Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow truth and honesty are key to tackling the climate crisis
Season 1 Episode 327
Despite decades of international climate summits, the ongoing work of various campaign groups and open letters signed by some of the world’s most pro…
1 year, 2 months ago
How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world
Season 1 Episode 326
These days we’re bombarded with information and claims that purport to explain almost every conceivable aspect of our lives, be it down to the bold a…
1 year, 3 months ago
How AI is helping us to understand how our brains learn
Season 1 Episode 325
The human brain is surely one of the most complex and fascinating creations in all of nature. It’s through them that we experience the world around u…
1 year, 3 months ago
What our coastlines can tell us about the planet’s past and future
Season 1 Episode 324
From the dramatic caves that bring to mind the pirates and smugglers of yore to the rolling sand dunes many of us likely played in as children, our c…
1 year, 3 months ago
How to see through misleading numbers and statistics
Season 1 Episode 323
Whether it’s from our friends, workmates or via various media platforms, both social and traditional, these days we’re all faced with a never-ending …
1 year, 3 months ago
Prostate cancer: What is it and why is it so often missed?
Season 1 Episode 322
The prostate is often misunderstood. And yet, this small part of the body is crucial. However, it is also one of the most common forms of cancer, aff…
1 year, 3 months ago
Don't miss the upcoming Food Science miniseries!
Have you ever been frustrated when your carefully baked loaves come out of the oven looking more like pancakes? Or wondered why cheese tastes so good…
1 year, 3 months ago
What meteorites tell us about life on Earth and the Universe
Season 1 Episode 321
Meteorites are one of the best indicators that we can get of what is out there in Space. Helen Gordon, author of the new book The Meteorites: Encount…
1 year, 3 months ago
How psychology can help us see through propaganda
Season 1 Episode 320
It can be hard to know what is true and false in a world of disinformation. But there are some tricks that people use to frame what they say and lear…
1 year, 3 months ago
How psychology can help us unlock the power of saying ‘no’
Season 1 Episode 319
Whether it’s accepting a work assignment we know we don’t have time for, attending a social occasion even though we’d much rather hunker down at home…
1 year, 3 months ago