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Are you too cold or too hot right now? There’s a very high chance that both are to do with heating. The Pop Test returns to give heating the grilling it deserves and to ask why is it so hot right now? Featuring science communicator Prof Jenny Martin and comedians Sammy J, Craig Quartermaine

Like nachos, burritos and tacos, the elements are unique in themselves, but are all made of the building blocks of Tex-Mex cuisine, just rearranged in different proportions. And also they can be organised neatly on a table. Featuring comedians Greg Larsen, Kirsty Webeck and Professor Mark Quigley…

Brains! Like a zombie neurologist we can't get enough of the stuff. Join us as comedians Laura Davis, Josh Earl and science communicator Dr Jenny Martin try, somewhat tautologically, try to get their heads around the human brain.

What role did old boots and horse manure play in the history of flight? What should you do if your helicopter fails 12,000 metres up? How should you pronounce helicopter? Andy and Al ask these and many other questions as part of a one off special, to celebrate National Science Week. Featuring co…