How AI is going to transform the classroom
The Royal Institution has been putting on the science spectacles for children known as the...
37:44
Chris Packham wants you to be a scientist – and then forget the science
In this episode, we hear about Chris Packham’s guide to saving the planet. Think of the most...
36:46
How using science can make you a better cook
Never mind so-called molecular gastronomy. Even without Michelin-Starred chefs’ use of...
34:39
Inside the brain of a thrill seeker
Whether its jumping out of planes or climbing giant mountains, some people live for the thrill....
30:01
Why we find cuteness so appealing
Why do so many of us find babies, kittens and puppies so cute? How did the now-widespread...
19:24
Intrusive thoughts – why we get them and how to cope with them
Do you ever find yourself going about your daily business when suddenly an unpleasant thought...
26:39
How black holes’ even stranger siblings could be the source of dark matter, with Carlo Rovelli
These days, largely thanks to science fiction movies, most of us will be familiar with the idea...
26:31
Whether its from work, home life or just general pressure, more and more people are suffering...
21:19
Why are the world's plants disappearing – and can we save them?
In October, Kew Gardens released a report inspired by a dream of Charles Darwin’s. Described as...
28:42
The future of panda conservation
There can be few animals as iconic and instantly recognisable as pandas. The black and white...
27:05
Becoming an artist with robotics and AI
Sougwen Chung is one of the TIMES 100 most influential people in AI. Through the use of AI,...
26:04
How the successful return of beavers to UK rivers is a positive argument for rewilding
Around a decade ago, beavers were spotted in the rivers of southwest England for the first time...
29:26
How learning to fail better can help us to succeed
Not all failures are equal. In fact, some of them can present us with valuable opportunities to...
27:48
Will we be able to have babies in space?
Future human races may indeed live extra-terrestrial lives. But how will we reproduce and...
29:03
Can AI ever really be ethical?
Artificial intelligence has grown drastically in recent years, entering everything from art to...
34:17
What clean energy will look like after renewables
When it comes to the climate crisis, energy is one of the biggest and most complex topics. To...
26:59
If we learnt anything from the COVID-19 pandemic it was that, as a society, we owe a huge debt to...
30:30
Sustainability Special – Why ‘biodegradable’ doesn’t mean what you think
We humans depend on the Earth’s natural resources for our very existence so it’s vital that we...
30:41
Sustainability Special - The potential of smart materials
We humans depend on the Earth’s natural resources for our very existence so it’s vital that we...
27:44
Sustainability Special - Solving the world’s plastic pollution problem
We humans depend on the Earth’s natural resources for our very existence so it’s vital that we...
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