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Back to SearchThe psychology of anger
Season 1 Episode 299
It’s likely that even the most virtuous amongst us has experienced feelings of anger at some point in our lives. But is this simply a failing in our …
1 year, 6 months ago
How to beat the winter blues
Season 1 Episode 298
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, many of us find ourselves feeling a little less jolly and a bit more sluggish than usual. But for so…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why being cynical is harming your health
Season 1 Episode 297
While being cynical can feel safe, and prepared for the worst outcome, it could actually be harming your health. We spoke to Jamil Zaki, author of th…
1 year, 6 months ago
How to Hack Your Sleep: How not getting enough sleep affects your health
Season 1 Episode 296
Lots of us will have at some points in our lives woken up feeling groggy after getting a poor night’s sleep. But what causes us to have trouble sleep…
1 year, 6 months ago
The genetic evolution and future of humankind
Season 1 Episode 295
Understanding who we are and where we came from is one of the most fascinating questions in science. But it’s also one of the most difficult to answe…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Hack Your Sleep: The science of bizarre sleep phenomena
Season 1 Episode 294
Research over the past few decades has proven that getting a good night’s sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing. But sometimes strange thin…
1 year, 7 months ago
The fascinating history of science
Season 1 Episode 293
We may pride ourselves on our intelligence, but humans perhaps actually have to thank our ability to process and communicate information for our spec…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Hack Your Sleep: What to eat to get better sleep
Season 1 Episode 292
We all know we should be eating a good diet to keep ourselves healthy, but did you know your diet can have a significant impact on how well you sleep…
1 year, 7 months ago
How the James Webb Space Telescope is peering deeper into the cosmos than ever before
Season 1 Episode 291
Since its launch on Christmas Day 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has delivered some of the most stunning images of space we’ve ever seen, peeri…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to Hack Your Sleep: Optimising your body clock
Season 1 Episode 290
Our bodies have in-built clocks that allow us to sync our daily activities to a roughly 24-hour cycle. This determines everything from our sleep patt…
1 year, 7 months ago