The surprising role of clouds in climate change
Clouds aren’t just the harbingers of bad weather. Turns out, they are crucial players in the climate – and so, too, in climate change. In this episode we speak to climate scientist Dr Paulo Ceppi, who...
8 Mar 202427min
Why giraffes are undergoing a silent extinction
There can be few animals that are as iconic and instantly recognisable as giraffes. But despite their unique, almost mystical appearance and enduring worldwide popularity, their numbers are dwindling....
4 Mar 202435min
Why we are seeing the return of infectious diseases
In the first quarter of 2024, infectious diseases including measles, plague, and cholera have all reared their ugly heads again. Are we seeing an unprecedented level of disease re-emergence? Why do th...
1 Mar 202428min
How to overcome social paranoia and anxiety
Do you often find yourself worrying that people are talking about you behind your back? If so, don’t worry: according to our guest, Prof Daniel Freeman, it’s an extremely common thought pattern – and ...
26 Feb 202436min
How feelings of listlessness and aimlessness has become an epidemic, and how we can beat it
Are you feeling demotivated and aimless and struggling to figure out why? If so, it sounds like you might be languishing – a term used to describe the epidemic of listlessness that has spread across t...
23 Feb 202430min
Placebo: Why this miraculous experience really works
The placebo effect is a seemingly wonderful experience, healing people with no apparent cure - but how does it really work? We spoke to Jeremy Howick, an epidemiologist and author of the new book The ...
19 Feb 202427min
How to cope with whatever life throws at you
We all have a breaking point. But how close we come to it – and how we cope – comes down to our unique blend of genetics and life experiences. In this episode, we speak to health psychologist Prof Vin...
16 Feb 202431min
How understanding your boredom can improve your life
It's easy to try to ignore feelings of boredom, but it can actually be trying to tell you something. We spoke to James Danckert, a professor of cognitive neuroscience to find out more about this stran...
12 Feb 202428min
