How AI could help us create life from scratch
For the last several billion years, all life on Earth has progressed according to the rules of evolution by natural selection – a step-by-step process that has given rise to the fascinating complexity...
13 Feb 29min
What happens in our brains and bodies when we fall in love
The chances are that if any of us were asked to describe what it feels like to be in love we’d turn to art, poetry or music to help give us the answer. But what does science have to say about this uni...
9 Feb 41min
Why gradual change is the true driving force of innovation
Over the past several decades, many technologists and policy makers have sought out huge, disruptive shifts in thinking in almost every area of science, business and commerce in the hope that they’d h...
6 Feb 33min
Why we need to rethink our concept of evil
If most of us are put on the spot and asked to name acts that we think would define a person as evil, it’s likely our minds would turn to murderers, rapists and war criminals, to name a few. But could...
2 Feb 37min
The hidden ways the Internet and social media are shaping healthcare
From famous actors and pop stars to the legions of social media influencers with millions of views, it seems almost everyone has something to say about the best ways to boost our health and wellbeing....
30 Jan 33min
How to break free from the negative cycle of overthinking
While the human mind is capable of great insight, original thoughts and acts of tender kindness towards others, it can also, at times, act like our own worst enemy. Feelings of worthlessness, shame an...
26 Jan 36min
How paleoartists bring dinosaurs to life
From the terrifying, hulking beasts portrayed in blockbuster movies to the friendly, charismatic characters often found in children’s cartoons, dinosaurs have made their way into almost every corner o...
23 Jan 36min
Why mental resilience is a skill we can all learn
At some points in our lives, we all face challenges or setbacks or find ourselves in difficult situations that can ultimately have a profound effect on our mental health and wellbeing. During such tim...
19 Jan 26min
