The intriguing science of phages, with Tom Ireland
Even before the global COVID pandemic, simple mention of the word ‘virus’ was likely to send shivers down most of our spines. But it turns out not all viruses are nasties. Ever heard of a phage? They ...
29 Jun 202336min
The race to bury nuclear waste in hidden bunkers, with Lewis Blackburn
As the UK builds more nuclear reactors, there is an increasing pressure to find somewhere to put the waste. But what actually is nuclear waste? Does it actually look like a bright green sludge? Where ...
25 Jun 202336min
How mental imagery training could boost your motivation, with Dr Jon Rhodes
Whether your goal is mastering a new skill or losing weight, you’ll know the importance of motivation and effective planning. And one intriguing new field of psychology called Functional imagery train...
22 Jun 202335min
The fascinating chemistry of fermentation, with Andrea Sella
From kimchi to kombucha to kefir, you’ve probably noticed that fermented foods are trendy right now. They appeal to the daring, but also to people who may not even know they are eating fermented foods...
18 Jun 202338min
How to Retire in Good Health, with Tania Wiseman
Thinking about retiring? Or maybe someone in your family is. Hopefully, we’ll all reach the age where we can at some point. But how can we navigate it in good mental and physical health, for ourselves...
15 Jun 202333min
The psychology of why we feel ghostly presences, with Ben Alderson-Day
At our core, humans are deeply curious about the unknown – and ghostly spirits are no exception. From Hamlet to The Sixth Sense to Ghostbusters, the excitement or horror of encountering ghosts or spir...
11 Jun 202333min
How to spot a narcissist, with Dr Erica Hepper
Be it in the office or at home, it’s likely there’s at least one narcissist in your life. But what exactly are the key traits of narcissism? Are narcissists necessarily bad people? And how can you tel...
8 Jun 202338min
Solving the UK’s water pollution problem, with Dr Tanja Radu
Currently only 14 per cent of UK rivers are rated as having a ‘good’ ecological status. Agricultural runoff and the release of untreated sewage are the leading causes of water pollution. But why are r...
4 Jun 202328min
