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Back to SearchHow to engage more deeply with the natural world
Season 1 Episode 435
Perhaps due to poor weather, the COVID pandemic, or a simple lack of motivation, these days many of us spend a lot of our time indoors. However, wher…
2 months ago
You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fix it
Season 1 Episode 434
Smelly, dirty and a bit embarrassing – we tend to treat our poo as a private matter, to be dealt with in the bathroom and then stringently ignored. B…
2 months ago
Why it’s not too late to reverse Earth’s extinction crisis
Season 1 Episode 433
Planet Earth is currently facing its sixth mass extinction event, with hundreds of species of plants and animals being lost for good every single day…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why gout is on the rise, and how to lower your risk
Season 1 Episode 432
If you were to mention the term gout, the chances are that most of us would think of the gluttonous sovereigns of yesteryear who ended up with the co…
2 months, 1 week ago
How our intimate relationship with animals shaped human evolution
Season 1 Episode 431
Thanks to our highly developed brains, sophisticated ability to communicate and use of advanced technology, it can be easy to think that we humans ar…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why our brains struggle to keep up with a rapidly changing world
Season 1 Episode 430
The human brain is undoubtedly one of the true marvels of nature. But many of the neural mechanisms that evolved to keep our ancestors alive over tho…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Why we need to save ugly, creepy, scary and misunderstood animals
Season 1 Episode 429
The natural world is filled with a rich tapestry of creatures, each occupying a unique evolutionary niche that helps to keep the ecosystems they live…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How we look at the Universe with a radio
Season 1 Episode 428
There’s an entire cosmos hidden from our human eyes. The only way to see it is by looking at the Universe with a radio. We talk to Dr Emma Chapman ab…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The best ways to spot a liar
Season 1 Episode 427
How can we tell if someone we’re speaking to is being economical with the truth? Oftentimes, we’re told that the primary telltale signs lie in the us…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why understanding what makes us hungry is key to weight loss
Season 1 Episode 426
Chances are that if any of us are looking to drop a bit of excess weight, the first thing we’ll attempt is to cut down the number of calories we’re c…
3 months ago