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Football players are faster than ever before. But in a game where every tiny decision counts, elite clubs are turning to neuroscience to understand how players can think, decide and perform even faste
2026-07-16
When did you learn to ride a bike? Perhaps you learnt as a child and have not cycled for a long time. Well don't worry, you can pick it up again quickly – it's just like riding a bike! And if you have
2026-07-09
What is the rudest email you have ever received? We all deal with emails on a daily basis, but sometimes people can write them too quickly, without thinking enough about how it makes the other person
2026-07-02
Experts discuss making family mealtimes stress-free despite children's eating habits.
2026-06-25
Parents worry about children's screen time; experts suggest intentional use and higher standards.
2026-06-18
What was the last thing you bought? And can you remember why you bought that particular thing, rather than something else? We all like to think we make rational, independent choices when we buy things
2026-06-11
This episode explores how poetry can deeply affect us, conveying powerful emotions and ideas.
2026-06-04
This episode explores living with debt, its challenges, and related vocabulary.
2026-05-28
This episode explores how city noise affects people and introduces ways to make urban areas quieter.
2026-05-21
Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but de
2026-05-14