The future of humanity
This week, we chat to theoretical physicist Michio Kaku about the future of humanity, how we're going to terraform Mars, why the modern space race will change life on Earth, and why aliens probably wo...
28 Feb 201841min
How emotions are made
This week, we chat to neuroscientist Lisa Feldmann Barrett about what happens in our brains when we create emotions, how to control them, and what this means for the future of artificial intelligence....
21 Feb 201842min
The London Fatberg + Why you should break up with your phone
This month, we’re talking about how the Museum of London acquired a piece of the London Fatberg as their new exhibit, and asked them how they’ll keep it “fresh”. We also talk to author Catherine Price...
14 Feb 201843min
How plants can survive space missions and Chernobyl
The world seems to be going ever more nuclear, but what effect could radiation – from bombs or nuclear meltdowns – have on animals and plants? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
1 Feb 201825min
Christmas lectures past and present
Since they were launched by Michael Faraday in 1825, the Royal Institution’s Christmas lectures have become as synonymous with the festive season as mince pies and sherry. In this month’s podcast we l...
21 Dec 201746min
Building a base on the Moon, and crafting believable sci-fi
If you love science fiction then you’re in for a treat. This month, we pick the brain of Andy Weir, author of the best-selling novel and film The Martian, about his new creation Artemis and how he cra...
8 Dec 201736min
Why we love pets and why strangers help each other
When she was 19, a stranger saved Dr Abigail Marsh’s life. Because of that moment, Dr Marsh work studies the psychology of people who help total strangers. We talked to her about the real-life superh...
2 Nov 201742min
Psychosis, realism and video games
In the first half of this episode we ask Dr Stephen Hall, a climate and infrastructure researcher, whether the 2040 petrol and diesel car ban will really clean up the air we breathe. In the second par...
12 Okt 201744min
