Food Science: How eating chocolate boosts your brain, heart and gut health
Chocolate has a reputation. It is sugary and bad for you. But in its purest form, it can be beneficial to your health. As part of our Food Science series, we spoke to Megan Povey, a physicist at the U...
17 Mars 202523min
Why OCD is a serious, debilitating mental condition, not just a need for cleanliness or order
We all experience distressing or intrusive thoughts at some point in our lives but for around two to three per cent of us these can be incredibly difficult to ignore and can begin to have a significan...
14 Mars 202527min
How truth and honesty are key to tackling the climate crisis
Despite decades of international climate summits, the ongoing work of various campaign groups and open letters signed by some of the world’s most prominent scientists highlighting the crucial need for...
10 Mars 202532min
How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world
These days we’re bombarded with information and claims that purport to explain almost every conceivable aspect of our lives, be it down to the bold assertions made by policymakers, the confidence of a...
7 Mars 202527min
How AI is helping us to understand how our brains learn
The human brain is surely one of the most complex and fascinating creations in all of nature. It’s through them that we experience the world around us, develop knowledge and skills, and carry within u...
3 Mars 202524min
What our coastlines can tell us about the planet’s past and future
From the dramatic caves that bring to mind the pirates and smugglers of yore to the rolling sand dunes many of us likely played in as children, our coastlines are home to all manner of fascinating fea...
28 Feb 202532min
How to see through misleading numbers and statistics
Whether it’s from our friends, workmates or via various media platforms, both social and traditional, these days we’re all faced with a never-ending bombardment of information expressed through number...
24 Feb 202541min
Prostate cancer: What is it and why is it so often missed?
The prostate is often misunderstood. And yet, this small part of the body is crucial. However, it is also one of the most common forms of cancer, affecting many men around the world. We spoke to Matth...
21 Feb 202537min
