Inside the brain of a thrill seeker
Whether its jumping out of planes or climbing giant mountains, some people live for the thrill. But are their brains different and can you become a thrill seeker? We spoke to Brendan Walker, a thrill ...
17 Nov 202331min
Why we find cuteness so appealing
Why do so many of us find babies, kittens and puppies so cute? How did the now-widespread Japanese notion of kawaii end up transcending cultural boundaries? And can cute things help us with our mental...
13 Nov 202323min
Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to cope with them
Do you ever find yourself going about your daily business when suddenly an unpleasant thought pops into your head? These are known as intrusive thoughts. The majority of us experience them without any...
10 Nov 202328min
How black holes’ even stranger siblings could be the source of dark matter, with Carlo Rovelli
These days, largely thanks to science fiction movies, most of us will be familiar with the idea of black holes – regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escap...
6 Nov 202329min
How to beat burnout
Whether its from work, home life or just general pressure, more and more people are suffering from burnout. But what is it, and how can you beat it? We spoke to Sarah Boss, clinical director at The Ba...
3 Nov 202324min
Why are the world's plants disappearing – and can we save them?
In October, Kew Gardens released a report inspired by a dream of Charles Darwin’s. Described as the most comprehensive plant database ever produced, the State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023 repo...
30 Okt 202332min
The future of panda conservation
There can be few animals as iconic and instantly recognisable as pandas. The black and white bears are beloved the world over thanks to their distinctive appearance, entertaining personalities and rel...
26 Okt 202330min
Becoming an artist with robotics and AI
Sougwen Chung is one of the TIMES 100 most influential people in AI. Through the use of AI, robotics and other forms of futuristic tech, she creates mindblowing artwork. But how does she do it, what a...
22 Okt 202329min
