Why bisexuality is everywhere
In June of every year, the LGBTQ+ community across the world comes together to celebrate Pride Month – an annual event that began in 1970 to promote awareness, visibility and equality for lesbian, gay...
31 Maj 33min
The past, present and future of DNA science
Whether it’s the swab tests many of us use to help us piece together our family trees, the painstaking detective work carried out by forensic scientists, or its use in medical screening to look for si...
28 Maj 35min
Why ecoacoustics is the future of conservation
Traditionally, ecologists wanting to take stock of the diversity, health and population levels of animal species within a given environment have needed to tie on their boots, get out in the field and ...
24 Maj 25min
Unlocking the invisible rainbows of the Universe
Our world may look vibrant and full of color. But in reality, our human eyes are only picking up the tiniest slice of all the light shining in the Universe. To astronomers this hidden light is just as...
21 Maj 40min
Why birdsong is the pop music of the natural world
When it comes to the sounds we encounter in the natural world, few have the beauty, elegance and variety of birdsong. But these distinctive vocalisations are not simply static calls that are common to...
17 Maj 24min
Why walking more is the best thing you can do to boost your health
Over thousands of years, human beings evolved to walk upright on two legs, efficiently and over long distances. But these days, thanks to changes in our lifestyles, we’re becoming more sedentary than ...
14 Maj 31min
How ultrasound tech could save hedgehogs
Hedgehogs are in decline all over Europe. These prickly little fellas are faced with so many threats – in their rural habitats, in our gardens, and on our roads. But new research about hedgehog hearin...
10 Maj 36min
Why ADHD is so challenging to diagnose
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is currently thought to affect around one in 20 of the world’s population, making it one of the most prevalent types of neurodivergence. Despite this...
7 Maj 36min
