Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe science of hay fever, with Sam White
Season 1 Episode 134
Hay fever is something huge parts of the population deal with every year, but what actually causes it, is it genetic and is it something that is face…
3 years, 2 months ago
The multiverse, with Lord Martin Rees
Season 1 Episode 133
The idea of the multiverse, a hypothetical group of coexisting multiple universes, has long been a staple of science fiction books and movies but the…
3 years, 2 months ago
Synchronizing your body clock, with Prof Russell Foster
Season 1 Episode 132
Your body clock, or circadian rhythm, doesn’t just influence your energy levels throughout the day. Recent studies have revealed that your internal t…
3 years, 2 months ago
The origin of the Universe, with Prof Thomas Hertog
Season 1 Episode 131
When the University of Leuven professor of theoretical physics Thomas Hertog first met famed cosmologist Stephen Hawking he found himself confronted …
3 years, 2 months ago
How human disease changed history, with Dr Jonathan Kennedy
Season 1 Episode 130
Over time, we have become infected with various viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, which have had a huge impact on our evolution and history…
3 years, 2 months ago
Art and the brain, with Susan Magsamen
Season 1 Episode 129
At one time or another it’s likely that we’ve all experienced the profound effect that engaging with art can have on us. Be it listening to a favouri…
3 years, 2 months ago
Overcoming insomnia, with Prof Guy Leschziner
Season 1 Episode 128
If you suffer from insomnia, you’ve probably heard the same old advice before: don’t drink caffeine in the afternoon, get plenty of exercise during t…
3 years, 2 months ago
UK wildlife, with Dr Philip Wheeler
Season 1 Episode 127
BBC’s Wild Isles, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is currently showing on Sunday evenings. The series showcases British wildlife, shining a ligh…
3 years, 2 months ago
When humans become prey, with Adam Hart
Season 1 Episode 126
What happens when fearsome predators like tigers, lions and crocodiles live alongside humans? Ecologist Adam Hart explores how conservation works whe…
3 years, 2 months ago
Key lessons from the world’s longest happiness study, with Prof Robert Waldinger
Season 1 Episode 125
What are the most important, achievable things you can do to live a happier life? It’s a big question that’s been researched for many years by Robert…
3 years, 3 months ago