Mary Roach
When nature and people collide
Bears looking for brunch in the rubbish bins, monkeys mugging tourists in India; wildlife and human encounters do not always go well. Science journalist Mary Roach looks at the inevitable clashes… Audio
Science and the afterlife
What happens when we die? These questions have posed for centuries. Best-selling author Mary Roach has decided to find out in her new book Spook. Audio
The curious science of war
Infections from a cut and sleep deprivation can be annoying, for many of us. For soldiers, they can be life threatening. Research aimed at helping soldiers survive everything from desert heat to shark… Audio
Tune Your Engine - The Digestive System
From the moment you sit down to eat, to the moment you sit down for something else, your body works hard to process food into energy. Mary Roach's new book is 'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary… Audio
8 Months To Mars - Mary Roach
American writer and journalist Mary Roach speaks with Jim Mora about her new book, 'Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void'. Audio