UK wildlife, with Dr Philip Wheeler
BBC’s Wild Isles, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is currently showing on Sunday evenings. The series showcases British wildlife, shining a light on some of the animals and plants we share our is...
24 Mars 202327min
When humans become prey, with Adam Hart
What happens when fearsome predators like tigers, lions and crocodiles live alongside humans? Ecologist Adam Hart explores how conservation works when the species we want to protect also happens to be...
20 Mars 202337min
Key lessons from the world’s longest happiness study, with Prof Robert Waldinger
What are the most important, achievable things you can do to live a happier life? It’s a big question that’s been researched for many years by Robert Waldinger. He’s a professor of psychiatry at Harva...
17 Mars 202338min
Social anxiety, with Dr Ellen Hendriksen
Research suggests that – unless you’re a psychopath – you’ve experienced anxiety about a social situation at some point. But why? What is it that makes humans afraid of others? And how can we manage t...
13 Mars 202338min
Future of transportation, with Paris Marx
Will we soon see self-driving cars and fancy city automation? Or will existing transport finally improve? We spoke to Paris Marx, author of the book Road to Nowhere to find out what the future of tran...
10 Mars 202327min
Earth’s inner core, with Dr Jessica Irving
A recent study carried out at Peking University has found that Earth’s inner core, a giant ball of iron located in the middle of the planet, is slowing down its rotation. But what exactly does this me...
6 Mars 202325min
Snakes, with Prof Mark O’Shea
Whether you love them or are frightened of them, you cannot deny that snakes are fascinating, adaptable creatures. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, and occupy all sorts of habitats...
3 Mars 202345min
The extraordinary psychology of Déjà vu, with Dr Akira O'Connor
Sorry if we’ve already asked, but do you know what causes déjà vu? Or why you experience it less as you get older? Just in case you're unsure, we got the answers from Dr Akira O’Connor, senior psychol...
27 Feb 202330min
