Future of transportation, with Paris Marx
Will we soon see self-driving cars and fancy city automation? Or will existing transport finally improve? We spoke to Paris Marx, author of the book Road to Nowhere to find out what the future of tran...
10 Mars 202327min
Earth’s inner core, with Dr Jessica Irving
A recent study carried out at Peking University has found that Earth’s inner core, a giant ball of iron located in the middle of the planet, is slowing down its rotation. But what exactly does this me...
6 Mars 202325min
Snakes, with Prof Mark O’Shea
Whether you love them or are frightened of them, you cannot deny that snakes are fascinating, adaptable creatures. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, and occupy all sorts of habitats...
3 Mars 202345min
The extraordinary psychology of Déjà vu, with Dr Akira O'Connor
Sorry if we’ve already asked, but do you know what causes déjà vu? Or why you experience it less as you get older? Just in case you're unsure, we got the answers from Dr Akira O’Connor, senior psychol...
27 Feb 202330min
Winter storms, with Alex Deakin
Storm Otto caused havoc across Scotland last week. Yet it was unusual in that it was the first named storm to hit our shores this autumn and winter. Alex Deakin, a weather forecaster and meteorologi...
24 Feb 202316min
The science of lying, with Professor Richard Wiseman
Think you can tell when someone’s being dishonest with you? Think again. Richard Wiseman, a professor of the public understanding of psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and host of the new p...
20 Feb 202333min
Fungal infections, with Dr Rebecca Drummond
The World Health Organisation recently released a report stating that fungal infections currently kill around 2 million people a year and that they present a growing threat to human life. For anyone w...
17 Feb 202328min
How to get more time in your day, with Dr Ashley Whillans
Constantly feeling like you never have enough hours in your day? Then you’re actually experiencing what psychologists call ‘time famine’. And it could be having major implications on your health, happ...
13 Feb 202338min
