Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhich is better: Optimism or pessimism?
In most cultures, the soundtrack to our lives is one of optimism. We are told to aim for the stars, dream big and believe that tomorrow will definite…
4 years, 10 months ago
Would my cat survive in the wild?
Cats started hanging out with humans thousands of years ago, and nowadays these fluffy, lovable pets are found in many of our homes. But there is no …
4 years, 10 months ago
Can we recycle concrete?
Concrete is the most widely used substance on earth after water. It’s quite literally the foundation of the modern world, and no wonder - it’s strong…
4 years, 10 months ago
Can COP26 deliver on climate change?
The science is unequivocal: human-made climate change is leading the world into an environmental crisis, and time is running out to prevent permanent…
4 years, 10 months ago
Could we completely switch to renewable energy?
As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, one tiny Scottish island has proved it’s possible to rely almost entirely on …
4 years, 10 months ago
Should I have kids?
"To be or not to be” was never your decision. No one alive today is an “exister” by consent - your parents made that call for you. But who can blame …
4 years, 11 months ago
Can we grow a conscious brain?
Philosophers have long pondered the concept of a brain in a jar, hooked up to a simulated world. Though this has largely remained a thought experimen…
4 years, 11 months ago
Does the planet need snails?
Snails are a major enemy of gardeners around the world, invading vegetable patches and gobbling prize plants. CrowdScience listener Alexandre reckons…
4 years, 11 months ago
Do plants have immune systems?
In the past 18 months we have heard lots about the human immune system, as we all learn about how our bodies fight off Covid-19 and how the vaccine h…
4 years, 11 months ago
How do flowers know when to bloom?
This year has been a weird one for UK gardeners – unpredictable spring temperatures meant flowers failed to bloom and throughout the rainy summer, sl…
5 years ago