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What can we learn from wastewater?
Sewage testing could help stop the spread of disease
Why does grief leave me feeling this way?
Grief can be crippling. Why have we evolved to be so affected by loss?
Why do we gossip?
Are we hardwired to seek out salacious stories and can we harness gossip for good?
If a tree falls in a forest does it make a sound?
If a tree falls in a forest, and there’s no-one there to hear it, does it make a sound?
Do animals use medicine?
Find out how animals cure their illnesses
Can space exploration be environmentally friendly?
Are the space junk and carbon footprint issues of extra-terrestrial endeavours solvable?
How does my mind talk to my body?
The nerve connecting mind and body
Why does it feel so good to swear?
How swearing relieves pain and helps us bond with others
Why do men rule the world?
Listener Paula from Kenya wants to know why men rule the world
Can we build houses from living trees?
Treehouses are magical but are they viable dwellings for modern living?