Superhumans and the end of ageing: Renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil's vision of 2050
Ray Kurzweil has made many accurate predictions about AI in the past. Having worked in the area of AI research for 61 years, he is one of the longest standing experts in the field. Now, he’s back with...
8 Aug 202426min
How fungi is vital to life on Earth
Mention the word 'fungi' and it’s likely many of our minds will turn to the mushrooms we enjoy sliced on the top of our favourite pizza or bowl of pasta. But there’s more to these fascinating organism...
4 Aug 202428min
Peak Performance: Have we reached peak human athletics performance?
These days, top athletes are breaking fewer and fewer world records. But why is this occurring, and does it mean that we are close to reaching the limits of human sporting performance? In this episod...
1 Aug 202428min
Peak Performance: How to recover faster and come back stronger
Whether we’re lifting weights in the gym, going for an outdoor run or competing in sports, any kind of physical activity takes its toll on our bodies. So, what should we be doing when we’re not exerci...
28 Juli 202429min
Peak Performance: The secret tricks athletes use to strengthen their willpower, according to a sports psychologist
When we watch professional sports people, we’re no doubt in awe of their physical prowess. But how are their performances affected by what’s going on in their minds, how do they get their headspace re...
25 Juli 202425min
Peak Performance: How to get the most out of your workout, whatever your level of fitness
Most of us know that we should probably be trying to get a bit more exercise, but fitting gym sessions into our busy work and homelives can often be tricky. And even then, we still have to decide what...
21 Juli 202428min
How gases shaped life on Earth and helped human beings to prosper
From the oxygen in the air we breathe to the atmosphere that cloaks the Earth and protects us from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet light, gases are essential for the existence of human beings. But did ...
18 Juli 202435min
Don’t miss the upcoming Peak Performance miniseries special!
Looking to get the maximum possible benefits out of your gym time? Want to find out why what you do to recover outside of the gym is just as important what you do inside it? Or maybe you’d like to lea...
17 Juli 202447s
