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Oct 19, 2023 • 16min

Could AI help diagnose schizophrenia?

Neuroscientist and psychiatrist Matthew Nour discusses how AI could diagnose schizophrenia by analyzing speech patterns, its potential impact on psychiatry, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI in healthcare.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 16min

Scarier than lions: how fear of ‘super predator’ humans is shaping the animal kingdom

Conservation biologist Liana Zanette discusses her research showing that humans are now the super predator, inciting more fear in wild animals than even lions. Topics explored include the ecological consequences of human hunting, the reactions of wildlife to human voices and lion voices, elephants' responses to lions and humans, and the ecological impact of humans on the animal kingdom.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 20min

Inside the UK’s first gaming disorder clinic

Learn about the UK's first gaming disorder clinic and their efforts to help those impacted. Explore the definition and personal experiences of gaming disorder. Discover the challenges faced with gaming addiction during the pandemic. Understand the severity of gaming addiction and the role of the gaming industry. Discuss treatment techniques used and the need for a prevalence survey.
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Oct 10, 2023 • 19min

What’s really going on with Paris’s bedbug crisis?

The podcast explores the recent bedbug crisis in Paris, discussing the psychological impact on residents, the increase in infestations in schools and private companies, and the global concern surrounding the rise of bedbugs. It also highlights the study on the psychological impact of bedbugs, government response to the crisis, and concerns about funding for the Paris Olympics.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 21min

All the news and science from the Nobel Prizes

Guardian science correspondents Linda Geddes, Nicola Davis, and Hannah Devlin discuss the science behind the Nobel Prizes. They cover topics such as mRNA technology, attosecond pulses of light, and the discovery of quantum dots with potential applications in TV screens and medical imaging.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 21min

Everything you need to know about the menopause

Dr. Louise Newson debunks myths and discusses challenges of diagnosing perimenopause and menopause. The podcast explores the duration of the menopausal transition and impact of hormone deficiency. It also discusses the relationship between menopause and women's health, highlighting the impact on diseases like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia. Hormone replacement therapy as a way to address hormonal imbalance is addressed, along with concerns about breast cancer risk.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 17min

Could we end migraines for good?

This podcast explores the impact of migraines, including a government minister's resignation. It discusses the symptoms and variations of migraines, potential triggers, gender disparity, mood disorders, and advancements in research and treatment. It also explores new drugs and targets for migraines and offers optimism for the future of migraine treatments.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 15min

Deja vu’s lesser-known opposite: why do we experience jamais vu?

Explore the concept of Jamais Vu, a phenomenon where something familiar feels unfamiliar. Discusses personal experiences and the relationship between Jamais Vu and memory. Explores the terminology, experiment, and causes of Deja Vu and Jamais Vu. Examines the link between Deja Vu and Jamais Vu, proposing a misfiring of a familiarity signal in the brain. Questions whether Deja Vu is an error or a normal memory process.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 15min

The mystery of Europe’s heat death hotspot

Investigating Europe's heat death hotspot in Osijek, Croatia. Exploring factors such as temperature, green spaces, healthcare, age demographic, wetland humidity, local diet, and past trauma. Lack of awareness and adaptation to extreme heat in Osijek and Croatia. Need for cities in Europe to address neglected environmental health issues. Challenges of the European environment correspondent job and the impact of climate change on the Mediterranean diet.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 17min

Will our bees survive the Asian hornet invasion?

This podcast explores the arrival and impact of Asian hornets in the UK, focusing on their threat to bee populations. It discusses the government's response to the invasion, the importance of tackling invasive species, and strategies for coping with environmental changes in Europe.

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