Solid list. What do you think? The world, the universe and us: The 5 worst ideas of the 21st century – and how they went wrong Episode webpage: www.newscientist.com Media file: tracking.swap.fm/track/YfZO4t...

Eat garlic to smell better? Science Quickly: Want to smell more attractive? Try these foods Episode webpage: www.sciencequickly.com Media file: traffic.megaphone.fm/SAM286295801...

It's easy to be cynical about the AI chiefs but Demis always comes across as thoughtful & genuine. Big Technology Podcast: Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: AI's Next Breakthroughs, AGI Timeline, Google's AI Glasses Bet Episode webpage: www.bigtechnology.com Media file: pdst.fm/e/tracking.s...

Science Quickly: What is consciousness, really? Pretty good overview of a complex topic in just a quarter of an hour. Episode webpage: www.sciencequickly.com Media file: traffic.megaphone.fm/SAM834953145...

CrowdScience: Can we turn deserts green? Interesting idea, tackle rising sea level and re-green the deserts. But there are huge problems to overcome. Episode webpage: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... Media file: open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...

Interesting take on what AI can and can't do to progress medical as science shared by @scientificdiscovery.dev

A lot of YouTubers tell us that a successful business has to provide a solution to a problem. @richardjmurphy.bsky.social explains that the other way is to convince consumers that they have a problem that their product solves - in other words, advertising makes you unhappy by design.

Cancer therapy that killed. Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford: "Captain Kirk Forgot to put the Machine on Stun" Episode webpage: omny.fm/shows/cautio... Media file: podtrac.com/pts/redirect...

Jaw dropping The News Agents: The secret court that silenced The News Agents...until now Episode webpage: www.global.com Media file: episodes.captivate.fm/episode/956c...

Professor Gerdes always provides clear but detailed explanations. The contrast between Russia (targeting civilians) and Ukraine (causing multiple millions $$$ to military targets).

Always worth listening/viewing @sathnam.bsky.social output, especially when the full documentary is free on YouTube 😀

The If You're Listening YouTube channel (@abcnewsnetau.bsky.social) has some excellent videos. For example, I can't fault the analysis here. The alignment of Trump's actions with Russian interests can be explained by Vladimir Putin's dream. @mattbevan.bsky.social 👏👏👏 youtu.be/SkEn86RIsOk?...

The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences has been used for decades. Science writer @preetisimransethi.bsky.social joins us to talk about where it came from, and how it might change.

Who JD Vance really is? youtube.com/watch?v=HdTr...

"One day a computer will fit on a desk" - such imagination. They'll be saying next there will be powerful all-in-one computer and communication devices you can fit in your pocket! youtube.com/watch?v=sTdW...

Freakonomics Radio, The Downside of Disgust It’s a powerful biological response that has preserved our species for millennia, but is it time to dial down our disgust reflex? You can help fix things by chowing down on some delicious insects. shorturl.at/0cVn3

YOU could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds. If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen. It’s all about missing National Insurance years. Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know. open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...

Could Europe cover the gaps in the Ukraine defence if (when) the US stop military aid? Spoiler alert, no. The Briefing Room open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...

Elon Musk's Grok thinks Trump is a Russian asset

Does the leader of the free world have a chaotic mind? Watch what this psychiatrist says and decide for yourself youtube.com/watch?v=gMet...

Badenoch gone by the summer (after the May elections)? Get the TLDR from @tldrnews.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=GQ-6...

Nice idea, set up an alternative to Facebook, Instagram etc, but can anyone think of a thriving social media platform not run by the broligarchy 🤔 😉 youtube.com/watch?v=EM1-...

The Trump Vance ambush of Zelenski is almost like they want to hand Ukraine to Russia...

This is a great listen. Even if you think you know all about Alan Turin this Legacy from Wondery episode puts it in the context of the time and culture rss.art19.com/episodes/360...

Trump ratings tanking. @davidpakman.bsky.social points out that Trump's ratings are the lowest at this stage of the Presidency... other than Trump's first term. youtube.com/watch?v=q7Jq...

Most non-US commentators and many in the US that I've heard/read agree that the Zelenski-Trump-Vance meeting was a disaster AND that Zelenski was ambushed. Once again @philmoorhouse.bsky.social puts his finger on it youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_T...

Community and industrial decline #BBC Start the week Liverpool decline and regeneration Chinese ghost cities Corby's closed down steel industry environmental scandal www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Have any Kindle ebooks? Would you like to prevent them being forever tied to the Amazon ecosystem? Don't want to download them one at a time? Here is a simple guide to batch downloading (25 at a time). youtube.com/watch?v=EGJD...

If you have any Kindle books consider downloading and backing them up before the 26th Feb - you won't be able to after

Can the UK rejoin Europe, if so how? @quietriotpod.bsky.social's brilliant review of the possibilities & the pitfalls with @sturdyalex.bsky.social, @pimlicat.bsky.social & special guest @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social founder of Scientists for EU & chair of European Movement UK pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/r...

Boris Johnson, Russian spies, Brexit and a cover up at the highest level. Journalists @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and @peterjukes.bsky.social tell a jaw dropping tale. Sergei & The Westminster Spy Ring. Recommend listening. #Russia #Brexit #Democracy podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...

Some takes on DeepSeek R1 have been rather flawed but not @scifri.bsky.social who report the crucial points. Science Friday: Comparing DeepSeek’s AI To Other Models Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci... Media file: mgln.ai/e/14/pdst.fm...

Disease detection demonstrates the promise of AI. @scifri.bsky.social reports good news on breast cancer. Science Friday: How Lucy Runs On A Virtual Treadmill episode #ScienceSunday Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci... Media file: mgln.ai/e/14/pdst.fm...

Good overview of where we are with Quantum Computing from Science Friday Science Friday: What’s Next For Quantum Computing In 2025? #ScienceSunday Episode webpage: www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/sci... Media file: mgln.ai/e/14/pdst.fm...

The word 'symposium' comes from a Greek term for a drinking party, should you be looking for a truthful excuse to knock off early.

This is an excellent start to this series on revolutionary ideas featuring two excellent discussions, one with philosopher @leaypi.bsky.social and one with scientist @adamrutherford.bsky.social

Another of @timharford.bsky.social Cautionary Tales. This one an interview with author Kate Moore about her excellent book The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. Chilling how a public health danger was covered up and the battle for justice shorturl.at/HoGrA

Charles Darwin was stumped by peacocks brightly coloured tail feathers, both extravagant and cumbersome. According to his theory of evolution, some creatures were better equipped to survive in their particular environment than others. shorturl.at/7ru7Q

The @originstorypodcast.bsky.social read extracts from their book and discuss Trump's inauguration. chrt.fm/track/131A7G...

The French Human Rights League is asking the public to join them in a mass exodus of X on January 20 www.euronews.com/next/2025/01...

This is shocking. Elon turned on his friend - who knew Elon had a friend? @adammockler.bsky.social and the @meidastouch.com Network consistently provide insights into America that traditional media ignore.

Be more dog. Catching up with this series, Human Intelligence. @naomialderman.bsky.social is absolutely excellent. Entertaining and informative. The BBC at its best! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Two of the best people in broadcast media, @susiedent.com and @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social combine, and it's a joy!

The wonderful Simon Schama has a 3 part series starting soon. Simon Schama’s Story of Us: Who Are We Now? (BBC Two, Wednesday, January 8, 2025) And he'll be on #Radio4 Today that morning talking about it. www.memorabletv.com/news/simon-s...

Wow! Dr. Ben Miles is so engaging, entertaining and informative. In "Scientists Just Created a Potential Cure For Diabetes - Breakthrough Explained", Dr. Miles starts with a rapid explanation of medicine 1.0, 2.0 & 3.0 (where we are now). #ScienceSunday

Farage blames Tommy Robinson for the summer riots, Tice says he wants nothing to do with Robinson or his supporters - Reform UK are disowning Tommy Robinson and similar groups to win more support for future elections. But Elon Musk is aggressively backing Robinson. Says @philmoorhouse.bsky.social

MeidasTouch ( @meidastouch.com ) host Ben Meiselas reports on the urgent warning to right-wing politicians in the UK have sent to Trump that what he and Elon Musk are doing is backfiring on them.

In Letters From An American @hcrichardson.bsky.social outlines the success of Bidenomics, not just for the country as a whole, but for ordinary people in particular. Episode webpage: heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-2-... Media file: api.substack.com/feed/podcast...

About to partake in the world's favourite psychoactive drug - coffee. Here's why it is good for you. ZOE Science & Nutrition: ZOE's best health tips of 2024 - Part 1 Starting from: 00:22:56 Episode webpage: zoe.com Media file: pdst.fm/e/chrt.fm/tr...

Listening to the #BBC "Science In Action: 5 Years of Covid" is disconcerting. Hearing clips as it evolved reminds of the ideas and attitudes prevalent at the time. Roland Pease is such a good presenter. Episode webpage: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w... Media file: open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselecto...