Bras In Space

Psychedelic ScienceKatherine is joined by the Ecologist Dr Sam Gandy to discuss the effects of psychedelics on the brain. He talks us through the very serious science of psychedelics and the amazing findings that are arising. Could psychedelics be the greatest weapon we have as  to help us tackle not just the mental health crisis but also the environment crisis as these substances seem to be helping people reconnect with nature creating lasting changes in how they treat it too. 

The Rise of the CyborgsKatherine is joined by Dr Lesley Ann Daly, research and testing co-ord for Cyborg Nest the 'mindware' company founded by officially recognised cyborgs who are creating a range of artificial senses that they believe are the next step of human evolution. Lesley addresses out fears about terminator though we find out how cyborgs are walking all around us without our realising. Will we soon all might be soon joining them and what will that mean for the next generation. 

Hacking RealityKatherine is joined by the Human Technologist and senior lecturer at Ravensbourne University Carl H Smith to discuss how we are using technology to change the way we experience the world around us. From glasses that can replace all the men we see with monkeys to the use colour to trick ourselves in the gym he explains how we can all become a "reality hacker" and we question the dangers of this technology if it gets in the wrong hands. 

Katherine is joined by (ex) NASA scientists Laura Tenembaum to talk about the realities of space travel. We find out what it's really like to be stuck in a zero gravity rocket for months on end with no clean underwear and no way to open a window and let fresh air in. We find out about a rather extreme way to protect your ship from solar radiation, why there is no such thing as a female spacesuit and what the NASA party line is on wearing bras in space.From the wilds of Africa, via the libraries of Oxford University and onto both real and urban jungles, Katherine's work as a scientist and futurist has taken her across the globe. A creative neuroscientist and behavioural psychologist she explores the intersection of technology, humans and culture, telling stories edge of science and tomorrow, always trying to better understand what makes us tick. Voted one of the 100 most "Badass Women in Science" she frequently appears across a range of broadcast media including BBC Radio 4, 5Live, Sky News, NBC Sport and NBC's The TODAY Show, she is also a contributor to a range to VICE and the Huffington Post. Bouncing from inside to outside of the labs with infectious enthusiasm, she is ever ready to the questions you were always too scared to ask.Produced by Bright Star Digital