The Science or Fiction Podcast

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We interview researchers to separate the science from the fiction in news headlines. Catch new episodes on the first Monday of the month.

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Episode Date
Live! Why don't scientists look like me?
Aug 05, 2026
Are ultra-processed foods harming our health?
May 12, 2026
Are chatbots making us lonely?
Mar 02, 2026
Rewind: Can embracing winter improve mental health?
Feb 02, 2026
Can gene therapy cure Huntington's disease?
Dec 04, 2025
Is sleep important for the brain?
Nov 05, 2025
What is a brain-computer interface, and can it read your mind?
Sep 01, 2025
How do we address inequalities in chronic pain treatment?
Aug 18, 2025
What does it mean to live with chronic pain?
Aug 12, 2025
Why is diversity important in science?
Apr 18, 2025
Can embracing winter improve mental health?
Dec 03, 2024
Live! Self-diagnosing ADHD: social media, statistics and everything in-between
Nov 04, 2024
What happens to the brain during pregnancy?
Oct 07, 2024
Is problematic smartphone use affecting mental health?
Sep 02, 2024
Is AI a threat to elections?
Jun 30, 2024
Under Review: Behind The Podcast with Mariam Shah
Jun 03, 2024
Why does the gender pay gap persist in higher education, and how can we eliminate it?
May 05, 2024
How does science make the headlines?
Apr 01, 2024
Is social prescribing the prescription for youth mental health?
Mar 04, 2024
Mental health in Punjabi communities: what insights does charity research reveal?
Feb 04, 2024
About us + highlights
Jan 01, 2024
Why are young people lonely, and what can we do about it?
Dec 04, 2023
How can we understand mental health and mental illness?
Nov 09, 2023
Are young people facing a climate anxiety crisis?
Oct 02, 2023
Does mindfulness training reduce anxiety for young people?
Nov 07, 2022
Has the prevalence of eating disorders increased since the COVID-19 pandemic?
Oct 17, 2022
Does social media use damage young people's mental health?
Oct 02, 2022