Madeleine Finlay
Madeleine Finlay is a science journalist known for her insightful reporting on various scientific topics, including advancements in genetics and biotechnology. She has a knack for making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broader audience, often exploring the ethical implications of cutting-edge research.
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Madeleine Finlay speaks to technology journalist Chris Stokel-Walker.
Does Trump want to wage an AI-powered war? – podcast | Science
United Kingdom· 2026-03-03
Lucy Hough speaks to the host of the Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast, Madeleine Finlay.
Why did Obama say aliens are real? | The Latest | Barack ObamaUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
Madeleine Finlay hears from Aisha Down about what it tells us about AI, and about us.
What bots talk about when they think humans aren’t listening – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
Madeleine Finlay discusses the potential effects of AI on our thinking abilities.
Is AI making us stupid? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Madeleine Finlay speaks to Timothy Luke about deception detection methods.
Traitor or faithful: how to spot a liar – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Madeleine Finlay talks to our science editor about the Nobel prizes.
All the news and science from the 2025 Nobel prizes – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-08
Madeleine Finlay speaks to science editor Ian Sample to fact check the claims made in the announcement.
Fact-checking Trump’s autism announcement – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Madeleine Finlay hosts a podcast discussing fertility rates and their implications.
Shrinking states: a positive future with fewer people? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-11
Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin about the phenomenon of 'AI psychosis'.
‘AI psychosis’: could chatbots fuel delusional thinking? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Madeleine Finlay speaks to science editor Ian Sample and to Nicky Proctor, who has ME and took part in the research.
Can science crack the mystery of ME? – podcast | ME / Chronic fatigue syndromeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-21
Madeleine Finlay is joined by the Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample.
Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-12
Madeleine Finlay talks to Robin Grimes about nuclear weapon creation.
What does it take to make a nuclear weapon? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-01
Madeleine Finlay is joined by science editor Ian Sample.
‘Huge advances in cancer and rare diseases’: 25 years of the human genome – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-26
Madeleine Finlay discusses the new gene therapy with Ian Sample.
The extraordinary promise of gene editing – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-22
Madeleine Finlay discusses the devastating symptoms experienced by patients with Leyland Cecco.
The latest twist in a Canadian medical mystery – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-20
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
Madeleine Finlay tells what scientists hope to learn about the ocean by spending extended periods living underwater.
A mysterious millionaire and the quest to live under the sea – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18
Madeleine Finlay hears from the Guardian’s environment reporter Helena Horton.
Why it’s boom time for beavers in England - podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-05
Madeleine Finlay hears from science editor Ian Sample and Prof Harold Varmus.
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· 2025-02-22Madeleine Finlay is a cat-owner who discusses the impact of feline companions on wildlife.
Should we ban cats? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
Madeleine Finlay engages in a discussion about the implications of 'mirror life' research.
What is ‘mirror life’ and why are scientists sounding the alarm? – podcast | ScienceUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-13