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The art of food branding

Why do brands have such power over us? Ruth Alexander talks to the designers influencing your...

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Why is saffron so expensive?

Saffron - the world's most expensive spice - is treasured for its rich aroma, vibrant colour, and...

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SC EP:1138 The Joker Laugh

Kris writes " In early January I decided to head to RMNP west of Estes Park to hike up and...

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North sea ship crash, and super spuds

On this edition of the Naked Scientists Podcast, what are the potential environmental impacts of...

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The mounting misgivings over microplastics

In this edition of The Naked Scientists, what threat do microplastics pose to our health, and the...

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Tiny satellite sets new record for secure quantum communication

00:46 Microsatellite makes messaging secureA tiny satellite has enabled quantum-encrypted...

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Better Left Alone? | Real Ghost Stories Online

Some heirlooms are priceless—until someone with sticky fingers decides they want it more. When...

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Haunted by a dare: the shadows of blackwater | into the paranormal

On this episode, we dig into the chilling tale of a young outcast in the small mining town of...

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What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe

Dark energy, the mysterious force powering the expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening...

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Naïm ouldali and anna giolito on dexamethasone for paediatric pneumococcal meningitis

Dr Anna Giolito and Professor Naïm Ouldali join Josefine Gibson to discuss their latest research...

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Coaching through burnout with hazel anderson-turner

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 17 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here....

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Coeliac disease in children (2nd edition)

This episode covers coeliac disease in children. Written notes can be found at...

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Can i save money and save the planet?

Experts say we need to be 40 per cent more energy efficient to meet our climate goals. Is that...

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From metrics to market: data strategies to succeed in retail

Spins and NielsenIQ representatives shared strategies for retail success, including boosting...

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Why we love noodles

What makes a noodle? Is it the shape? The ingredients? In this programme Devina Gupta explores...

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SC EP1135: They Won't Leave My Daughter Alone

Jackalynn writes "I've been listening to your show for a few months now, I know you mainly...

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Incoming: what happens when the next asteroid hits Earth?

This week, we're examining NEOs - near-Earth objects - asking whether any of them might be on a...

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Earliest crafted bone tools date back 1.5 million years

00:46 Ancient humans made bone tools 1.5 million years agoA 1.5-million-year-old cache of...

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Biomass, living on Mars, and incoming asteroids!

Incoming! NASA's acting head of planetary defence, Kelly Fast, discusses asteroids, YR2 and how...

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Your Mind on Movies

By one estimate we spend a fifth of our lives watching movies or TV. In fact, we consume...

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If I hadn't had any vaccinations, would I be here?

Dan wants to know what the likelihood is of him being here if neither him, his parents, nor his...

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Wild Swimming with Greg and Jules

The actors have become regular wild swimmers in recent years. In their latest BBC Scotland TV...

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Sir Magdi Yacoub on pioneering heart transplant surgery

What does it take to earn the nickname, ‘The Leonardo da Vinci of heart surgery’? That's the...

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