The secret life of fat
Fat might not be fashionable, but it is essential. It is a living organ that communicates with the brain, controlling our behaviour and even influencing our reproductive cycles. These facts and more f...
24 Jan 201721min
Homo deus and the best books of 2016
Yuval Noah Harari likes the big topics. His last book, Sapiens attempted to explain everything that has happened in the history of humanity. In his latest book he examines everything that will happen ...
16 Dec 201637min
I contain multitudes: the microbes within us and a grander view of life
Some cleaning agents claim to kill 99.9% of all bacteria, but if preventing disease is the main aim, then maybe total annihilation isn't the best course to take. We discuss this and other lessons we h...
22 Nov 201620min
Big data: does size matter?
This month, we discuss the benefits of big data and whether these are offset by their threat to privacy
8 Nov 201623min
Science and the city: the mechanics behind the metropolis
In this month's book club we discuss the technologies that help modern cities function
13 Okt 201621min
Grunt: the curious science of humans at war
This month we discuss Grunt: the curious science of humans at war by Mary Roach. The military is a huge investor in scientific and technological development. Mary Roach gained access to those who carr...
30 Aug 201621min
Herding Hemingway's Cats
This month we discuss Herding Hemingway's Cats: understanding how our genes work by Kat Arney. In Ernest Hemingway's house in Florida there is a family six-toed cats. Their appearance is caused by a...
28 Juli 20160s
Sorting the beef from the bull
This month we discuss Sorting the beef form the bull by Richard Evershed and Nicola Temple. The horsemeat scandal opened our eyes to the fact that the food we eat is not always what it claims to be. ...
22 Juli 201622min
