The World, the Universe and Us

The World, the Universe and Us

New Scientist

5 episodes

Episodes

Why Humans Like Bigger Breasts - And a New Way to Augment Them
Aug 25, 2026 · 13m
This episode explores a new breast augmentation technique using a patient’s own fat cells and a dissolvable 3D-printed scaffold, marking the first clinical trial participant in Australia.
ADHD Is Not a Myth - What the Science Really Says
Aug 21, 2026 · 33m
Hosts Dr.
Wildfires Changed Human Evolution - Is It Happening Again?
Aug 17, 2026 · 16m
This episode explores how environmental fluctuations and wildfires in East Africa 1.
New Treatment Saves Children With Terminal Brain Cancer
Aug 11, 2026 · 12m
This episode explores TAAT, a new immunotherapy showing promise for treating deadly pediatric brain tumors by training immune cells to attack cancer without genetic modification.
Latitude Special: Why Festivals Make You Live Longer; Clearing Alzheimer’s Proteins from the Brain;Clouds Made of Rocks and Rubies; Orcas Blow Up Giant Fish
Aug 5, 2026 · 49m
Recorded live at Latitude Festival, this episode features astrophysicist Hannah Wakeford, neuropsychologist Catherine Loveday, and musician Steve Prittie.
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