planet? We’re investigating the tardigrade, an animal that can even survive in outer space! Find out how in this week's episode.

Ever wandered what you have in common with a frog? You might be surprised when you ‘hear’ the answer, as we explore their amazing world. From the smallest to the biggest and even pay a visit to space!

Why are Glasgow’s old buildings different colours? Join us as we travel millions of years into the past to find out where and how the stones used to make Glasgow’s historic buildings were formed.

Pull your wellies on and join us as we explore Scotland’s peatlands. Together we’ll dig into how they form, their importance throughout history, and the key role they can play in tackling climate change.