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In Unfit for Purpose, biologist and broadcaster Adam Hart explores the mismatch between our fundamental biology and the modern world we have created. In each chapter Adam reveals the many ways in which biological adaptations that evolved to help us survive and thrive now work against us. For example, in the modern world stress is a killer, but how did 'fight or flight' instincts turn from life-savers to life-takers? Obesity might be a disease now, but is it really just a troublesome side-effect of our complex evolutionary past?

Welcome to The Personality Test, the panel show in which a brand new host takes the chair for every episode to present a quiz entirely themed around themselves. Each gets to run the show by their own rules, devising topics and queries based on their life, whims, fancies and past glories. Among the showbiz celebrities in the hot seat are Gyles Brandreth, Jennie Bond, Antony Worrall Thompson, Esther Rantzen, Janet Street-Porter and Edwina Currie, while the rounds include Love It Or Hate It, True or False, That Special Day and Life's a Pitch.

Hosted by Brian Harte and Adam Eltarhoni. We will be discussing everything from investing your money in real estate, stocks, crypto, art, comics, NFTs, sporting cards, and anything else that can generate a return on your capital. We will have special guests who are considered the best in their industry. Let’s talk money.

The long history of science is illuminated by eureka moments - occasional and startling breakthroughs that change the way we think about ourselves and our universe. Adam Hart-Davis guides us through the history of science by examining 16 of the most formative years for our understanding of astronomy, medicine, biology, space and time. Episodes include 1965, in which Adam examines how mankind's peculiar gift for self-destruction fuelled the race to the moon. He leafs through a book published in 1628, which described, for the first time, how blood circulates around the human body.

Building new foundations for youth and community work block by block! Join host Nathan, youth worker Tracy, and developer Adam as they explore youth and community work through the lens of Minecraft. This podcast follows Bridging Worlds – a research project reimagining youth work by combining outdoor learning with digital play in Minecraft. Each episode delves into themes of nature, digital engagement, and supporting neurodiverse young people in both physical and virtual environments. Whether you're a youth or community worker, teacher, parent, or young person, this podcast offers ...