The fight to keep our brains private, with Nita Farahany
In the not too distant future, we could all be wearing wearables that scan our brain waves, understanding how we feel, think and act. Before then, author Nita Farahany argues that we need to rethink o...
20 Apr 202327min
The science of hay fever, with Sam White
Hay fever is something huge parts of the population deal with every year, but what actually causes it, is it genetic and is it something that is faced all over the world? We spoke to Dr Sam White, a s...
16 Apr 202323min
The multiverse, with Lord Martin Rees
The idea of the multiverse, a hypothetical group of coexisting multiple universes, has long been a staple of science fiction books and movies but the theory is actually grounded in bona fide science. ...
13 Apr 202339min
Synchronizing your body clock, with Prof Russell Foster
Your body clock, or circadian rhythm, doesn’t just influence your energy levels throughout the day. Recent studies have revealed that your internal timekeeper also has a significant impact on your bod...
9 Apr 202336min
The origin of the Universe, with Prof Thomas Hertog
When the University of Leuven professor of theoretical physics Thomas Hertog first met famed cosmologist Stephen Hawking he found himself confronted with two questions: “Why is the Universe the way it...
6 Apr 202332min
How human disease changed history, with Dr Jonathan Kennedy
Over time, we have become infected with various viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, which have had a huge impact on our evolution and history. In this episode, Dr Jonathan Kennedy, a reader in...
2 Apr 202329min
Art and the brain, with Susan Magsamen
At one time or another it’s likely that we’ve all experienced the profound effect that engaging with art can have on us. Be it listening to a favourite song, reading a moving poem or walking around a ...
30 Mars 202332min
Overcoming insomnia, with Prof Guy Leschziner
If you suffer from insomnia, you’ve probably heard the same old advice before: don’t drink caffeine in the afternoon, get plenty of exercise during the day, and don’t take your phone to bed. But what ...
26 Mars 202337min
