Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy we find cuteness so appealing
Season 1 Episode 194
Why do so many of us find babies, kittens and puppies so cute? How did the now-widespread Japanese notion of kawaii end up transcending cultural boun…
2 years, 7 months ago
Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to cope with them
Season 1 Episode 193
Do you ever find yourself going about your daily business when suddenly an unpleasant thought pops into your head? These are known as intrusive thoug…
2 years, 7 months ago
How black holes’ even stranger siblings could be the source of dark matter, with Carlo Rovelli
Season 1 Episode 192
These days, largely thanks to science fiction movies, most of us will be familiar with the idea of black holes – regions of spacetime where gravity i…
2 years, 7 months ago
How to beat burnout
Season 1 Episode 191
Whether its from work, home life or just general pressure, more and more people are suffering from burnout. But what is it, and how can you beat it? …
2 years, 7 months ago
Why are the world's plants disappearing – and can we save them?
Season 1 Episode 190
In October, Kew Gardens released a report inspired by a dream of Charles Darwin’s. Described as the most comprehensive plant database ever produced, …
2 years, 7 months ago
The future of panda conservation
Season 1 Episode 189
There can be few animals as iconic and instantly recognisable as pandas. The black and white bears are beloved the world over thanks to their distinc…
2 years, 7 months ago
Becoming an artist with robotics and AI
Season 1 Episode 188
Sougwen Chung is one of the TIMES 100 most influential people in AI. Through the use of AI, robotics and other forms of futuristic tech, she creates …
2 years, 7 months ago
How the successful return of beavers to UK rivers is a positive argument for rewilding
Season 1 Episode 187
Around a decade ago, beavers were spotted in the rivers of southwest England for the first time in 400 years. But exactly what impact have they made …
2 years, 7 months ago
How learning to fail better can help us to succeed
Season 1 Episode 186
Not all failures are equal. In fact, some of them can present us with valuable opportunities to learn new things and make new discoveries. The trick …
2 years, 8 months ago
Will we be able to have babies in space?
Season 1 Episode 185
Future human races may indeed live extra-terrestrial lives. But how will we reproduce and continue survival once we’re in space? To find out, we spok…
2 years, 8 months ago