2021-09-02 Is chimp politics like ours?
Introduction Just like humans, chimps are highly intelligent. They live in social groups, have leaders and a desire for power.…
2021-08-26 Making sense of the census
Introduction Millions of people have tried to trace their family history and discover how their ancestors lived hundreds of years…
2021-08-23 The fear of numbers
Introduction The fear of numbers might just be in our heads and we might have enough number knowledge to get…
2021-08-19 A future without doctors?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Sam will be discussing whether the revolution in artificial intelligence, often shortened to ‘AI’,…
2021-08-16 Lights! Camera! Kiss! – Intimacy on screen
Introduction Filming sex scenes or passionate kisses can be awkward for many actors. That’s when a new professional – the…
2021-08-12 Concussion in sport
Introduction Some sports, the so-called ‘full-contact’ sports like rugby, American football and boxing can be dangerous. Now, the truth about…
2021-08-09 Inside the head of Jeff Bezos
Introduction Jeff Bezos is currently the richest person in the world. But how does the founder of the web giant…
2021-08-05 The history of swimming
Introduction Swimming has many health benefits and since ancient times has been used to promote strength and wellbeing. But swimming’s…
2021-08-02 Do consumers care about carbon footprint?
Introduction In this programme, Neil and Sam will be looking at an idea to add a label showing the carbon…
2021-07-29 Are humans a messy species?
Introduction How do us humans compare with other animals when it comes to keeping ourselves and our environment clean? In…
2021-07-26 The loneliest man in history
Introduction Can you imagine being left in a capsule orbiting the Moon all by yourself, while your team mates go…
2021-07-22 The language of wine
Introduction For some, it’s a companion when it comes to relaxing at the end of a hard day. For others,…
2021-07-19 How colour affects us
Introduction Do red and yellow make you happy? Are you sad in a environment with a lot of blue? This…
2021-07-15 Flexible working
Introduction The coronavirus pandemic might have changed our attitude to work and people are more comfortable with working from home…
2021-07-08 Hypnotism
Introduction Either used for treating phobias or just for entertainment, hypnotism has always fascinated us. One question that’s often asked:…
2021-07-01 Saving the white rhinos
Introduction Northern white rhinos are extinct in the wild. Conservationists are working on an artificial breeding programme, using eggs from…
2021-06-24 Making old things last longer
Introduction The world creates more than two billion tonnes of rubbish every year – shouldn’t we start making it easier…
2021-06-17 Building rapport with others
Introduction Do you establish a good understanding and communication with other people? Do you find it easy to get on…
2021-06-10 Food superstitions
Introduction Have you ever blown out the candles on a birthday cake and made a wish? Or thrown rice over…
2021-06-03 The Rosetta Stone
Introduction In this programme, Rob and Sam talk about one of the most famous museum objects in the world, and…