Is Obesity a Choice? The Genetics of Human Appetite
Geneticist Giles Yeo explores the complex relationship between genetics and obesity, challenging the notion that obesity is simply a matter of personal choice or willpower.
Are DNA Testing Kits Good? - Benefits and Concerns
Explore the science, accuracy, and ethical implications of at-home DNA testing kits with experts in genetic genealogy, evolutionary genetics, and scientific publishing.
Harnessing the Power of Immunology to Heal Ourselves
Explore the complex interplay between immunology and microbes, uncovering potential for novel medicines and therapies. Learn how immune responses in the gut are triggered by infection or inflammation.
Microorganisms: The Future of Food, Fuel and Pharmaceuticals
Explore how microorganisms can revolutionize food production, energy sources, and pharmaceutical development. Learn about their potential to address global challenges and shape our future.
What Made Our Universe?
Explore the composition and origins of our universe with cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. Discover galaxy filaments, dark matter, and the fundamental forces shaping cosmic structures in this fascinating talk.
Investigating the Periodic Table with Experiments
Celebrate 150 years of the Periodic Table through exciting demonstrations exploring elements from Argon to Zinc. Dr. Peter Wothers presents a captivating journey through chemistry's fundamental building blocks.
How to Cope with Living on Mars - Panel Discussion on Human Martian Society
Experts discuss the challenges of living on Mars, including psychological pressures, space law, and medicine, exploring how a Martian society might function and adapt to its unique environment.
Why Space Itself May Be Quantum in Nature
Jim Baggott explores Loop Quantum Gravity, an alternative to string theory that suggests space itself is quantum in nature, aiming to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Upgrading the Particle Physics Toolkit - The Future Circular Collider
Explore the proposed Future Circular Collider, a 100km particle accelerator that could revolutionize physics by probing dark matter, antimatter, and beyond the Standard Model.
How Can Chemistry Make Our Society More Sustainable?
Explore how chemistry and catalysts can create a more sustainable society, focusing on waste-powered transport and carbon dioxide conversion challenges.
What is Regenerative Medicine?
Experts discuss cutting-edge regenerative medicine, exploring smart materials for bone healing, kidney restoration, and diabetes reversal, as well as the potential of stem cells in medical treatments.
How Can Science Be More Open?
Alice Williamson explores the open science movement, discussing its benefits, challenges, and potential to revolutionize research accessibility and efficiency for both academics and the public.
Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Quantum Physics is Different
Explore the true meaning of quantum theory, debunking misconceptions and revealing how its counterintuitive principles shape our world in this enlightening talk by science writer Philip Ball.
PTSD, Psychological Trauma and Head Injuries: New Brain Imaging Insights
Neuroscientists explore cutting-edge brain imaging and olfactory research to understand psychological trauma, head injuries, and PTSD, revealing new insights into memory triggers and brain function.
How Far Can We Push the Human Body? - Exploring Human Resilience and Medical Advancements
Explore the remarkable resilience of human bodies and modern medicine's impact on pushing physical limits in extreme environments, with insights from cardiologist Dr Rohin Francis.
The First Billion Years of the Universe
Explore the early Universe's mysteries, from the Big Bang to the first stars. Learn about unusual cosmic phenomena and their impact on our understanding of the Universe today.
The Human Cosmos - Humanity's Relationship with the Night Sky
Explore humanity's profound connection to the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern scientific breakthroughs, and how celestial awe shapes our art, beliefs, and understanding of the universe.
Computation and the Fundamental Theory of Physics
Stephen Wolfram explores using computational systems to develop a new fundamental theory of physics, discussing discoveries and innovations in science, technology, and business over four decades.
John Tyndall - The Physicist Who Proved the Greenhouse Effect
Explore John Tyndall's diverse scientific contributions, from diamagnetism to the greenhouse effect, and his impact on modern environmental concerns and communication technology.
A Decade of Discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider
Scientists from ALICE, ATLAS, CMS, and LHCb experiments reflect on a decade of discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider, discussing key findings and future research prospects in particle physics.
A Brief History of Stephen Hawking
Explore Stephen Hawking's life, scientific discoveries, and personal stories through the eyes of his longtime friend and collaborator, Leonard Mlodinow, in this engaging talk.