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Maths

Podcast: Can we trust maths? – with Kit Yates

This month we hear from Kit Yates about the maths of medicine, crime and the media, exploring real-world data from his book,

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Art, culture and society

Podcast: Conspiracy theories – with expert panel

A panel of psychologists and sociologists discuss why conspiracy theories arise, how they can affect people’s political beliefs

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History of science

Podcast: Einstein on the run – with Andrew Robinson

Andrew Robinson tells the story of how Britain became the a refuge for Einstein from rumoured assassination by Nazi agents.

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Podcast Cannabis Leaves
Biology and the human body

Podcast: Medical cannabis - with professor Mike Barnes

As of November 2018, NHS doctors can legally prescribe cannabis. So why is it still hard for doctors to do so?

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Podcast Busy night in Times square
Brain

Podcast: How advertising works – with Rory Sutherland

Rory Sutherland uses case studies from the world's biggest brands to reveal our understanding of 'Psycho-logic'

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Technology and engineering

Podcast: Handprints on Hubble – with Kathryn D Sullivan

Kathryn D Sullivan recounts how the team of astronauts, engineers and flight controllers helped launch, rescue and maintain

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Biology and the human body

Podcast: Using forensic anthropology to solve crimes – with Sue Black

Forensic anthropologist Sue shares examples of her breakthrough work on real-life events, and examines how our life’s history is

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Podcast Colourful Galaxy
Physics

Podcast: How to make a universe – with Harry Cliff

Physicist Harry Cliff explains how the Universe is made, drawing on experimental data from the Large Hadron Collider and labs

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Brain

Podcast: What is love? – with Laura Mucha & Kate Devlin

Does love at first sight exist? How does your attachment style influence how you love? This month we hear from lawyer-turned

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Podcast People riding a roller coaster
Technology and engineering

Podcast: How to design a rollercoaster – with Brendan Walker

Brendan Walker explains how he designs rollercoasters to induce thrill, priming our bodies’ innate responses through sounds

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