Episode 062 On this episode… Today we are going to look at a rare but fascinating neurological disorder: Synesthesia. And a remarkable form of blindness: Blindsight. That title, where did it come from? The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other...
Episode 061 On this episode… Question: Based on available resources what is the optimum population for planet Earth? Answer: The truth is it varies, depending on who you ask and how you ask. Overall the answers come in a range – around 1.5 billion to 2 billion...
Episode 060 On this episode… We are delighted to present the new edition of the Ig Nobel Prizes! The Ig Nobel Prizes are parodies of the Nobel Prizes given out each autumn for 10 unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research. They have been awarded since...
Episode 059 On this episode… Charming: Very pleasant or attractive We all know, from the first moment you walk into a room people are making judgements about how much they like you. And then there are the charmers, most of us have come across them at some point...
Episode 058 On this episode… Yes, we are talking about water. It’s been called the ‘next oil’. In the coming decades, the supply of water has the potential to influence geopolitics, diplomacy and even conflict. The Rule of 3s – Survival basics...
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