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Science Cafe

Exploring the science and technology stories making the headlines, and the latest in Welsh scientific research

Radio Wales,71 episodes

Episodes

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Future Gazing
Adam Walton predicts the future, asking where science will lead us beyond 2026.
06 Jan 2026,29 mins
Reindeer
Adam Walton learns all about reindeer in Wales.
16 Dec 2025,29 mins
Highlights 2025
Adam Walton reflects on the past year, showcasing highlights from the series.
09 Dec 2025,29 mins
Our Moon
Adam Walton sits down with author and journalist Rebecca Boyle.
02 Dec 2025,29 mins
The Psychology of Scams
Adam Walton unravels the psychological impact of scams.
25 Nov 2025,29 mins
Making Music
Adam Walton explores some of the science behind music making.
18 Nov 2025,29 mins
Melting Ice and Glaciers
Adam Walton asks why glaciers around the world are melting.
23 Sep 2025,29 mins
A Scientific History of Wales
Adam Walton explores the scientific history of Wales.
16 Sep 2025,29 mins
British Science Festival 2025
Adam Walton explores this years British Science Festival.
09 Sep 2025,29 mins
Tracking Animal Movements
Adam Walton explores animal movements around the world.
02 Sep 2025,29 mins
Professor Sir Keith Burnett
Adam Walton sits down with Welsh physicist Professor Sir Keith Burnett.
26 Aug 2025,29 mins
Mapping Earth and the Universe
Adam Walton explores Welsh scientific research that utilises technology in space.
19 Aug 2025,29 mins
The Importance of Bees
Adam Walton explores the importance of bees.
12 Aug 2025,29 mins
The UK Space Conference 2025
Adam Walton reflects on this year's UK Space Conference in Manchester.
29 Jul 2025,29 mins
Celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
The Merthyr born or based scientists at the forefront of amazing research.
11 Jun 2025,29 mins
Global Health and Disease
Adam Walton delves into three books exploring global health and disease.
04 Jun 2025,29 mins
Responding to AI
Adam Walton explores UK research on artificial intelligence
27 May 2025,29 mins
Welsh Whisky
Adam Walton finds out about the science and technology involved in whisky production.
20 May 2025,29 mins
Alternative Materials
Adam Walton asks what the alternatives are to single-use plastic.
13 May 2025,29 mins
Rude Science
Adam Walton asks rude and embarrassing questions to find out how the human body works.
06 May 2025,29 mins
Cancer Research in Wales
Adam Walton explores cancer research in Wales.
29 Apr 2025,29 mins
Six Inches of Soil
Adam Walton finds out more about the documentary Six Inches of Soil.
28 Jan 2025,30 mins
Understanding Others
Adam Walton explores communication between neurodivergent and neurotypical people.
21 Jan 2025,30 mins
Menopause
Adam Walton dismantles some of the stigma that surrounds menopause.
14 Jan 2025,30 mins
In Conversation: Professor Geraint Lewis
Adam Walton ponders the universe with Welsh astrophysicist Professor Geraint Lewis.
07 Jan 2025,30 mins
Christmas Waste
Adam Walton explores the environmental impact of Christmas.
17 Dec 2024,30 mins
Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913)
Adam Walton sheds light on the ground-breaking achievements of Alfred Russel Wallace.
10 Dec 2024,30 mins
The Moon
Adam Walton celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
03 Dec 2024,30 mins
Humour and Laughter
Adam Walton looks at the science behind humour and laughter.
26 Nov 2024,30 mins
CERN at 70
Adam Walton celebrates the 70th anniversary of CERN.
19 Nov 2024,30 mins