The world, the universe and us
4.0/5
Critic Rating
From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity with the podcast that will restore your sense of optimism and nourish your brain.For more...
Critic Reviews
Score: 4
James Marriot • The Times UK • Mar 14, 2025
"Hooper and his co-host, Dr Penny Sarchet, take an amiable weekly canter through the latest science news and deftly elucidate it for an audience of lay people. It’s a great public service. They are, as one would expect of New Scientist journalists, endearingly nerdy."
