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Do animals make music? Are the languages of whales and birds truly songs? To answer this, we must first understand what we mean by music as human animals—and how it might emerge across the animal kingdom. From Messiaen's transcriptions of bird calls to the rhythmic gaits of horses echoing in the blues, we'll hear how animal behaviours form an unwitting orchestra and explore whether music is uniquely human or a shared language with our animal cousins.This lecture was recorded by Milton Mermikides on the 29th of October 2025 at LSO St Luke's, LondonMilton Mermikides is a composer, guitarist, technologist, academic and educator in a wide range of musical styles and has collaborated with artists and scientists as diverse as Evelyn Glennie, Tim Minchin, Pat Martino, Peter Zinovieff, John Williams and Brian Eno. Son of a CERN nuclear physicist, he was raised with an enthusiasm for both the arts and sciences, an eclecticism which has been maintained throughout his teaching, research and creative career. He is a graduate of the London School of Economics (BSc), Berklee College of Music (BMus) and the University of Surrey (PhD). He has lectured, exhibited and given keynote presentations at organisations like the Royal Academy of Music, TEDx, Royal Musical Association, British Library, Smithsonian Institute and The Science Museum and his work has been featured extensively in the press. His music, research and graphic art are published and featured by Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Deutsche Grammophon, Sony and more, and he has won awards, scholarships and commendations for writing, teaching, research and his charity work.      Milton is Professor of Music at the University of Surrey, Professor of Guitar at the Royal College of Music, Deputy Director of the International Guitar Research Centre, an Ableton Certified Trainer, and lives in London with his wife, the guitarist Bridget Mermikides and their daughter Chloe. He is also a Vice-Chair of Governors at Addison Primary School, a state school which foregrounds music education, offering free instrumental lessons for all on Pupil Premium. The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/music-animalsGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham College's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-today Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukX: https://x.com/GreshamCollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/greshamcollege.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

Author, journalist and TV personality Nick Pope worked for the British government for 21 years, at the Ministry of Defense. In the course of his career, he served in a number of different posts, but is best known for work that he did between 1991 and 1994, when he was posted to a division where his duties included investigating reports of UFOs. The purpose of these investigations was to see whether anything reported might pose any threat to the defense of the UK, or suggest the existence of anything that might be of more general defense interest. Most sightings turned out to be misidentifications of ordinary objects or phenomena, but a small percentage remained unexplained. Contrary to popular belief, there was no definitive evidence that any of these sightings were extraterrestrial in origin. However, the Ministry of Defense remained open-minded about the possibilities and took no position on the existence of extraterrestrial life. Nick Pope was initially skeptical about UFOs, but his official research and investigation convinced him that whatever the nature of the sightings that remained unexplained, the UFO phenomenon raised important defense, national security and air safety issues. He was particularly interested in cases where the witnesses were pilots, or where UFOs were tracked on radar. More recently, Nick Pope has been involved in the program to declassify and release the MoD's UFO files and send them to the National Archives. This involved selecting some cases that would be of interest to the media, making a film to promote the release and giving newspaper, TV and radio interviews to publicize the story. Nick Pope left the Ministry of Defense in 2006. He now works as a freelance journalist and media commentator, writing and broadcasting on a wide range of subjects, including UFOs, the unexplained, conspiracy theories, fringe science, defense, intelligence, space and science fiction. Nick Pope works with a wide range of film companies, TV networks and production companies, helping develop ideas for new films, TV shows and documentaries. He contributes regularly to various news programs, chat shows and documentaries. Nick Pope works with various PR, marketing and advertising agencies, promoting sci-fi films and advertising campaigns themed around the unexplained. He has worked for clients that include Microsoft, 20th Century Fox and Sony Pictures and has been involved in promoting The X-Files: I Want To Believe and the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still. Nick Pope lectures all around the world and this has included addressing the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union Society, as well as speaking at the Science Museum, the Royal Albert Hall and Global Competitiveness Forum 2011. Nick Pope has written four books, all of which have been published by Simon & Schuster. His non-fiction books are Open Skies Closed Minds, about UFOs, and The Uninvited, about the alien abduction mystery. Both books made the Top Ten in the Sunday Times list of hardback non-fiction books, with Open Skies Closed Minds reaching number three and staying in the Top Ten for ten weeks. These books have been translated into various foreign languages. Nick Pope has also written two science fiction novels about an alien invasion, Operation Thunder Child and Operation Lightning Strike. There have been discussions about producing a film or a TV miniseries based on these books. Nick Pope lives in London. - www.nickpope.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Robots and Revelations at the Tokyo Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の晴れた日、東京の科学博物館にはたくさんの人々が訪れていました。En: On a sunny autumn day, many people were visiting the Tokyo Museum of Science.Ja: 展示室の明るい照明とインタラクティブなディスプレイの音が、訪れた人々の興味をさらに引き立てます。En: The bright lights in the exhibit rooms and the sounds from the interactive displays further piqued the interest of the visitors.Ja: その中を通る二人の大学生、ユキとハルトは、それぞれ違う期待を胸にしていました。En: Among them were two university students, Yuki and Hiroto, each with their own expectations.Ja: ユキは笑顔で、特別なロボティクスの展示を見て回るのを楽しみにしていました。En: Yuki, smiling, was looking forward to exploring a special robotics exhibit.Ja: 「わあ、ハルト！En: "Wow, Hiroto!Ja: 見て、このロボットは人間のように動けるんだよ！En: Look, this robot can move like a human!"Ja: 」彼女は目を輝かせて話しかけますが、ハルトは少し退屈そうにしています。En: she exclaimed with sparkling eyes, but Hiroto seemed a bit bored.Ja: 「ふーん、それで？En: "Huh, and?"Ja: 」と、彼はあくびをしながら答えました。En: he replied with a yawn.Ja: しかし、ユキは諦めませんでした。En: However, Yuki didn't give up.Ja: 彼女は常に新しいことを学びたいと考えているので、ハルトにも科学の面白さを感じてもらいたかったのです。En: Always eager to learn new things, she wanted Hiroto to also appreciate the wonders of science.Ja: 「次は君の興味を引くものを探してみるね。En: "Next, I'll try to find something that piques your interest."Ja: 」博物館の中を歩き回りながら、ユキはハルトに合いそうな展示を見つけようとしました。En: As they walked around the museum, Yuki tried to find an exhibit that might suit Hiroto.Ja: すると、周りに子供たちが集まるエリアにたどり着きました。En: They arrived at an area surrounded by children.Ja: それはインタラクティブなロボットのデモンストレーションのコーナーでした。En: It was a corner for an interactive robot demonstration.Ja: 「ここにしよう！En: "Let's go here!"Ja: 」ユキはハルトの手を引いてその展示へと向かいました。En: Yuki said, pulling Hiroto towards the exhibit.Ja: そこで、訪問者は小さなロボットを使ってプログラミングを体験することができました。En: There, visitors could experience programming with small robots.Ja: 最初は渋々だったハルトも、次第にその操作に熱中し始めました。En: Though reluctant at first, Hiroto gradually became engrossed in the operation.Ja: 「おお、こんな簡単に動かせるなんて思わなかった！En: "Wow, I didn't think it could be controlled so easily!"Ja: 」その場でハルトは、小さなロボットを動かし、自分のつくったプログラムで壁へのあたりを回避させることができたのです。En: Right there, Hiroto managed to move a small robot and avoid obstacles using a program he created.Ja: 周りの人々も拍手を送り、彼は自然と笑顔になりました。En: People around them applauded, and he naturally began to smile.Ja: 帰るとき、ハルトはユキに向かって言いました。En: On their way out, Hiroto said to Yuki, "Next time, I'd like to see another exhibit.Ja: 「次は別の展示も見てみようかな、ちょっと興味が湧いてきたよ。En: I've gotten a bit interested."Ja: 」ユキは満足そうに微笑みました。En: Yuki smiled contentedly.Ja: 「そうだね！En: "Yeah!Ja: 次はもっと楽しませるよ。En: Next time, I'll make sure it's even more fun."Ja: 」彼女はハルトと並んで博物館を後にしながら、自分の情熱を少しでも共有できた満足感に浸っていました。En: She walked out of the museum alongside Hiroto, basking in the satisfaction of having shared a bit of her passion.Ja: そして二人は、その素晴らしい秋の一日を思い出に、また新しい科学の冒険を求めていくのでした。En: And so, they turned this wonderful autumn day into a cherished memory and set off in search of new scientific adventures.Ja: ユキは相手の興味を考えることの大切さを学び、ハルトは少しオープンマインドになりました。En: Yuki learned the importance of considering others' interests, and Hiroto became a bit more open-minded.Ja: それは、次への訪問を約束する一歩となりました。En: This was a step towards promising another visit. Vocabulary Words:sunny: 晴れたautumn: 秋visitors: 訪れた人々exhibit: 展示interactive: インタラクティブpique: 引き立てるexpectations: 期待forward: 楽しみにrobotics: ロボティクスbored: 退屈yawn: あくびeager: 常にappreciate: 感じてもらいたいwonders: 面白さsuit: 合いそうsurrounded: 集まるdemonstration: デモンストレーションreluctant: 渋々engrossed: 熱中obstacles: 壁へのあたりapplauded: 拍手contentedly: 満足そうにsatisfaction: 満足感passion: 情熱cherished: 思い出adventures: 冒険considering: 考えるopen-minded: オープンマインドpromising: 約束するvisit: 訪問

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Chasing Snowflakes: An Unexpected Adventure in Seoul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 가을은 언제나 아름답다.En: Autumn in Seoul is always beautiful.Ko: 그런데 오늘은 조금 다르다.En: However, today is a bit different.Ko: 갑자기 나타난 눈이 하늘에서 뚝뚝 떨어진다.En: Snow suddenly appeared, falling from the sky in big flakes.Ko: 준비 없이 찾아온 이른 눈에 서울 거리가 흰색으로 변했다.En: The streets of Seoul turned white with this unexpected early snowfall.Ko: 진우는 과학 박물관에 갈 생각에 들떠 있었다.En: Jinwoo was excited about visiting the Science Museum.Ko: 그는 로봇 전시를 너무 보고 싶었다.En: He really wanted to see the robot exhibition.Ko: 하지만 눈으로 인해 학교 여행이 취소될 위기에 처했다.En: But due to the snow, the school trip was in danger of being canceled.Ko: 진우는 포기할 수 없었다.En: Jinwoo couldn't give up.Ko: 진우는 가장 친한 친구 하늘에게 말했다. "우리 스스로 방법을 찾아보자!"En: Jinwoo said to his best friend Haneul, "Let's find a way ourselves!"Ko: 하늘은 이 현실적인 문제를 풀어야 한다는 생각에 조금 망설였다.En: Haneul hesitated a bit, thinking about this realistic problem.Ko: 그런데 진우의 열정을 보고 한 번 시도해보기로 결심했다.En: Yet, after seeing Jinwoo's passion, he decided to give it a try.Ko: 민지는 두 친구의 의견에 따르기로 했다.En: Minji decided to go along with her two friends' plan.Ko: 세 친구는 버스를 타는 대신 걸어가기로 했다.En: The three friends decided to walk instead of taking the bus.Ko: 서울의 눈 덮인 길을 걸으면서 그들은 웃고 이야기했다.En: As they walked along the snow-covered streets of Seoul, they laughed and talked.Ko: 하지만 시간이 지날수록 문제에 부딪혔다.En: However, as time passed, they encountered a problem.Ko: 길을 잃은 것이다.En: They got lost.Ko: 눈은 계속 내렸고, 길은 익숙하지 않았다.En: The snow kept falling, and the path was unfamiliar.Ko: 하늘은 고민했다. "돌아가야 할까?"En: Haneul pondered, "Should we turn back?"Ko: 하지만 진우는 고개를 저었다.En: But Jinwoo shook his head.Ko: "포기하면 후회할 거야. 계속 가자!"En: "If we give up, we'll regret it. Let's keep going!"Ko: 결국, 세 친구는 과학 박물관에 도착했다.En: Eventually, the three friends reached the Science Museum.Ko: 눈은 이제 그치고 있었지만, 그들은 이미 많이 추워져 있었다.En: The snow was now stopping, but they were already quite cold.Ko: 전시회는 곧 끝난다고 했다.En: They heard that the exhibition was about to end.Ko: 열 분 남았다.En: Ten minutes left.Ko: 진우는 급하게 전시관으로 향했다.En: Jinwoo rushed toward the exhibition hall.Ko: 진우는 가이드에게 말했다. "정말 이 전시를 보고 싶었습니다. 과학을 사랑해요!"En: Jinwoo said to the guide, "I really wanted to see this exhibition. I love science!"Ko: 진우의 진심이 전해졌고, 가이드는 특별히 전시품들을 안내했다.En: Jinwoo's sincerity was conveyed, and the guide gave them a special tour of the exhibit items.Ko: 짧은 시간이었지만 세 친구는 알찬 경험을 했다.En: Though short, the three friends had a fulfilling experience.Ko: 결국, 그들은 돌아가는 길에 서로 웃었다.En: On their way back, they laughed together.Ko: 진우는 말했다. "우리의 고집이 안 봤다면 많은 것을 잃을 뻔했어."En: Jinwoo said, "If we hadn't been persistent, we would have missed out on a lot."Ko: 하늘은 고개를 끄덕이며 말했다. "때때론 모험도 필요해."En: Haneul nodded, "Sometimes, we need a little adventure."Ko: 그날, 세 친구는 눈 속에서 많은 것을 배웠다.En: That day, the three friends learned a lot in the snow.Ko: 끈기 그리고 팀워크의 힘이다.En: The power of perseverance and teamwork.Ko: 그리고 때로는 모험도 가치가 있다는 것을.En: And that sometimes, adventures are worth it.Ko: 진우는 더 성숙해졌고,En: Jinwoo became more mature,Ko: 하늘은 새로운 것을 즐길 수 있게 되었다.En: Haneul learned to enjoy new things,Ko: 민지는 두 친구와의 모험을 부드럽게 미소 지으며 마음에 담았다.En: and Minji gently held the adventure with her two friends in her heart with a soft smile.Ko: 서울 과학 박물관의 하루는 끝났지만, 그들의 이야기는 이제 시작이었다.En: The day at Seoul Science Museum ended, but their story was just beginning. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 가을unexpected: 준비 없이exhibition: 전시cancel: 취소하다realistic: 현실적인passion: 열정unfamiliar: 익숙하지 않다pondered: 고민하다persistent: 고집perseverance: 끈기teamwork: 팀워크mature: 성숙해지다adventure: 모험fulfilling: 알찬encountered: 부딪히다sincerity: 진심regret: 후회하다hesitated: 망설이다gently: 부드럽게horizon: 지평선guide: 가이드decided: 결심하다conveyed: 전해지다venture: 시도하다delighted: 들떠 있다exhibit: 전시품destination: 목적지pass: 지나다path: 길persistent: 고집

In this special 200th episode and final wrap-up of the “Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” Klaudia Mitura celebrates the completion of the 26-day happiness boost and thanks listeners for joining the journey. Whether you tuned in for one episode or all twenty-six, Klaudia hopes you feel inspired and empowered to bring more happiness into your life. In this milestone episode, she recaps all 26 science-backed principles from A to Z, giving you a complete happiness toolkit to support your journey ahead. Don't miss this uplifting finale and the celebration of 200 episodes!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

In the final episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura explores Z for Zest—how to kickstart your feel-good chemicals and recharge through rest. Klaudia explains how dopamine fuels joy, motivation, and positive habits, and why good sleep and a healthy gut are essential for happiness. Today's tip: boost your zest by building anticipation for future joys, like planning a fun event or savoring a countdown. Want to discover more science-backed ways to spark happiness and energy? Listen to the full episode and finish your happiness journey on a high note!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Today's episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost” features Y for Yes, all about making good enough decisions for a happier life. Klaudia Mitura dives into the daily decision-making process and the common traps that can lead to regret. She explains the difference between “cold” and “hot” regret, and how reflecting on your regrets can help you take positive action. Today's toolkit tip: identify a regret you have, decide if it's cold or hot, and brainstorm steps you can take to move closer to the life you want. Want more insights on confident, regret-free decision-making? Listen to the full episode!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” celebrating Klaudia Mitura's new book and counting down to the big launch party!Today's letter is X for X Factor, all about building self-belief and embracing what makes you unique. Discover why recognising your distinctive strengths and believing in your own value is essential for happiness and life satisfaction.Today's happiness toolkit tip: when you need a quick boost of confidence, try a powerful posture—stand tall and feel your self-belief grow! Listen to the full episode for more ways to unlock your X factor and spread happiness!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

With just a few days left in “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura brings you W for Wonder—inviting you to stay curious and keep learning. Klaudia shares how experiencing amazement at the world around you expands your perspective, boosts empathy, lowers stress, and increases life satisfaction. She offers practical tips for cultivating wonder at any age, like setting a weekly reminder for micro-learning. Listen to the full episode and keep your sense of wonder alive!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 22 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” and Klaudia Mitura spotlights V for Values—your inner compass for making choices and finding fulfillment. Klaudia explains how living true to your core values like kindness, growth, or integrity leads to greater happiness and wellbeing. She shares a practical framework to help you identify and reflect on the values that guide your life, encouraging honest self-discovery over outside expectations. Listen to the full episode for actionable strategies and inspiration!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

We're nearly at the finish line of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-Boost”—it's Day 21, and Klaudia Mitura is celebrating your support as the big book launch approaches! Today's letter is U for Uncertainty, a topic everyone faces. Klaudia discusses why uncertainty can be even more stressful than predictable setbacks, but also how embracing the unknown fuels growth, creativity, and new opportunities. With insights from business coach Caroline Pankhurst, Klaudia shares a practical technique: imagine your best-case scenario and focus on the positive possibilities.Listen to the full episode for science-backed strategies and real-life inspiration!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” celebrating Klaudia Mitura's new book and counting down to the big launch party! Today's letter is T for Time—how to spend it wisely for a more balanced, fulfilling life. Klaudia discusses how our focus on the past, present, or future shapes our happiness and why finding balance between these perspectives is key. Listen to learn more. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Today's episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost” spotlights S for Self-Image, focusing on being mindful of social comparison and social media use. Klaudia Mitura discusses how comparing ourselves to others—especially online—can harm our self-esteem and happiness, but also how we can turn comparison into inspiration and use social media intentionally. Today's tip: set three personal principles for your social media use to support a healthier self-image and spend more time on activities that truly boost your wellbeing. Listen to the full episode!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 18 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed happiness tips as we count down to her book launch at the Science Museum in London. Today's letter is R for Resilience—how to endure, recover, and ask for help. Klaudia challenges the idea that resilience is just about pushing through, and instead highlights the importance of realistic strategies like seeking support and taking time to recover.Today's tip: build resilience by reflecting on positive memories, learning new skills, nurturing relationships, and creating a personal resilience checklist. Listen to the full episode!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 17 of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed tips for boosting happiness—one for every letter, as we count down to her book launch at the Science Museum in London. Today's letter is Q for Questions, focusing on the power of self-reflection. Klaudia explains how asking thoughtful questions helps us understand ourselves, make better decisions, and increase happiness—without falling into rumination. Today's action: invite someone you care about for a reflective walk, and use meaningful questions to deepen your connection. Want to learn more about harnessing self-reflection for happiness? Listen to the full episode!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

In today's episode of “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day Boost,” Klaudia Mitura explores P for Play and why fun isn't just for kids! Discover how play, rooted deep in our evolution, is essential for adult happiness—reducing stress, boosting creativity, and strengthening social bonds. Klaudia shares practical ways to bring playful moments into your daily routine, like habit stacking, to quickly lift your mood. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Join Klaudia Mitura, work psychologist and Chief Happiness Officer, as she celebrates the launch of her new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness,” with a 26-day boost—one letter at a time! Today Klaudia highlights O for Ordinary, encouraging listeners to appreciate simple, everyday joys. While society often celebrates the extraordinary, Klaudia explains that ordinary moments—like a cup of tea or a warm bath—are actually the foundation of lasting happiness and even linked to a longer life. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

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It's Day 13 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura's new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”!In today's episode, Klaudia explores N for Nature, highlighting the powerful impact of reconnecting with the natural world. She shares research on how spending time in nature lowers stress, boosts mood, and even strengthens the immune system.Today's simple action: spend time outdoors and try “colour therapy” by noticing the variety of colours in your surroundings—like spotting different shades of green in a park—to amplify nature's happiness-boosting effects.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

After releasing our London Digital Art Guide, a curated guide to London's digital art and culture, our editor in chief Peter Bauman is joined by the wonderful contributors who made the piece possible: Hannah Redler-Hawes, ‍Robert Alice, ‍Clara Che Wei Peh & ‍Abigail Miller. The panel unpacks London's vibrant, intimate and collaborative digital art scene, from hidden gems and neighborhood walks to institutions, curators, and the city's evolving role in global digital culture.See the London Digital Art Guide: https://www.lerandom.art/editorial/london-digital-art-guideSee the Art Walk Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1HpxjgPXiYhjJNhkX9wUYxIzFX8ysmM4&usp=sharingIt highlights the must-see galleries, neighborhoods and artists that shape the city's renowned scene.Chapters

Celebrate the release of “The Alphabet of Happiness” with Klaudia Mitura's 26-day challenge—one happiness-boosting habit for every letter from A to Z.  We have officially reached the halfway mark! Today's episode is a special interlude, as Klaudia is sharing something a little bit different with you. Recently she had the pleasure of joining Paula Felps on her Live Happy Now podcast where they dove deeper into the power of happiness habits, personal stories, and the science behind why these small changes can make a big difference. Enjoy! Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Celebrate the release of “The Alphabet of Happiness” with Klaudia Mitura's 26-day challenge—one happiness-boosting habit for every letter from A to Z! In today's episode, Klaudia explores M for Meaning. She explains that a sense of meaning is key to happiness, resilience, and even better health, but finding purpose isn't always a grand, one-time discovery—it's something we create through everyday actions and stories. Klaudia encourages listeners to reflect on how their unique strengths and small acts of kindness can positively impact others. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” where Klaudia Mitura shares daily, science-backed happiness tips in celebration of her new book.In today's episode, Klaudia explores L for Luck. Klaudia reveals how believing you're lucky actually shapes your behaviour and increases positive opportunities in life, as shown by research. She explains that lucky people don't self-reject—they share their ideas and take chances, while those who see themselves as unlucky often hold themselves back. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Welcome back to “The Alphabet of Happiness – 26-day challenge,” celebrating Klaudia Mitura's new book and counting down to the big launch party! Today's letter is K for Kindness. Klaudia explains how small acts of kindness can ripple out, boosting happiness for others—even people you don't know. She also highlights the importance of being kind to yourself, not just others, to avoid burnout. Today's tip: try Metta meditation to nurture self-kindness and extend goodwill to those around you. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Celebrate the release of “The Alphabet of Happiness” with Klaudia Mitura's 26-day challenge—one happiness-boosting habit for every letter from A to Z! In today's episode, Klaudia explores letter is J for Jokes—celebrating the healing power of laughter. Klaudia explores why laughter is instinctive and how it boosts happiness, reduces stress, and strengthens social bonds. Today's challenge: give yourself permission to laugh—try ten minutes of genuine laughter to enjoy the mental, physical, and social benefits. Laughter really is the best medicine!Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 9 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura's new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today's letter is I for Innovation. Klaudia, with insights from Dr. Girija Kaimal, explains that creativity is innate and essential for happiness and growth. Engaging in creative activities—even just 15–20 minutes—can spark positive emotions, reduce stress, and build confidence. Today's action: schedule an “artist's date” to experience something creative, like a workshop or exhibition, and awaken your own innovative spirit.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 8 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura's new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today's letter is H for Habits. Klaudia highlights research showing that 40% of our happiness comes from the habits we practice every day—meaning we have real power to shape our wellbeing. She encourages listeners to pick one happiness-boosting habit and make the first step as easy as possible, like keeping water at your desk or placing your running shoes by the door. Small, simple actions pave the way for lasting positive change.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

It's Day 7 of the 26-day boost for Klaudia Mitura's new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness”! Today's letter is G for Gratitude. Klaudia shares her personal struggle with adopting gratitude and explains how our brains are wired for negativity—but gratitude can rewire them for happiness. Practicing gratitude daily boosts optimism, calm, sleep, and relationships, making it a true happiness superpower. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Join Klaudia Mitura, work psychologist and Chief Happiness Officer, as she celebrates the launch of her new book, “The Alphabet of Happiness,” with a 26-day happiness challenge—one letter at a time! In today's episode, day 6 of the boost - Klaudia explores F for Freedom—how to feel empowered even in an unpredictable world. She explains that your sense of agency, or belief in your ability to shape your life, is key to happiness and resilience. The practical tip: focus on what you can control, starting with a positive morning routine. Simple habits like exercise, gratitude, or breakfast with loved ones can boost your mood and help you face daily challenges with confidence.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

This is episode five of The Alphabet of Happiness 26-Day Boost, celebrating Klaudia Mitura's new book: The Alphabet of Happiness. Each day, Klaudia brings you a simple, uplifting tip you can use in under five minutes. Today's focus is E for Empathy. Klaudia explores why understanding and feeling with others is essential for happiness and building strong relationships. Learn how empathy helps you connect, collaborate, and make others feel truly seen and heard—and why it's linked to lower loneliness and greater joy.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

This is the fourth episode of The Alphabet of Happiness 26-Day Boost, celebrating the launch of Klaudia Mitura's new book: The Alphabet of Happiness.Today's letter is D for Dreams. Klaudia explores how having ambitions and long-term goals can inspire more meaning, motivation, and happiness in your life. Discover why thinking big (but planning in 90-day steps) helps you make real progress—without burnout.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Guest: David RivesOrganization: David Rives Ministries, Wonders Center and Science MuseumPosition: FounderTopic: 2nd Anniversary celebration and Grand Opening of "Wonders of Africa" Exhibit Hall on October 9, 2025,Websites: wonderscenter.org, davidrivesministries.org

Guest: David RivesOrganization: David Rives Ministries, Wonders Center and Science MuseumPosition: FounderTopic: 2nd Anniversary celebration and Grand Opening of "Wonders of Africa" Exhibit Hall on October 9, 2025,Websites: wonderscenter.org, davidrivesministries.org

Today's episode is all about C for Courage and is part of The Alphabet of Happiness Boost—a special series celebrating Klaudia Mitura's new book: The Alphabet of Happiness. Klaudia unpacks what real courage means—embracing fear, not being free from it. Discover how you can retrain your brain to manage fear, take more positive risks, and live a fuller, happier life.Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Today's episode is all about B for Boundaries! Klaudia Mitura shares why setting healthy boundaries is essential for joyful relationships and true self-respect. Discover the science behind boundaries, how to avoid being too rigid or too lenient, and try Klaudia's practical tip: write three “permission slips” for yourself to help strengthen your boundaries. Get involved: ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

Kick off The Alphabet of Happiness Boost with Klaudia Mitura! To celebrate her new book, The Alphabet of Happiness, Klaudia is launching a 26-day boost—sharing a science-backed happiness principle each day, from A to Z. Each episode is under five minutes, packed with practical tips to boost your mood and wellbeing. Listen to this episode to get introduced to the campaign. ⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

In today's episode, we kick off The Alphabet of Happiness Boost with the letter A for Acceptance. Klaudia Mitura explores how being at peace with all our emotions, even the tough ones, is key to happiness. Discover why fighting unpleasant feelings only makes them linger, and learn the science-backed practice of emotional granularity. Tune in for a practical tip to help you embrace your emotions and boost your mood in under five minutes!Remember:⭐ Get a quick summary of each happiness principle—follow along as we reveal a new letter every day!

In this week's podcast, we have a special interview with tenant farming commissioner Alan Laidlaw following his appointment.What does his new role mean for landlords and tenants? And how does he see a code of practice for the tenanted sector working in England?How artificial intelligence is helping livestock farmers increase productivity in a way that boosts income while benefiting the environment.And we visit the new Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum in London.This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker, Louise Impey and Hugh Broom.Contact or follow Johann (X): @johanntaskerContact or follow Louise (X): @louisearableContact or follow (X): @sondesplacefarmFor Farmers Weekly, visit fwi.co.uk or follow @farmersweeklyTo contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk.In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.

This week on Screw It Just DO It I sit down with Pip Murray, the founder of Pip & Nut, the UK's fastest-growing natural nut butter brand. Pip's story starts with a marathon training run that sparked an idea for a better product, free from palm oil. That idea turned into Pip & Nut, now stocked in over 8,000 stores and recently crowned the number one nut butter brand in the UK.We cover how Pip went from working at the Science Museum to living rent-free in a shed after winning the Escape the City competition, raising £120,000 through crowdfunding, and navigating the early challenges of scaling a food and drink brand. We also talk about resilience, culture, and why purpose and sustainability matter more than ever when building a business today.This is a raw and honest look at the realities of entrepreneurship: the pressure of being a solo founder, the importance of consumer feedback, and how to hold onto a challenger mindset even after hitting scale. If you're looking for lessons on leadership, funding, branding, and staying resilient in competitive markets, this episode is for you.Key TakeawaysHow Pip used crowdfunding and guerrilla marketing to launch Pip & NutThe value of challenger brand thinking in crowded FMCG marketsWhy sustainability, B Corp certification, and purpose strengthen brand loyaltyThe leadership challenges of moving from startup to scale-upHow resilience in business mirrors the mindset needed to run marathons

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Our guest this week is Howard Covington. Howard is a Cambridge graduate in physics and maths. He has been a banker, a co-founder and chief executive of New Star Asset Management, and a trustee of the Science Museum. He's also been and chair of the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge, The Alan Turing Institute, ClientEarth, and the Scotia Group.He is the incoming chair of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford. Howard is a fellow of the Institute of Physics and an honorary fellow of the Isaac Newton Institute and The Alan Turing Institute.We want to a talk Howard gave recently and were very amazed about how many of his predictions have come to pass and therefore left comforted by his positive predictions of the future.We talk about:A quick history of 540 million yearsLiving in the midst of the third Intelligence ExplosionPrinting meat to eatDark factoriesAre robots part of evolutionHow capitalism drives the race to net zeroThe restoration of the planetLet's gaze into the future!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

As always there are spoilers ahead!   If you'd like to join in on more conversations and keep up to date on what I'm working on you can follow me on social media: Threads, Instagram and Bluesky.    After last episode's UK village setting we stay in the country but head to London for a newsroom apocalyptic drama. We have more hints that we are heading into the 60s with a surly hero and a sultry ex-Disney heroine.   The Day the Earth Caught Fire was finally released in 1961 after eight years of director Val Guest trying to get the film made. Perhaps the mid-50s Britian wasn't ready for this story although it would be interesting to see what kind of differences there would have been. (Val Guest was busy making The Quatermass Xperiment during that time!)   I welcome back two excellent guests to teach us more about this film.   Jay Telotte is Professor Emeritus of film and media studies at Georgia Tech. He has written/edited numerous books and articles about science fiction film including the 2023 book Selling Science Fiction Cinema.   Glyn Morgan is Head of Collections and Principal Curator at the Science Museum in London and a science fiction scholar.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:17 1961: Anxiety, British Free Cinema & Angry Young Men 07:28 The CND and memories of the war 08:05 The highs and lows of Cli-Fi 13:16 The beginning of the end 15:47 Val Guest 18:43 Snappy dialogue or too much talk? 22:25 The newsroom 27:40 Arthur Christiansen 30:06 The surlier hero 34:47 Janet Munroe 37:05 Disney & breaking out of type 41:06 One foot firmly in the 60s 42:09 Ambiguous and alternate endings 46:39 Legacy 51:57 Recommendations   NEXT EPISODE! Next week we will be talking about the beautiful, half hour long, science fiction art film La Jetée (1962) that 12 Monkeys was based on. You can find the film on Apple, Amazon and also on YouTube but the version with English subtitles is not great quality. 

The Montshire Museum in Norwich has exhibits throughout its trails geared towards being present in the natural world and to process grief.

You don't have to check your religion at the door at the Science Museum of Tennessee. You also don't have to suspend your scientific knowledge to enter its portals. In fact, both your faith and your intellect will be stimulated by the intense marriage of the two. And not only that, but their meeting will also have a profound effect on both. And you may realize that science and faith come from the same source: God Almighty. David Rives, founder of the Wonders Center & Science Museum in Dickson, Tennessee, explains how science, if understood correctly, can enhance faith, not destroy it. The Bible's Psalm 19 says, "The Heavens declare the glory of God... that day after day they pour forth speech." To Rives, the Psalm simply presents in poetry what his scientific mind has discovered materially. Since God created both our mind and the universe, they communicate with each other, providing us with a complete picture of the wonders of creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sucking non-Conformist hard boiled sweets wi' nowt taken out, magazine editor Andy Lyons, writer Harry Pearson and host Daniel Gray continue with new-ish feature Backward Glance, in which a Random Issue Generator picks out an old copy of WSC magazine from the archives for them to chat about. This time, Issue 125 from July 1997 pops up to deliver tidings of Sargeant Wilko's reformist zeal, Bob Newton at the burger van, Channel 5's brave new football world, Schuster to Reading, Trevor Francis's toilet enquiry, Pontus Kåmark's museum fakery and so much more. Plus, magazine Deputy Editor Ffion Thomas previews WSC issue 456 and Record Breakers brings us a Bochum banger. Support the showWould you like to hear twice as many podcasts and longer editions of these ones, and support our print magazine? You would? Then join the WSC Supporters' Club! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/whensaturdaycomes

News; Mendel's microscope now on display at London's Science Museum; Pardubice student fixes potholes with dazzling mosaics; Michael Tate, founder of UK-based Jantar Publishing, on Prague Talk.

Do you have a nature collection? Have you ever had or held a fossil? David Rives of David Rives Ministries joins us to share his adventures in fossil finding and how his collection turned into one of the largest creation science museums!Episode Links:David Rives Ministries: https://davidrivesministries.org/Creation Club Magazine: https://davidrivesministries.org/magazine/Wonders Center & Science Museum: https://wonderscenter.org/Order Eryn's book: The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Join the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615This podcast contains paid advertisements.

5pm Hour: On the DeRush-Hour - the Science Museum is going through another round of layoffs. Then Jason talks with Evan Ramstad from the Star Tribune talks about his latest column on our love/hate relationship with the rich.

From the return of Sir Paul McCartney, Science Museum cuts, and more with Quick Takes, including being stuck in a sewer or a “utility vault” in this case which leads to the question - worst places to get stuck for four days?

Owen, Allie, and Andy go to the Science Museum together, but they have to figure out what exhibit to see.