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…
2021-05-27 Compassion fatigue
Introduction The suffering brought about by the coronavirus pandemic seems to be making people tired of feeling sorry for others…
2021-05-20 Hermits
Introduction Are you happy being all alone, in silence, for long periods of time? Some people love it! Neil and…
2021-05-17 When males are not needed
Introduction Many animals can reproduce without having sex. Does it bring any advantage to the species that do that? Neil…
2021-05-06 Mermaids
Introduction Half-human, half-fish creatures have captured the imagination of people in different parts of the world. Neil and Georgina talk…
2021-04-29 A quieter world
Introduction Whether it’s the natural sounds of birdsong or the beeping sound on a reversing lorry – noise is something…