The surprising ways the microbiome affects our brain development, emotions, and sex lives
We humans are never truly alone. This is because our bodies are colonised by vast numbers of microscopic organisms that can be found living everywhere from the surface of our skin to deep within our g...
30 Maj 202430min
How animals took to the air and conquered the skies
The existence of flight in the animal kingdom is something that many of us take for granted. But on closer inspection, it can perhaps be thought of as one of the miracles of nature. In this episode w...
26 Maj 202430min
How to spot and fight misinformation
The internet is full of false facts and misinformation, but how can you tell what is real or fake? We spoke to Alex Edmans, author of May Contain Lies, who gives us tips on how to separate the real fr...
23 Maj 202427min
How the James Webb Space Telescope is helping us discover the secrets of the cosmos
In the short time since its launch in 2021, the James Webb Space Telescope has produced some absolutely breathtaking images of the cosmos. And there’s much more to come. In this episode I speak to th...
19 Maj 202426min
How dreaming affects our creativity
Have you ever had a difficult decision to make and after much thought and deliberation decided that you should sleep on it and see how you feel in the morning? I’d venture most of us have at one point...
16 Maj 202424min
What happens in our brains when we dream?
The chances are most of us will remember at least one dream we’ve had recently. But where do dreams come from, why is their content often universal across different cultures, and what can we learn fro...
12 Maj 202423min
How the evolution of eggs has shaped life on Earth
If most of us hear the word ‘egg’ it’s likely our minds will immediately turn to the hens’ eggs that we enjoy fried, poached or scrambled for our breakfast. But on closer inspection it turns out that...
9 Maj 202433min
How our everyday rituals affect our happiness and wellbeing
Do you brush your teeth before you shower in the morning, or do you shower first? Perhaps you like to give yourself a pep talk in the bathroom mirror before you’re about to give an important presentat...
5 Maj 202430min
