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Back to SearchHow to hack your brain to make better decisions
Season 1 Episode 338
Every day we’re presented with hundreds if not thousands of decisions: What do we want for breakfast? Should we call our mothers or spend time with o…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to actually see the Northern lights
Season 1 Episode 337
These days many of us have a bucket list, a set of experiences we’d like to have at least once in our lives. Seeing the Northern Lights with our own …
1 year, 1 month ago
Why a healthy ocean is vital for the survival of the human race and planet Earth
Season 1 Episode 336
The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of our planet’s surface. Thanks to its ability to absorb the excess carbon and heat generated by climate chang…
1 year, 2 months ago
Food science: Why fermentation is the future of food
Season 1 Episode 335
Humans have been fermenting foods for millennia, due to the process’s ability to enhance the flavours of what we eat and preserve it for when times a…
1 year, 2 months ago
The science behind the stunning phenomenon of the Northern Lights
Season 1 Episode 334
The Northern Lights are surely one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena anyone can be lucky enough to witness occurring on planet Earth. But how exact…
1 year, 2 months ago
Food Science: How to become an expert baker through science
Season 1 Episode 333
Baking can be hard. Measurements need to be exact and techniques perfected. But with the right tricks and by understanding the science of baking, you…
1 year, 2 months ago
The biggest unsolved mysteries of the quantum realm
Season 1 Episode 332
This year quantum physics celebrates its 100th anniversary. And while we’ve made great progress in understanding its many intricacies and quirks, it’…
1 year, 2 months ago
Food Science: The fascinating science of cheesemaking
Season 1 Episode 331
Whether it’s the crowning glory on the top of a pizza Margherita, layered between two pieces of bread in a sandwich laced with pickle, or simply enjo…
1 year, 2 months ago
How birds’ bizarre mating rituals have played a key role in their evolution
Season 1 Episode 330
Be it the extravagant displays of peacocks fanning their tails, the beautiful, complex song of nightingales or the meticulous art installation-like s…
1 year, 2 months ago
Food Science: How eating chocolate boosts your brain, heart and gut health
Season 1 Episode 329
Chocolate has a reputation. It is sugary and bad for you. But in its purest form, it can be beneficial to your health. As part of our Food Science se…
1 year, 2 months ago