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 Maalis 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 Maalis 202337min
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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Maalis 202325min
