Ian Sample
Ian Sample is a science journalist known for his insightful reporting on space and planetary science. He recently gained attention for his role in discussing the implications of a newly discovered asteroid that may threaten Earth in 2032, exploring how this event has activated global planetary defense protocols for the first time.
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Ian Sample is a journalist who hears from Dan Vergano about Epstein's interests in science.
Jeffrey Epstein and the scientists – podcast | Science
United Kingdom· 2026-02-10
Ian Sample hears from Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert about the impact of AI on critical thinking.
Is AI making us stupid? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Ian Sample is the science editor discussing the Nobel prizes.
All the news and science from the 2025 Nobel prizes – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Ian Sample interviews Kevin Hall about his insights on diet, exercise, and weight loss.
The real science of weight loss with the US’s leading nutritional scientist – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-07
Ian Sample is the science editor who fact checks the claims made in the announcement.
Fact-checking Trump’s autism announcement – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Madeleine Finlay speaks to science editor Ian Sample.
Can science crack the mystery of ME? – podcast | ME / Chronic fatigue syndromeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Ian Sample explains where the science stands on the safety of sunscreen.
Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
Ian Sample hears from Prof Michael Snyder about ageing.
Why do we age in dramatic bursts, and what can we do about it? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-24
Ian Sample is a science editor who joins Madeleine Finlay.
‘Huge advances in cancer and rare diseases’: 25 years of the human genome – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Ian Sample is joined by Dr Scott Sheppard to discuss the mysteries of planet nine.
Can a revolutionary new telescope solve the mystery of planet nine? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Ian Sample is joined by James Kinross to answer all your questions about gut health.
Your microbiome questions answered: part one – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Ian Sample explains to Madeleine Finlay how the new gene therapy works.
The extraordinary promise of gene editing – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay how this new finding could shed light on the ultimate fate of the cosmos.
What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Ian Sample is a science editor who discusses the impact of the US president's actions.
How Trump unleashed chaos in science – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-25
Science editor Ian Sample joins co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss some of the most intriguing science stories of the week.
Singing mice, constipated kids and nurture beats nature: science stories of the week – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22Ian Sample discusses the initial excitement and potential risks of creating 'mirror life' microbes.
What is ‘mirror life’ and why are scientists sounding the alarm? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13
Ian Sample hears from Richard Binzel about the asteroid threat.
Don’t look up: is an asteroid heading for Earth? – podcast | AsteroidsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11