Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe arrest of Telegram’s founder, and what it means for social media
The arrest of Telegram’s founder and CEO in Paris last month has thrown the spotlight on the messaging app and its approach to content moderation. Ma…
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Summer picks: the science of ‘weird shit’
The psychologist Chris French has spent decades studying paranormal claims and mysterious experiences, from seemingly impossible coincidences to pain…
2 years, 1 month ago
Summer picks: what can our dogs teach us about obesity?
Labradors are known for being greedy dogs, and now scientists have come up with a theory about the genetic factors that may be behind their behaviour…
2 years, 2 months ago
Summer picks: why are so many science papers being retracted?
A record 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023. In this episode from February 2024, Ian Sample speaks to Ivan Oransky, whose organisation Ret…
2 years, 2 months ago
Summer picks: what does the science say about birth order and personality?
We all know the cliches about older siblings being responsible, younger ones creative, and middle children being peacemakers. But is there any eviden…
2 years, 2 months ago
What’s happened to all the butterflies?
Butterfly numbers in the UK appear to be at the lowest on record after a wet spring and summer dampened their chances of mating. This comes on top of…
2 years, 2 months ago
Just how bad is alcohol for us?
For the regular drinker it is a source of great comfort: the fat pile of studies that say a daily tipple is better for a longer life than avoiding al…
2 years, 2 months ago
How Team GB’s psychologist gets the athletes mentally ready
Jess Thom, lead psychologist for Team GB, tells Madeleine Finlay how she prepares athletes for failure and success – and the challenges that arise wh…
2 years, 2 months ago
Secrets of ageing: making our last years count
Humans have always been obsessed with getting old, or rather staying young, but now science is beginning to catch up. Longevity has become a hot topi…
2 years, 2 months ago
Secrets of ageing: how long could I live?
Humans have always been obsessed with getting old, or rather staying young, and now science is beginning to catch up. Longevity has become a hot topi…
2 years, 2 months ago