How the James Webb Space Telescope is helping us discover the secrets of the cosmos
In the short time since its launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has produced some absolutely breathtaking images of the cosmos. And there’s much more to come. In this episode I speak to th...
19 Maj 202426min
How dreaming affects our creativity
Have you ever had a difficult decision to make and after much thought and deliberation decided that you should sleep on it and see how you feel in the morning? I’d venture most of us have at one point...
16 Maj 202424min
What happens in our brains when we dream?
The chances are most of us will remember at least one dream we’ve had recently. But where do dreams come from, why is their content often universal across different cultures, and what can we learn fro...
12 Maj 202423min
How the evolution of eggs has shaped life on Earth
If most of us hear the word ‘egg’ it’s likely our minds will immediately turn to the hens’ eggs that we enjoy fried, poached or scrambled for our breakfast. But on closer inspection it turns out that...
9 Maj 202433min
How our everyday rituals affect our happiness and wellbeing
Do you brush your teeth before you shower in the morning, or do you shower first? Perhaps you like to give yourself a pep talk in the bathroom mirror before you’re about to give an important presentat...
5 Maj 202430min
How making the right dietary choices can help to keep us healthy in every stage of our lives
From the time that we are first developing in the womb right through until we are in our old age, the food we eat has a huge impact on our health and wellbeing. But exactly what should we be feeding ...
2 Maj 202437min
The psychology and neuroscience of nostalgia
Whether they’re triggered by looking through old family photographs, hearing a piece of music you haven’t heard for years or eating a favourite childhood snack, feelings of nostalgia often come floodi...
28 Apr 202426min
The neuroscience of remembering and forgetting
We all forget things from time to time, it’s a normal part of everyday life. But according to the latest research in neuroscience, it is forgetting, not remembering that is the brain’s default action....
25 Apr 202431min
