Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe story of human evolution, from the Big Bang to the advent of consciousness and beyond
Season 1 Episode 253
Why are we here? Where did we come from? What are we even made from? These must be some of deepest questions humans can ever ask. But that has never …
2 years ago
How thinking about addiction differently can help us find better treatments
Season 1 Episode 252
Addiction can be devastating not only for the addict themselves, but also for their loved ones and anyone around them. But what causes it, and how sh…
2 years ago
Why we shouldn’t be afraid of personal data collection
Season 1 Episode 251
These days, pretty much every move we make online is tracked in one way or another. Whether it’s through our social media accounts or online shopping…
2 years ago
The story of black holes, with Marcus Chown
Season 1 Episode 250
Black holes are surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious phenomena in the known Universe. But few people know that the story behind their di…
2 years ago
The surprising ways the microbiome affects our brain development, emotions, and sex lives
Season 1 Episode 249
We humans are never truly alone. This is because our bodies are colonised by vast numbers of microscopic organisms that can be found living everywher…
2 years ago
How animals took to the air and conquered the skies
Season 1 Episode 248
The existence of flight in the animal kingdom is something that many of us take for granted. But on closer inspection, it can perhaps be thought of a…
2 years ago
How to spot and fight misinformation
Season 1 Episode 247
The internet is full of false facts and misinformation, but how can you tell what is real or fake? We spoke to Alex Edmans, author of May Contain Lie…
2 years ago
How the James Webb Space Telescope is helping us discover the secrets of the cosmos
Season 1 Episode 246
In the short time since its launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has produced some absolutely breathtaking images of the cosmos. And there’…
2 years ago
How dreaming affects our creativity
Season 1 Episode 245
Have you ever had a difficult decision to make and after much thought and deliberation decided that you should sleep on it and see how you feel in th…
2 years, 1 month ago
What happens in our brains when we dream?
Season 1 Episode 244
The chances are most of us will remember at least one dream we’ve had recently. But where do dreams come from, why is their content often universal a…
2 years, 1 month ago