Exploring the safety concerns of aspartame as a possible carcinogen and the influence of the beverage industry. Discusses conflicting studies, industry funding of research, and biases in food and nutrition studies. Provides advice on evaluating research and mentions a women's marathon event.

This podcast explores the impact of swearing on pain tolerance, the connection between swearing and brain activity, and the benefits of swearing in conveying emotions. It also mentions the formation of Team Milk and the inaugural Every Woman's Marathon.

The podcast discusses the importance of encryption in protecting private information online, the history and significance of encryption in finance, the early days of cryptography and public key encryption, the reliance on mathematical functions for encryption, the security of internet encryption and the potential impact of quantum computers, and the future of building lives and relationships online with encryption

Scientists discover new ecosystems thriving on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, raising questions about the survival and interactions of these species. The podcast also discusses advertisements, insufficient retirement savings, and the implications of plastic pollution on ocean ecosystems. It highlights the role of plastic waste as a habitat for coastal species and emphasizes the importance of rallying together to fight plastic pollution.

The podcast explores using sound as a tool to measure the health of rainforests, including studying bird counts, analyzing animal sounds to measure biodiversity, and identifying frog vocalizations. It discusses the challenges faced by scientists in understanding and conserving rainforests, and the potential use of AI in monitoring biodiversity. The importance of baseline information about a healthy rainforest is highlighted, along with resources for supporting the podcast.

The podcast explores the mystery of a strange golden egg found at the bottom of the ocean, the role of hard-shelled eggs in the transition to land, and various mysteries surrounding eggs. It also tackles the age-old question of the chicken or the egg and reveals the answer attributed to Professor Mike Benton.

The James Webb Space Telescope unveils a cosmic mystery, revealing mature and bright galaxies that formed earlier than expected. There is a debate around whether these galaxies are supermassive black holes, challenging our understanding of the universe. Scientists are studying deep field images and chemical signatures to unravel the mysteries of the early universe. The podcast explores the ongoing pursuit to understand the complexities of the universe.

An expedition to Antarctica reveals seismic readings that uncover a hidden part of our planet. Discover the underground mountains and unique layers around the Earth's core. The hosts review the Sonos Move speaker before exploring theories about the origin of these mountains. Investigate the intriguing discovery of enormous low shear velocity provinces below Africa and the Pacific.

This podcast discusses the weaponization of uncertainty in relation to climate change, exploring the historical involvement of the oil industry. It delves into tactics used by oil companies to create doubt and hinder progress on climate change. The hosts also explore the challenges of evaluating uncertainty in science and emphasize the importance of viewing uncertainty as humility rather than doubt.

Exploring the challenges and ambitions of living in space, including weightlessness, radiation, and isolation. Discussing technologies and strategies for long-term space survival, such as drugs and lunar bases in caves. Highlighting the value of astronauts in space exploration and the risks and rewards of living in space.