The science of learning music, with Adriana Barton
Picking up an instrument is something we’ve all done, or thought about doing. But what is actually going on in our brains when we do? We talk to health writer and cellist Adriana Barton about her book...
9 Loka 202219min
The science and soul of music, with prof Susan Rogers
Why do you love the songs that you do? Why does music have such a powerful hold over us? Can you love music without being musical? Neuroscientist prof Susan Rogers, who at one time worked with Prince ...
6 Loka 202246min
Faecal transplants, with Dr Benjamin Mullish
The Food and Drink Administration in the States has recently recommended the use of faecal transplants to treat various bacterial infections. We spoke to Dr Benjamin Mullish, a researcher at Imperial ...
2 Loka 202227min
The future of self-driving cars, with Jack Stilgoe
Jack Stilgoe, a professor of science and technology policy, talks us through the future of self-driving cars, upcoming changes to the law surrounding them, and how they could change society. Hosted ...
29 Syys 202231min
The heart, with Sian Harding
Sian Harding, author of The Exquisite Machine: The new science of the heart, explains how the heart works, how to keep it healthy and the future of research into this essential organ. Hosted on Acast....
25 Syys 202236min
Jupiter in opposition, with Dr Jonathan Nichols
On Monday 26 September, Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth for 59 years, giving astronomers and stargazers a unique opportunity to observe and study the planet. To mark this moment, we sp...
22 Syys 202235min
Spider season, with Prof Adam Hart
It’s that time of year again when we start to notice spiders coming into our homes. But what is the cause of this so-called ‘spider season’ and can any UK spiders actually cause us harm? Entomologist ...
18 Syys 202226min
NASA’s DART asteroid deflection mission, with Tim Gregory
Geologist and chemist Tim Gregory tells us what to look out for when NASA’s DART spacecraft completes its year-long journey and crashes into an asteroid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
15 Syys 202216min
