Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy smell is our most underrated sense
Season 1 Episode 310
It’s commonly thought that when compared to other members of the animal kingdom we humans have a particularly poor sense of smell. But this couldn’t …
1 year, 5 months ago
Healthy Start: How to make goals and stick to them
Season 1 Episode 309
This time of the year lots of us will be setting new goals for the future. Be it getting fitter, reading more or even writing that novel we always su…
1 year, 5 months ago
The power of optimism
Season 1 Episode 308
Be it the recent outbreak of wars around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic or the unfortunate personal events that will undoubtedly befall us at some …
1 year, 5 months ago
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Would you like to learn how to set goals and stick to them? How about cutting down the time you spend on social media? Or how about learning to cope …
1 year, 5 months ago
What happens in your body when you eat
Season 1 Episode 307
What’s your favourite food? A hamburger, a slice of cake, a pizza? Eating is something we all do every day but most of us rarely think about what act…
1 year, 5 months ago
How to combat flooding
Season 1 Episode 306
Anyone who has switched on the news even briefly this year will no doubt have seen scenes of extreme flooding occurring in all corners of the globe. …
1 year, 6 months ago
How belonging to tribes shapes our culture
Season 1 Episode 305
Be it down to our professions, taste in music or favourite sports teams we all belong to several different tribes. But what drives this instinct and …
1 year, 6 months ago
The science of manipulation
Season 1 Episode 304
Why do we humans seem to be so easily influenced or even fooled? On one hand this can be done for entertainment, in a Las Vegas stage magic show for …
1 year, 6 months ago
How the internet shaped how we speak
Season 1 Episode 303
Through emojis, memes, acronyms and inside jokes, the internet has forever changed how we communicate. But what is the result of that and what does i…
1 year, 6 months ago
Feeding the world’s growing population
Season 1 Episode 302
The Earth’s population currently stands at more than 8 billion and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. There’s little doubt that these stag…
1 year, 6 months ago