How is the human brain so large?
A team at Cambridge has grown 3D “mini brains” from chimp, gorilla and human cells to discover the biological basis of our big brains.
Science & Technology
Can we bottle the scent of happiness?
New research into chemosignals is looking into how these scents, produced naturally by our bodies, could be harnessed to influence mood.
The Covid home test made from a humble coffee pod
The ingenious “CoroNaspresso” device uses a coffee machine capsule to test for Covid-19. Could it be mass produced?
The puzzle of nature’s building blocks
That ordinary matter in the Universe is made of just four building blocks is a truly astounding scientific achievement. But there is a peculiar twist.
How to fix the internet w/ Chris Bail
The head of the Polarization Lab gives us his cutting-edge insights on how to tackle tribalism online – and they're not what you might think.
Talking to ourselves
Inner voices shape human life. But can our interior experiences ever be the subject of scientific study?
A new era of ethical GM crops?
Progress in genetic engineering could help us feed the global poor and cope with climate chaos.
The Cosmos & Us w/ Jo Marchant
We're taken on a dazzling journey through the history of science, mythology and our relationship with the night sky.
Australia’s dance with death
Oz was founded on the idea of man doing battle with nature. With climate change, has the nation met its match?
Desire in the age of consent w/Katherine Angel
We talk to the author of "Tomorrow, Sex Will Be Good Again" about choice and desire in the #MeToo era, and the burden on women to know what they want.