{"podcast":{"title":"The Rest Is Science","slug":"the-rest-is-science-7587315","podcast_index_feed_id":7587315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/GLT6907573392","website_url":"https://www.goalhanger.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0d68e376-bbe6-11f0-9c0a-3f76ef8f3285/image/f8f5780dd5dd75e83e158902c3830f1a.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Goalhanger","episode_count":71,"summary":"Join mathematician Professor Hannah Fry and science creator Michael Stevens (Vsauce) as they dig into the weird scientific questions that often go unexplored. Welcome to The Rest Is Science, a show that sits in the fascinating space between what we think we know, and what we actually know. Why do we assume we understand things like time, randomness, or even gravity? Once you start questioning these familiar ideas, reality becomes astonishingly strange and completely fragile. Whether you're a lifelong science fan or just naturally curious, The Rest Is Science will change your perception of reality, and prove that the biggest questions are always the most fun.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:22:06.711332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315"},"episode":{"title":"How Evolution Is Shaping Cancer Research","slug":"how-evolution-is-shaping-cancer-research","published_at":"2026-03-26T00:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/how-evolution-is-shaping-cancer-research","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT2717984483.mp3?updated=1774463078","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/GLT2717984483.mp3?updated=1774463078","summary":"In this very special episode Michael and Hannah look at some of the groundbreaking, jaw-dropping and hope inspiring projects that Cancer Research UK are supporting right now. From identifying tiny \"flags\" cancer cells show to using cancer's own evolution against it, they show why current research today will hopefully mean a better tomorrow for many. Cancer Research UK are the world's leading cancer charity, supporting research into the ongoing quest to better prevent, detect and treat the disease. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience ⁠⁠Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by ⁠⁠clicking here.⁠⁠ ------------------- Video Producer: Adam Thornton + Oli OakleyVideo & Social: Bex TyrrellAssistant Producer: Imee MarriottProducer: Simona RataHead Of Digital: Samuel OakleyExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices","meta_description":"In this very special episode Michael and Hannah look at some of the groundbreaking, jaw-dropping and hope inspiring projects that Cancer Research UK are s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3404,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rest-is-science-7587315/episodes/how-evolution-is-shaping-cancer-research/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rest-is-science-7587315/how-evolution-is-shaping-cancer-research.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}