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The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 7

The Polar Opposite

Duration: 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

The Earth's magnetic poles have reversed in the past, but the last swap happened before modern humans existed. When is the next pole swap due, and what will happen to us? Show more

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why do songs get stuck in our heads? And what makes some tunes stickier than others? Drs Rutherford and Fry experiment with earworms. Show more

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry

Series 7

The Shocking Surprise

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Why do we get static shocks? Our science sleuths crack another case sent in by curious listeners. Show more