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The science behind the stunning phenomenon of the Northern Lights

4/3/2025 • 28 min

The Northern Lights are surely one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena anyone can be lucky enough to witness occurring on planet Earth. But how exactly do solar winds breezing out of the Sun and hitting our planet’s atmosphere create the enchanting phosphorescent display that dances across the night sky? In this episode we speak to Tom Kerss an aurora chaser, a… Play episode

Food Science: How to become an expert baker through science
The biggest unsolved mysteries of the quantum realm
Food Science: The fascinating science of cheesemaking
How birds’ bizarre mating rituals have played a key role in their evolution
Food Science: How eating chocolate boosts your brain, heart and gut health
Why OCD is a serious, debilitating mental condition, not just a need for c…
How truth and honesty are key to tackling the climate crisis
How to combat uncertainty in a post-truth world
How AI is helping us to understand how our brains learn
What our coastlines can tell us about the planet’s past and future
How to see through misleading numbers and statistics
Prostate cancer: What is it and why is it so often missed?
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What meteorites tell us about life on Earth and the Universe
How psychology can help us see through propaganda
How psychology can help us unlock the power of saying ‘no’
How science is tackling one of the most common causes of sight loss
How our brains create our sense of self
How body image pressures lead to steroid use
Healthy Start: How small behavioural changes help manage stress
How music therapy can heal our bodies and brains
Healthy Start: How taking up new hobbies can boost your mental health
How science can help us tackle racism
Healthy Start: How to cut down your social media use
Why smell is our most underrated sense
Healthy Start: How to make goals and stick to them
The power of optimism
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What happens in your body when you eat
How to combat flooding
How belonging to tribes shapes our culture
The science of manipulation
How the internet shaped how we speak
Feeding the world’s growing population
How extinction can protect future animals
How opening our eyes, ears and noses can help us deepen our relationship w…
The psychology of anger
How to beat the winter blues
Why being cynical is harming your health
How to Hack Your Sleep: How not getting enough sleep affects your health
The genetic evolution and future of humankind
How to Hack Your Sleep: The science of bizarre sleep phenomena
The fascinating history of science
How to Hack Your Sleep: What to eat to get better sleep
How the James Webb Space Telescope is peering deeper into the cosmos than …
How to Hack Your Sleep: Optimising your body clock
How the history of all life on Earth is written in DNA, with Richard Dawki…
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How to keep your dog calm, safe and happy

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