How close are we to discovering aliens?
Finding alien life could be just around the corner. At least, that’s if the James Webb Space Telescope and other techniques help us discover their extraterrestrial homes. In this episode, astrophysici...
16 Juni 202436min
The story of human evolution, from the Big Bang to the advent of consciousness and beyond
Why are we here? Where did we come from? What are we even made from? These must be some of deepest questions humans can ever ask. But that has never stopped scientists throughout the ages asking them....
13 Juni 202433min
How thinking about addiction differently can help us find better treatments
Addiction can be devastating not only for the addict themselves, but also for their loved ones and anyone around them. But what causes it, and how should we treat it? According to Dr Elias Dakwar, a ...
9 Juni 202433min
Why we shouldn’t be afraid of personal data collection
These days, pretty much every move we make online is tracked in one way or another. Whether it’s through our social media accounts or online shopping habits, algorithms are getting better at painting ...
6 Juni 202432min
The story of black holes, with Marcus Chown
Black holes are surely one of the most fascinating and mysterious phenomena in the known Universe. But few people know that the story behind their discovery, and the cast of dogged, often ignored scie...
2 Juni 202429min
The surprising ways the microbiome affects our brain development, emotions, and sex lives
We humans are never truly alone. This is because our bodies are colonised by vast numbers of microscopic organisms that can be found living everywhere from the surface of our skin to deep within our g...
30 Maj 202430min
How animals took to the air and conquered the skies
The existence of flight in the animal kingdom is something that many of us take for granted. But on closer inspection, it can perhaps be thought of as one of the miracles of nature. In this episode w...
26 Maj 202430min
How to spot and fight misinformation
The internet is full of false facts and misinformation, but how can you tell what is real or fake? We spoke to Alex Edmans, author of May Contain Lies, who gives us tips on how to separate the real fr...
23 Maj 202427min
