Why do people risk death in pursuit of adventure?

Why do we choose to do things that could kill us?

• 23 mins

Why do we care where we come from?

The need to discover our past and what this tells us about ourselves

• 23 mins

Why aren’t more women in computer science?

Computing history is filled with the accomplishments of women. But where are they now?

• 23 mins

Schadenfreude

Why do we enjoy the misfortunes of others?

• 23 mins

Why should we work together?

Have we become obsessed with the idea of collaboration?

• 23 mins

Why do some people become hermits?

What makes people choose a life of isolation and silence?

• 24 mins

Why do we care so much about games?

Why do so many people care so much about their sports teams?

• 23 mins

Why does nature calm anxiety?

We find out how the natural world affects our mental health

• 22 mins

Why do we blend?

Blending is a distinctly human activity. Why do we do it?

• 23 mins

Why do funerals matter?

Why funerals matter so profoundly to us, as individuals and societies

• 24 mins

Why learn to be happy?

Happiness is a fundamental human desire, yet we often struggle to achieve it.

• 23 mins

Why do we (still) wear make-up?

What’s the power of make-up? Why can't many of us leave the house without it?

• 23 mins

Why are we so gloomy about the world?

Sandra Kanthal asks if human nature is wired to fixate on the downsides of life.

• 23 mins

Why do some people reject society?

Why do some people reject traditional forms of education, housing and even government?

• 24 mins

Why do we love camping?

Why do people ditch the comforts of modern life to go and sleep under the stars?

• 24 mins

Intuition: Why should we trust it?

What exactly is intuition? And why should we trust it?

• 24 mins

Intuition: Why should we be cautious of it?

Why do we get so attached to our intuitions? And can they mislead us?

• 23 mins

Why are we shy?

Why do we feel shy and what can we do about it?

• 23 mins

Why are we conscious of so little?

Why are humans conscious of so little of what goes on around us?

• 24 mins

Why are we conscious?

What evolutionary advantage does consciousness bestow upon us?

• 23 mins

Why do we cheat on our partners?

Could the answer lie in our DNA, our upbringing or our lack of self control?

• 24 mins

Why grandparents are important

Why do grandparents care for their grandchildren and what effect does it have on them?

• 24 mins

Why do we need to talk about men?

Michael Blastland investigates talk of a crisis in masculinity.

• 24 mins

Why does music affect the way we feel?

An exploration of why and how music can exert a powerful effect on our emotions

• 22 mins

Resilience

Why are we resilient?

• 23 mins

Parties

Why is party planning so hard?

• 23 mins

Victim blaming

In cases of sexual assault, why do people so often blame the victim?

• 24 mins

Dystopias

Why is dystopic fiction so appealing?

• 23 mins

Why do physical scars matter?

What do the marks on our skin tell us about ourselves and our place in the world?

• 23 mins

Why do we text instead of talk?

The popularity of texting is changing how we communicate and relate to each other

• 24 mins

Millennials and business

Why are millennials so attracted to starting their own businesses?

• 23 mins