Why your Neanderthal genes may be affecting your health
There’s so much we don’t know about Neanderthals. Our stocky, muscular relatives went extinct around 40,000 years ago, leaving a trail of mystery in their wake – about what they were like, how they li...
30 Apr 29min
Don't miss the upcoming Science of Sound Miniseries!
Would you like to hear about the fascinating new discoveries astronomers are making by listening to distant stars? Learn about the cutting edge tech scientists are using to help the hearing impaired l...
28 Apr 30s
How to help your brain thrive in a rapidly changing world
For thousands of years, the evolution of the human race has been driven by natural selection and the passing on of genes that have helped us to thrive in the environments we live in. However, in curre...
26 Apr 43min
How to break free from imposter syndrome
No matter our level of ability, talent or achievement, at times some of us feel like we’re a fraud and have simply been blagging our way to success. This is known as imposter syndrome. While it’s not ...
23 Apr 32min
The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break of day
In springtime, as the Sun rises, the early morning air is filled with the glorious sound of birdsong. This is known as the dawn chorus. But why exactly are birds so vocal at this time of the day, what...
19 Apr 27min
How to save the planet’s forests
Forests cover around one-third of all landmass on Earth and, as such, play a key role in the ecological health of the entire planet. However, thanks to decades of exploitation, climate pressures and n...
16 Apr 33min
How flowers played a key role of the evolution of life on Earth
For most of us, our experience of flowers is limited to sending a bouquet to our loved ones on special occasions or perhaps picking up some pretty plants from the garden centre to cheer up our homes. ...
12 Apr 32min
How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
While we may not always be consciously aware of it, chemical processes are busy whirring away every second of every day, no matter what we’re doing or where we look. Be it the reactions that continuo...
9 Apr 35min
