Caroline Steele

In this engaging discussion, Caroline Steele, a BBC science journalist, shares new research highlights while Daniel Levitin, a cognitive psychologist and neuroscientist, explores music's therapeutic potential. They delve into how caffeine affects our bodies, especially children, and the risks linked to energy drinks. Levitin discusses how rhythm can aid in stuttering and Parkinson's rehabilitation by restoring timing. The duo also touches on music's role in dopamine release and its effectiveness as a complement to traditional medicine.

Dr. Geraldine Jowett, a reproductive biologist at Cambridge, and Emily Jackson, a law professor at LSE, delve into groundbreaking research where skin cells are transformed into early-stage human embryos. They discuss the implications for infertility treatments, ethical concerns, and necessary legal changes. Journalist David Hambling examines modern drone technologies and the concept of a 'drone wall' for defense, while Caroline Steele highlights recent scientific discoveries, including a potential nitrogen atmosphere on an exoplanet and a new vaccine for koalas.

In this discussion, Professor Francesca Cordeiro reveals how a bionic eye implant helps blind patients regain their ability to read. Brenna Hassett shares groundbreaking techniques for extracting hormones from ancient remains, shedding light on early human reproduction. Stephen Burt highlights the vital role of manual rainfall observations in climate science, emphasizing the human touch in data collection. Science broadcaster Caroline Steele introduces intriguing stories, including Martian ice formation and induced menstruation in mice, captivatingly bridging the past and future of scientific discovery.