Unpacking ADHD
This week, we're discussing ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It can lead to difficulty concentrating and focusing on tasks, and many adults don't actually realise they have it. So what ...
18 Mai 202159min
Fermented food: tasty myth or healthy option?
This week we get our teeth into the science of fermented foods: are they a tasty health myth, or are the claimed medical benefits rooted in reality? From DIY sauerkraut and artisan cheeses, to the imp...
11 Mai 202157min
Malaria Vaccine, Net Zero & Project Hail Mary
It's a look at the science behind the headlines! Including the latest on COVID-19; a successful vaccine for malaria; the abuses of forensic science to send down the wrong people, and is 'net zero' fac...
4 Mai 202154min
Green Spring Clean: Greener Homes
As the UK announces the world's most ambitious target for cutting carbon and enshrines it in law, we're looking at how to improve the green credentials of one of the country's largest carbon contribut...
27 Apr 202153min
How Does My Radio Work?
How is it that you can listen to signals on your radio? We delve into the science of radio. From how one is made, to listening out for alien broadcasts. Plus in the news, we look at the potential for ...
20 Apr 202156min
The Secret Life of Seeds
This week, with the northern hemisphere firmly in Spring and new growth bursting out all around us, we're talking about the science of seeds. Plus, in the news: the latest on the Astrazeneca COVID vac...
13 Apr 202157min
Bitcoin Decrypted: Cash, Code, Crime & Power
Meet the digital phenomenon that's worth in the trillions of dollars, that uses more power than the nation of Sweden, but that very few people - including those involved - even understand. Cryptocurre...
6 Apr 202159min
The Hospital of the Future
As England embarks on a multi-billion pound healthcare redevelopment initiative, we're asking, "what should the hospital of the future look like?". Plus, we reflect on the recent UK Covid lockdown ann...
30 Mar 202157min
