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633 episodes transcribedIn this episode we speak to Alexandra Horowitz, professor of canine cognition at Barnard College, Columbia University and author of Inside of a Dog –...
It goes without saying that breasts get a lot of attention. But less focus is given to the science behind them: why do we have them? Why are they all...
From HG Well’s The Time Machine, to Doctor Who and Back to the Future, time travel has become a beloved staple of science fiction. But will humans eve...
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Artificial intelligence has seeped into the art world, creating incredible paintings, winning art competitions, and turning amateurs into Picasso. But...
Ever had an ‘aha’ moment? The point where your thoughts somehow finally coalesce into a revelation? Or have you ever wondered where your creative impu...
Have you ever struggled to put that packet of biscuits back in the cupboard after opening them? Or found yourself dialling for your favourite takeaway...
As space travel becomes more common, questions are being raised over laws in space, how it will be split up amongst countries and even the risk of pot...
Out-of-body experiences have long fascinated humans, with accounts of people feeling as if they’ve floated above their own bodies going back thousands...
About 1 in 10 people in the UK have dyslexia, which is a neurological difference that can result in difficulties learning to read and write. But what...
In the not too distant future, we could all be wearing wearables that scan our brain waves, understanding how we feel, think and act. Before then, aut...
Hay fever is something huge parts of the population deal with every year, but what actually causes it, is it genetic and is it something that is faced...
The idea of the multiverse, a hypothetical group of coexisting multiple universes, has long been a staple of science fiction books and movies but the...
Your body clock, or circadian rhythm, doesn’t just influence your energy levels throughout the day. Recent studies have revealed that your internal ti...
When the University of Leuven professor of theoretical physics Thomas Hertog first met famed cosmologist Stephen Hawking he found himself confronted w...
Over time, we have become infected with various viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, which have had a huge impact on our evolution and history....
At one time or another it’s likely that we’ve all experienced the profound effect that engaging with art can have on us. Be it listening to a favourit...
If you suffer from insomnia, you’ve probably heard the same old advice before: don’t drink caffeine in the afternoon, get plenty of exercise during th...
BBC’s Wild Isles, presented by Sir David Attenborough, is currently showing on Sunday evenings. The series showcases British wildlife, shining a light...
What happens when fearsome predators like tigers, lions and crocodiles live alongside humans? Ecologist Adam Hart explores how conservation works when...
