602 Episodes

  1. Why we find cuteness so appealing

    Published: 11/13/2023

  2. Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to cope with them

    Published: 11/10/2023

  3. How black holes’ even stranger siblings could be the source of dark matter, with Carlo Rovelli

    Published: 11/6/2023

  4. How to beat burnout

    Published: 11/3/2023

  5. Why are the world's plants disappearing – and can we save them?

    Published: 10/30/2023

  6. The future of panda conservation

    Published: 10/26/2023

  7. Becoming an artist with robotics and AI

    Published: 10/22/2023

  8. How the successful return of beavers to UK rivers is a positive argument for rewilding

    Published: 10/19/2023

  9. How learning to fail better can help us to succeed

    Published: 10/15/2023

  10. Will we be able to have babies in space?

    Published: 10/12/2023

  11. Can AI ever really be ethical?

    Published: 10/8/2023

  12. What clean energy will look like after renewables

    Published: 10/5/2023

  13. The future of drug discovery

    Published: 10/1/2023

  14. Sustainability Special – Why ‘biodegradable’ doesn’t mean what you think

    Published: 9/28/2023

  15. Sustainability Special - The potential of smart materials

    Published: 9/24/2023

  16. Sustainability Special - Solving the world’s plastic pollution problem

    Published: 9/21/2023

  17. Sustainability Special – How can we make our food more secure?

    Published: 9/17/2023

  18. What mass extinctions can teach us about the future of life on Earth

    Published: 9/14/2023

  19. Neil DeGrasse Tyson explains the Universe’s greatest mysteries

    Published: 9/10/2023

  20. The bizarre science of cat behaviour

    Published: 9/7/2023

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